|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
182 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
|
177 cm
30
178 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hunter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hunter swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Junior has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage.
Hunter 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Junior.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Junior misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.
Hunter slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Junior's legs.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Junior moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Junior is avoiding damage well.
Hunter working away.
Junior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands some shots froms side control.
Junior is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior 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.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior with a nice head shot there.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
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 Jay Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunter's guard.
Jay Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Junior has passed into half guard!
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Hunter trying to control here.
Hunter is looking to get back to full guard here but Junior has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hunter taking punishment in the form of punches.
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 is not content to let Junior control the position.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior lands a decent elbow from side control.
Junior looks up at the clock and then as Hunter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Junior smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.
Junior cracks Hunter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance 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!
Junior is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Hunter tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Hunter has hold of Junior's hands but Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Junior trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior trying to control from Hunter's half guard. Hunter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunter!
Junior dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Junior is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Junior tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Junior both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior scores with a nice strike.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Junior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Junior won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Hunter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard.
Junior is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior working Hunter over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior landing a few strikes.
Junior scoring with punches from side control.
Junior trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Junior won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Junior with a nice head shot there.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Junior delivers a nice body kick.
Junior misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
A big right from Junior misses.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior passes Hunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior works his way into side control.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Hunter is not content to let Junior control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Junior wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Junior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junior looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunter is avoiding damage well.
Hunter regains half guard there - taking advantage of Junior's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard but Junior has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws an elbow but Hunter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junior trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunter!
Junior trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Hunter is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Junior holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Jay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Junior 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.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Junior has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hunter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Junior reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunter's guard.
Hunter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Junior wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunter.
Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Junior.
Well Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior! Jorge Junior retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Junior started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
