PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Movielife - I Hope You Die Soon. Chupacabra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Yankee - Gasolina. Jack Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunt
vs
Chupacabra

163 cm
26
140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

150 cm
21
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupacabra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Chupacabra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chupacabra misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Chupacabra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a body punch

and Chupacabra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunt won't be happy with that.
Chupacabra scoring with punches and elbows.
Chupacabra working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Chupacabra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is not content to let Chupacabra control the position.
Chupacabra lands an elbow.
Chupacabra throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt is not content to let Chupacabra control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chupacabra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chupacabra scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here as Chupacabra stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to bench press Chupacabra off him but Chupacabra keeps the position.
Chupacabra trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Chupacabra in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chupacabra scoring with punches and elbows.
Chupacabra is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hunt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Chupacabra scoring with strikes.
Hunt is trying to control Chupacabra's posture but Chupacabra avoids it.
Chupacabra takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chupacabra lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chupacabra in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chupacabra lands some shots froms side control.
Chupacabra lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Chupacabra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chupacabra takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Chupacabra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chupacabra cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
El Chupacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra misses with a low kick.
Chupacabra moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Chupacabra walks into a jab.
Chupacabra misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt slips a straight right by Chupacabra.
Chupacabra misses with a body shot.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chupacabra manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chupacabra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chupacabra scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Chupacabra shoots in.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Chupacabra's shoulder, as Chupacabra tries to avoid the shot.
Chupacabra misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Chupacabra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chupacabra throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra wants to clinch
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chupacabra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chupacabra closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chupacabra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chupacabra.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chupacabra circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws the left hand but Chupacabra avoids the punch easily.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chupacabra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Chupacabra's shoulder, as Chupacabra tries to avoid the shot.
Chupacabra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chupacabra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt tests Chupacabra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hunt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chupacabra lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt cracks Chupacabra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Chupacabra misses
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Chupacabra with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Chupacabra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chupacabra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Chupacabra's head but Chupacabra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a right hand that Chupacabra ducks under and follows up with a left that Chupacabra also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Chupacabra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Chupacabra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chupacabra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Chupacabra shoots in.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chupacabra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A punch lands to the side of Chupacabra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chupacabra ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Chupacabra dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Chupacabra's head and hops out.
Chupacabra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chupacabra gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chupacabra loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Chupacabra misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Chupacabra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chupacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice combination. Chupacabra backs away looking to recover.
Chupacabra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Chupacabra's head back.

Chupacabra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Chupacabra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Chupacabra from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chupacabra uses it to pass to side control.
Chupacabra working the body and head with strikes.
Chupacabra wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chupacabra lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chupacabra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunt wants to control but Chupacabra postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to El Chupacabra.
I think Chupacabra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Chupacabra!