PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jodie Hunt (ranked 3841 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Orehovskiy (ranked 24333 p4p, 0 weight class). Orehovskiy has chosen Prince of the ring as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hunt
vs
Orehovskiy

200 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jodie Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Orehovskiy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orehovskiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt is trying to control. Orehovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orehovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orehovskiy trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but Orehovskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Orehovskiy trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orehovskiy's head.

Orehovskiy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hunt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Orehovskiy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orehovskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orehovskiy's head.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orehovskiy has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Orehovskiy.
Orehovskiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orehovskiy keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunt stops Orehovskiy from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Orehovskiy is retaining full guard.
Orehovskiy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orehovskiy pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Orehovskiy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orehovskiy tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orehovskiy has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orehovskiy throws a counter combo.

Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Orehovskiy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hunt has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Orehovskiy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Orehovskiy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hunt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jodie Hunt!