PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Galneryus - Everlasting. Lucho Libre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Hunter's chin.

Lucho Libre
vs
Hunter

190 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucho Libre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Libre.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Libre keeps it at a distance.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Libre.
Libre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Libre moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter wants to clinch but Libre slips to the side

and Libre counters with a shoot takedown. Hunter fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunter is controlling Libre's posture.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Libre wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Libre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Libre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Libre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Libre from controlling successfully.

Libre drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Libre off! Libre jumps back into Hunter's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libre pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Libre wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.

Libre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter tries to roll over but Libre keeps him under control.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Libre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Libre prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Libre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Libre lands strikes from half guard.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!

Libre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Libre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Libre.

Libre is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Libre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Libre lands with a punch from half guard.
Libre wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Libre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is looking to control Libre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?

Libre decides to return to a standing position.

Hunter drives through and clinches with Libre against the cage.
Libre is looking for a takedown.
Libre tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucho Libre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libre tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
Libre is breathing heavily.
Libre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Libre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Libre.
Libre jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Libre's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunter misses with a looping left.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Libre circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch but Libre moves out of range.
Libre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucho Libre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter digs a good hook to Libre's body.
Hunter tries to clinch but Libre moves out of range.

Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Libre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Libre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Libre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter controls Libre momentarily but Libre frees himself.
Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Libre throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter looking to control.
Libre won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter controls Libre momentarily but Libre frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tim Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Libre blocks a jab.

Libre moves into the clinch successfully.
Libre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libre shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Libre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucho Libre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter wants to clinch

and Libre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Libre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Libre won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Libre stops Hunter from standing up.
Libre stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucho Libre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Libre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Libre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre preventing the sweep.
Libre postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter has his hands on Libre's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Libre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Libre wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter has Libre pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Libre postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tim Hunter.
A head kick by Libre misses
and Hunter counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Libre.
Libre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter clinches.
Libre wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Libre stalling in the clinch but Hunter improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Libre's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Libre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Libre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Libre keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Libre.
Hunter misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Libre.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Libre.
Libre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucho Libre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Libre is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Libre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter has Libre pressed against the cage.
Libre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Libre wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Libre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tim Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter thumps Libre with a low kick.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Libre is out of range.
Libre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Libre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Libre circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Libre moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Libre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tim Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Libre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Libre closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Libre pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Libre circles away and keeps his distance.

Hunter instigates a clinch.
Hunter avoiding damage.
Hunter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Libre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lucho Libre!