PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Nurse by Glassjaw. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fetisov
vs
Hunter

189 cm
32
210 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

180 cm
29
179 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a hook.

Fetisov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fetisov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Fetisov presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fetisov blocking some punches.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter lands with a hook. Fetisov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fetisov lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fetisov closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Fetisov.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fetisov throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Fetisov looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.

Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Fetisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Fetisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fetisov catches Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Fetisov misses with a leg kick

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fetisov controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Fetisov has wrist control.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fetisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fetisov keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Fetisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fetisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fetisov, not yet.
Fetisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter passes Fetisov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a head shot. Fetisov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fetisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fetisov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunter trying to control the action but Fetisov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Fetisov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fetisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Hunter misses.
That kick from Fetisov tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fetisov throws a big shot that misses.
Fetisov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fetisov.
Fetisov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Fetisov.
Fetisov is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fetisov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunter. Hunter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fetisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Fetisov lands a high kick!
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Fetisov sprawls well.
Hunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a body punch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fetisov throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Fetisov misses with a low kick.
Fetisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Fetisov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Fetisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hunter.
Fetisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fetisov.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Fetisov sprawls well.
Fetisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fetisov tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Fetisov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a head kick.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Fetisov is just out of range.
Fetisov misses with a head kick.

Fetisov has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Fetisov has double underhooks.
Hunter wants a takedown.

Hunter has picked Fetisov up - he's going for a ride! Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fetisov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Fetisov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fetisov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Fetisov forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Fetisov prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Fetisov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Fetisov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Fetisov has the dominant position.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Fetisov.
Fetisov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Fetisov.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fetisov works on Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fetisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Fetisov manages to get underhooks.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Fetisov.
Fetisov pushes Hunter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fetisov pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Fetisov scores with a hook to the body.
Fetisov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fetisov presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roman Fetisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fetisov - that landed with a thud.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Fetisov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roman Fetisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hunter.
A body shot lands from Fetisov.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fetisov's elbow.
Fetisov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Fetisov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fetisov won't allow it.
Fetisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fetisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Fetisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roman Fetisov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Fetisov.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fetisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Jake Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunter tries to circle away but Fetisov has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter wants to break free but Fetisov has control.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fetisov has him pressed against the cage.
Fetisov lands with a light punch inside.
Fetisov scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fetisov, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!