PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keith Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loens has chosen ring of fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hunt
vs
Loens

174 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Loens!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens fails to land the takedown.
Loens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keith Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Loens.

Loens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Loens is now in Hunt's guard.
Loens is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.

Loens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunt!

Hunt wants to control but Loens is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens is looking to reverse the position.

Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Loens get back to his feet.
Loens leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loens tries for a takedown. No joy.

Loens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loens shoots in but no luck this time.
Loens looks winded!
Loens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Loens dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Hunt pulls Loens in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loens on the ground.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loens stops Hunt from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loens trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Loens throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loens's guard. Nice move by Hunt!

Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Loens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Loens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Loens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loens wants to hit a switch here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loens there!
Hunt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Loens because Hunt loaded up on that one.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loens is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens keeps trying to improve his position.

Hunt stands up from mount. Strange move.
Loens shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.

Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Loens is defending well.
Loens tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Loens shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loens looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Loens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keith Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Loens.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Loens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Loens won't allow it.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Loens is breathing heavily.
Loens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loens shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunt prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt pulls guard successfully.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Loens controlling him for the moment.
Loens won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loens can do to turn this around?
Hunt controlling Loens's posture.
Loens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt trying to control the position here.

Loens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but Loens is working from the bottom.
Keith Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Loens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt passes Loens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Loens is having none of it.
Hunt blocks the strikes from Loens.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Loens defends it.
Loens flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Loens sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Rudy Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Loens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loens defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Loens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt is looking to control Loens's arms but Loens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Loens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loens prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Hunt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Loens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Hunt forces Loens back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loens wants a takedown.
Loens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keith Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Loens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt has Loens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt taking a breather.
Loens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunt is defending well.
Loens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Loens blocks with his arms.
Loens stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Loens jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Loens around his waist. Loens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt has Loens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Loens is controlling him.
Loens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.

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 dives in and grabs Loens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loens pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.

Loens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Loens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Loens stuffs the takedown.
Loens has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Hunt is trying to push Loens away but Loens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Loens has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Loens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Loens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt tries to buck Loens off but Loens is having none of it.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Loens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loens throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hunt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Loens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rudy Loens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Loens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Hunt!