PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Rhubarb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunt
vs
Rhubarb

225 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Dark Storm Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Rhubarb!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhubarb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rhubarb moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.

Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Hunt has hold of Rhubarb's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rhubarb manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Rhubarb frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a head shot.

Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhubarb defends it well.
Hunt tries to get up but Rhubarb was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Hunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhubarb!

Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rhubarb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rhubarb and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb is keeping him busy.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt tries to stand but Rhubarb is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhubarb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhubarb keeps working.

Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Rhubarb regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Rhubarb defends it.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Rhubarb.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Rhubarb.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhubarb tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhubarb to the ground. Rhubarb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhubarb throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhubarb looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Rhubarb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhubarb.
Hunt checks a low kick from Rhubarb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rhubarb.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Rhubarb shows good takedown defense.
Rhubarb misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rhubarb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt has Rhubarb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhubarb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Rhubarb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhubarb swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rhubarb.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhubarb circles away.
Rhubarb misses with the combination.
Rhubarb is breathing heavily.
Rhubarb throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.

Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rhubarb keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Rhubarb is defending well.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhubarb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Rhubarb is defending well.

Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rhubarb has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Rhubarb dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhubarb keeps working.

Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.

Hunt decides to return to a standing position.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhubarb pinned against the cage. Rhubarb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rhubarb.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhubarb looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Rhubarb misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rhubarb's waist but Rhubarb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhubarb tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Rhubarb misses with a few strikes there.

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Rhubarb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhubarb smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rhubarb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rhubarb misses with a two punch combination.
Rhubarb throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhubarb is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Rhubarb circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhubarb tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Rhubarb misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Rhubarb both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Rhubarb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhubarb throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhubarb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hunt feints and as Rhubarb raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhubarb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Rhubarb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rhubarb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Rhubarb pushes his legs off easily.

Hunt kicks Rhubarb off and gets to his feet.
Rhubarb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhubarb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Rhubarb shows good takedown defense.

Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt wants to take Rhubarb's back here but Rhubarb is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

Hunt decides to stand and escape the position.
Rhubarb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Rhubarb misses with a combination

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhubarb is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Rhubarb is keeping him busy.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You get the feeling that Rhubarb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hunt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt gets through Rhubarb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhubarb has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Rhubarb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Rhubarb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhubarb misses with a combination

and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt won't allow Rhubarb to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt wants to stand but Rhubarb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rhubarb has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!