PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Hunt

180 cm
30
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

184 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Monroe Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hunt clinches.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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!
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson working away.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunt looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hunt successfully pulls guard.

Jackson stands up from Hunt's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hunt pulls guard successfully.
Jackson stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Hunt won't let him.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson controlling the position.
Hunt is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunt to take his back!
Hunt just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunt.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson trying to control here.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Hunt instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Monroe Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hunt.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Jackson!