PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milford Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Dunaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Dunaway will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hunter
vs
Dunaway

193 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milford Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Dunaway!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dunaway has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dunaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dunaway to keep the fight standing.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Dunaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milford Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dunaway up against the cage.
Dunaway tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.

Dunaway manages to break the clinch.
Dunaway is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaway wants to clinch
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Dunaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunaway tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaway scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Milford Hunter has been cut.
Dunaway moves into range and connects with a jab.

Dunaway moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Dunaway.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dunaway gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Dunaway from controlling successfully.
Dunaway pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stand.
Dunaway wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.

Dunaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Dunaway controlling the action here.
Hunter is controlling Dunaway's trapped leg to prevent Dunaway from advancing to side control.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaway wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter tries to roll over but Dunaway keeps him under control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunter moves forwards but Dunaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Hunter is rocked!
Dunaway moves in close and cracks Hunter with a massive right hand! Hunter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dunaway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Royce Dunaway!