PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Hunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landon Hunts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alphonso Macias's chin.

Macias
vs
Hunts

187 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonso Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Hunts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macias shoots for a takedown but Hunts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hunts clinches.
Hunts working Macias over with knees to the body.

Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Macias gets caught napping as Hunts dives in and scores a takedown. Macias manages to retain guard.
Hunts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunts controlling from the top position.
Hunts wants to pass the guard but Macias is keeping the position.
Hunts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias pulls Hunts in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunts from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunts gets to his feet - Macias follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Macias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunts is aware though and is defending well.
Hunts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hunts stands and steps away. Macias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Macias fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunts to the ground. Macias is now in Hunts's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunts is on top in guard.

Hunts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macias is proving hard to escape from.
Macias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunts controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hunts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Hunts gets to his feet. Macias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Macias takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Alphonso Macias's cut is getting worse.
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!
Macias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunts swivels and escapes.
Hunts wants to clinch up but Macias keeps it at a distance.
Macias throws a big counter combination but Hunts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Hunts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Macias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias has his hands clasped together around Hunts's back. He's all about the action.
Hunts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunts is trying to control. Macias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Macias controls his leg.
Hunts is thwarting Macias's attempts to control the position.
Macias wants to improve his position but Hunts is controlling well.
Hunts stalling.
Macias wants to improve his position but Hunts is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macias is looking to improve his position.
Hunts controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Landon Hunts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macias did well to prevent Hunts getting side control.
Hunts looks winded!
Hunts is trying to control. Macias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hunts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hunts circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hunts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Hunts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonso Macias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Macias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hunts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hunts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hunts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macias is trying to defend but Hunts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macias trying to control here.
Macias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hunts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macias's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macias looking for submissions off his back.

Hunts decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunts swinging wildly here.
Macias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Macias closes the distance and clinches up with Hunts, looking for a takedown. Macias pushes Hunts against the cage but Hunts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunts is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macias fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hunts feints and as Macias raises his hands in defense, Hunts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macias has a closed guard, preventing Hunts from standing up.
Hunts postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Macias has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Macias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunts stands up and beckons Macias to his feet.
Hunts just misses with a punch to the body.
Macias looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Macias takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alphonso Macias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hunts gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hunts breaks from the clinch.

Macias gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macias.
Hunts tries to bench press Macias off him but Macias keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macias is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macias lands strikes from half guard.
Hunts is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunts tries to clinch
and Macias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Macias enables Hunts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macias trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Macias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunts postures up in Macias's guard and throws a big left but Macias blocks it.
Macias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Macias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hunts gets to his feet - Macias follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hunts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macias is trying to defend but Hunts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Hunts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alphonso Macias's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunts swats away the attempt to clinch by Macias.
Macias fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunts shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunts moves in looking to clinch but Macias pushes him off.
Macias tries to clinch up but Hunts circles away and keeps his distance.

Hunts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Hunts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunts content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Hunts decides to stand up, so the ref orders Macias to his feet.

Hunts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunts lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macias is proving hard to escape from.
Hunts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Macias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunts.
Macias controls Hunts momentarily but Hunts frees himself.

Macias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunts pushes down on Macias's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macias keeps working.
Hunts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Hunts stands up from half guard.

Hunts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.

Hunts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macias regains guard.
Hunts wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.

Macias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias wants to sweep here but Hunts controlling him for the moment.

Macias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunts trying to control but Macias is working from the bottom.
Hunts wants to stand but Macias is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunts trying to control but Macias is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Macias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunts has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macias wants to control but Hunts is keeping busy.

Hunts escapes and gets back to his feet.

Hunts clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Hunts successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Hunts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunts 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Hunts!