PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Rebl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebl has chosen Skrillex-Bangarang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunt
vs
Rebl

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Brown 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Rebl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebl swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Rebl throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Rebl throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.

Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rebl is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt winds up and cracks Rebl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rebl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Rebl is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rebl on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunt connects with a nice short shot to Rebl's temple.
Rebl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rebl tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Rebl has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rebl defending well though.
Rebl is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt working Rebl over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt working over Rebl with some ground and pound. Rebl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Rebl looking for submissions off his back.
Rebl trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rebl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rebl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rebl taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt working over Rebl with some ground and pound. Rebl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rebl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebl taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Rebl wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunt connects with a nice short shot to Rebl's temple.
Hunt working over Rebl with some ground and pound. Rebl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rebl is rocked!
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rebl is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rebl seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Rebl defends it.
Rebl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rebl gets back to full guard.
Rebl wants to sweep but no luck.
Rebl working a defensive guard here.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.

Rebl looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rebl throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Rebl misses.
Rebl swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lamar Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rebl wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt postures up in Rebl's guard and throws a big left but Rebl blocks it.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rebl's head.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebl is keeping the position for now.
Hunt stands up over Rebl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rebl looking to control.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt cracks Rebl with a solid left hand.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Rebl's legs - danger averted.
Rebl is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rebl's head.
Hunt works over Rebl with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rebl can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Rebl has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Rebl has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt works over Rebl with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rebl's head.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
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!
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt works over Rebl with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rebl's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rebl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt distracts Rebl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt cracks Rebl with a solid left hand.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.

Rebl is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Hunt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rebl throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rebl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Rebl throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Rebl throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Rebl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Rebl just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt slips a jab from Rebl.
Sloppy strikes from Rebl. Those never looked like landing.
Rebl misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Rebl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hunt shoots in and bounces Rebl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rebl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt works over Rebl with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rebl's head.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt pushing down on Rebl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is nestled in close to Rebl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lamar Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Rebl is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt controlling the action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Rebl misses.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rebl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebl swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Rebl looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Rebl misses with a hook.
Rebl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rebl throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Neo Rebl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Rebl misses.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rebl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lamar Hunt just wasn't active enough.
Rebl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Lamar Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rebl. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rebl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rebl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neo Rebl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rebl gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lamar Hunt!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lamar Hunt!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lamar Hunt!

Lamar Hunt wins by unanimous decision!