PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Khinchegashvili (ranked 4268 p4p, 5759 weight class) and Jaytee Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khinchegashvili
vs
Hunter

188 cm
18
213
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Khinchegashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaytee Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khinchegashvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunter tries to clinch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat of the thigh.

Hunter scores with a takedown into Khinchegashvili's guard.
Hunter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Khinchegashvili is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Hunter stands up from Khinchegashvili's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khinchegashvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Khinchegashvili.
Despite the aggression on Hunter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter jumps guard but Khinchegashvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Khinchegashvili breaks from the clinch.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Hunter looks winded!
Khinchegashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a three punch combo that has Khinchegashvili backing up. Khinchegashvili nods at Hunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Khinchegashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Khinchegashvili looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Khinchegashvili is trying to hold Hunter in close to prevent damage but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Khinchegashvili is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Khinchegashvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili is looking to improve his position.
Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khinchegashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Khinchegashvili is not content to let Hunter control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khinchegashvili trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaytee Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaytee Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Khinchegashvili is just holding on here. Hunter manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Good control from Hunter.
Khinchegashvili tries to break free.

Khinchegashvili showing good submission defense here.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
What can Khinchegashvili do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hunter controlling well, preventing Khinchegashvili from escaping the position.

Hunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Khinchegashvili.
Jaytee Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is trying to keep Khinchegashvili in close.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Khinchegashvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter stays in close to Khinchegashvili's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Khinchegashvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.

Khinchegashvili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunter stacks Khinchegashvili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunter!
Khinchegashvili is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunter is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Khinchegashvili sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but Hunter passes into side control!
Hunter controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khinchegashvili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaytee Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaytee Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Khinchegashvili darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage.

Khinchegashvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown.
Khinchegashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Khinchegashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem bothered though.

Khinchegashvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Khinchegashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Khinchegashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khinchegashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunter!
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Khinchegashvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Khinchegashvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Khinchegashvili wants to sweep but Hunter has passed to side control!
Hunter working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khinchegashvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khinchegashvili!
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaytee Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khinchegashvili is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaytee Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaytee Hunter!