PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marshall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunter's choice of entrance music: Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Marshall
vs
Hunter

187 cm
34
185 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

180 cm
36
182 lbs
34 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

GREEN!160
BlackStar Athletics

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 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Marshall drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marshall postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Marshall is looking for a kimura here.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.

Marshall 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.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Marshall is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marshall is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunter tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter won't allow Marshall to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position.

Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Marshall's knee but Marshall avoids it well.
Marshall misses with the combination.
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marshall tries to counter by clinching up but Hunter breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Marshall saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall with a hook.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.

Marshall looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Marshall drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Marshall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Marshall scores with a jab.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall misses with a head kick.

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

Marshall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunter has escaped and now he's on top!
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunter distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marshall's head.

Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marshall is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marshall lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.

Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall missing with knees to the body.

Marshall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marshall manages to end up in side control.
Marshall in the domination position with Hunter hanging on.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marshall trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Marshall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marshall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Hunter throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Marshall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Hunter.
Hunter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marshall rather than just go for the knockout.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter unleashes a big counter combination but Marshall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter tries a quick counter leg kick but Marshall is wise to it.
Marshall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Marshall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunter steps in with a hook that catches Marshall right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marshall looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Hunter!
Jay Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Riley Marshall was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.