PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kel Hunsaker (ranked 24259 p4p, 241 weight class) and Johan Theron (ranked 4804 p4p, 171 weight class). Kel Hunsaker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunsaker
vs
Theron

220 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kel Hunsaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Theron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunsaker swivels and escapes.
Hunsaker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunsaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunsaker somewhat.
Hunsaker looks for a takedown but Theron sprawls well.
Theron shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunsaker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Theron.

Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Theron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunsaker controls the pace.
Theron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunsaker is looking to stand up but Theron won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Theron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Hunsaker trying to control the pace.

Hunsaker is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Theron is trying is best to control the position here.

Hunsaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunsaker.

Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theron defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hunsaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Theron wants to get back to his feet.
Hunsaker stalling.
Hunsaker trying to mount his opponent but Theron defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hunsaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Theron is looking for a sweep. Hunsaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theron tries to kick Hunsaker off but Hunsaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been informed that Theron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunsaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Theron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hunsaker seems content to control.
Hunsaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunsaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunsaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Hunsaker working for a guillotine from mount but Theron is in no mood to give up.
Hunsaker tries to control but Theron wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunsaker clinches up against the cage.
Theron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Theron avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunsaker.
Theron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Theron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunsaker.
Hunsaker has Theron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Theron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hunsaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Theron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunsaker looking to sit in guard and control but Theron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Theron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsaker controlling the position.
Hunsaker is trying to control the position but Theron postures up.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsaker controls Theron momentarily but Theron frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Theron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunsaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunsaker, not yet.

Hunsaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunsaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hunsaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Kel Hunsaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to control the position but Hunsaker postures up.
Theron being controlled here, momentarily.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Hunsaker looking to pass the guard.
Hunsaker trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.

Hunsaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunsaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunsaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hunsaker decides to stand up.

Theron gets a double leg takedown into Hunsaker's guard.
Theron is breathing heavily.
Hunsaker pulls Theron in to control the position.

Theron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hunsaker wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunsaker shoots in but Theron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunsaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kel Hunsaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Hunsaker misses with a takedown attempt - Theron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunsaker sprawls well. Hunsaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theron gets slowly back to his feet.
Theron lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunsaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theron.

Hunsaker gets a double leg takedown into Theron's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker won't allow Theron to get back to his feet.
Hunsaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theron can do to turn this around?
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunsaker controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunsaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunsaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunsaker stays in close to Theron's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theron slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunsaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Theron, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Theron.
Hunsaker shoots in and drives through. Theron sprawls well.
Hunsaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunsaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Hunsaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries to improve position but can't.
Hunsaker is putting a hurting on Theron here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunsaker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Theron!
Hunsaker content just to control the position here.
Hunsaker trying to control but Theron is having none of it.
Hunsaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunsaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johan Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Hunsaker looking to secure an arm triangle but Theron defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hunsaker looking to isolate an arm here. Theron doesn't see it coming and as Hunsaker extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hunsaker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kel Hunsaker!
A victorious Kel Hunsaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.