PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Win

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 20 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Free Win !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter looks to land a combination. Win sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Win takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hunter has Win up against the cage in a clinch.
Win wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Win is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Win .
Johnny Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Win closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Win backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunter feints a jab promting Win to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Win slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Win throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Win or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
Johnny Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Win .
Win takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Win should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Hunter feints a jab promting Win to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Win slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a combination. Win sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Win takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Win takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Win doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Hunter is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Win backs up against the cage.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Hunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter advances to half guard.
Hunter controlling the action here.

Hunter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Win to get to his feet.
Win has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Win throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Win stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.

Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Win .

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter looks to land a combination. Win sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Win to the mat! Win manages to get full guard.
Win is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hunter stands up from Win 's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body kick there by Hunter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Win backpedaling.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Win down.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Win 's head back.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunter moves out of range as Win throws a body kick.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Win 's ribs.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Win shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Hunter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hunter decides to stand back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Win has eaten all the pies!
Win dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on Win 's head and hops out.
Hunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Win is breathing heavily.
Hunter stalks Win and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Win 's face. Win staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.

Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Win on his heels. He'll look to pass Win 's guard now, I'm sure.

Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter works over Win 's head and body with a nice combination.

Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Win , pushing him back against the cage.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Win can do to turn this around?
Hunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Hunter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Win is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter scores with a three punch combo!
Hunter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunter.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. Win looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter scores with a one two! Win had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Hunter closes the distance and pushes Win back into the cage.
Hunter crunches a lovely knee into Win 's ribcage.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter scores with a three punch combo!
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Hunter coming out on top.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Win 's sensitive parts.
Johnny Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Hunter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Win fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter works the jab nicely.

Hunter gets a clinch.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.

Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Win manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Win is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Win is working an open guard so Hunter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hunter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunter works over Win 's head and body with a nice combination.
Win is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Win fails with the takedown.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Win takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Hunter.

Win gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Win being controlled here, momentarily.

Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Win 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Win shoots in for a double leg but Hunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Win takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.

Hunter scores with a takedown into Win 's guard.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hunter stands and steps away. Win gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hunter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Win tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunter is in Win 's guard.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Win swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunter stands up and waves to Win to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter lands with a nice combination. Win backs away looking to recover.
Hunter lunges at Win with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Win 's hand.

Hunter moves into the clinch.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.

Hunter stands and steps away. Win gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a one two! Win had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Win fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Win .
Hunter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunter.
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Win tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Win misses with a looping left.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter moves into the clinch.

Hunter decides to pull guard.

Hunter wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Hunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Win walks into a left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunter.
Free Win has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

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