PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albrecht Habsburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hunt
vs
Habsburg

174 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albrecht Habsburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.

Habsburg clinches up against the cage.

Habsburg manages to break the clinch.
Habsburg misses with a wild combination.

Habsburg closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Habsburg digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Habsburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Habsburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habsburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hunt decides to pull guard.
Habsburg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habsburg wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Habsburg is one step ahead there.
Habsburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Habsburg wants to stand and escape but instead Hunt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Habsburg has wrist control.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Habsburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Habsburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt postures up in Habsburg's guard and throws a big left but Habsburg blocks it.
Habsburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Habsburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Habsburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Habsburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt won't allow Habsburg to get back to his feet.
Habsburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Habsburg looks winded!
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Habsburg wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habsburg defending well though.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Habsburg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throwing shots but Habsburg is blocking nicely.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habsburg defending well though.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Habsburg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Habsburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Habsburg!
Habsburg ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.

Habsburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Habsburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hunt instigates a clinch.

Habsburg jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habsburg can do to turn this around?
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Habsburg blocks nicely.
Titus Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt prevents Habsburg from getting back to his feet.
Habsburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Habsburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Habsburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Habsburg is breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt won't allow Habsburg to get back to his feet.
Habsburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt won't allow Habsburg to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Habsburg connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Habsburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Habsburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Habsburg misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hunt darts in and clinches Habsburg up against the cage.

Hunt pulls guard successfully.
Habsburg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Habsburg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Habsburg manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Habsburg has wrist control.
Hunt cracks Habsburg with a solid left hand.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt postures up in Habsburg's guard and throws a big left but Habsburg blocks it.
Habsburg has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.

Hunt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Habsburg, up you get!
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Habsburg both land. Nice combination.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Habsburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Habsburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habsburg throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habsburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albrecht Habsburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habsburg misses with a double jab.
Habsburg throws a combination that misses

and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hunt gets control of Habsburg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Habsburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hunt tests Habsburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Habsburg is looking to clinch.

Habsburg gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Habsburg looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Habsburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Habsburg blocks nicely.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Habsburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Habsburg's head.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Habsburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt postures up in Habsburg's guard and throws a big left but Habsburg blocks it.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Habsburg blocks nicely.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Habsburg has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Habsburg has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Habsburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt stands up over Habsburg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Habsburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Habsburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Habsburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Habsburg's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hunt rushes Habsburg and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.

Habsburg jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Habsburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Habsburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt cracks Habsburg with a solid left hand.
Albrecht Habsburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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