PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hurst
vs
Daniels

202 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demarcus Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurst swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hurst tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Hurst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurst sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demarcus Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hurst shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurst's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hurst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurst somewhat.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hurst counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Hurst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Hurst, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Hurst against the cage but Hurst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels misses with a kick to the body

and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hurst stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurst circles away.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Daniels is quick to defend against it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Hurst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daniels has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hurst is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Daniels.
Hurst scoring with punches and elbows.

Hurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hurst connects with a decent elbow.
Daniels wants to control but Hurst postures up.
Hurst scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daniels to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Daniels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Hurst dominated that 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.

Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Hurst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurst is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hurst moves into the clinch.
Demarcus Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Hurst won't allow it.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Hurst manages to get underhooks.

Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurst attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hurst is out of range.

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

Hurst tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.

Hurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Hurst keeps moving and retains side control.
Daniels is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it.

Hurst stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Hurst counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hurst shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hurst is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Hurst eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is pressing down on Hurst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Hurst dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Hurst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurst seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Hurst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels lands with a nice combination. Hurst backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hurst. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Demarcus Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.

Hurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels is trying to control but Hurst manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hurst lands shots from the back.
Hurst struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hurst is really struggling to control Daniels but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Daniels trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hurst gets his way!
Hurst is not going to allow Daniels to sit and survive in this position.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.

Hurst tightening his grip on Daniels, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the hands but Hurst breaks the grip.
Daniels is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hurst is staying active.
Daniels breaks Hurst's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hurst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hurst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.

Hurst gets a double leg takedown into Daniels's guard.
Hurst postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurst is aware though and is defending well.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demarcus Hurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hurst gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Hurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurst 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Hurst!