PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. Jay Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tyrone
vs
Hunter

197 cm
24
177 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

180 cm
42
182 lbs
38 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glorious Tyrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone scores with a body shot.
Tyrone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone.
Tyrone takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Tyrone - just one landing.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Tyrone attempts a counter takedown but Hunter avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone feints a jab promting Hunter to slip. Tyrone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Tyrone misses.
Tyrone lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses

and Tyrone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyrone.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunter controls Tyrone momentarily but Tyrone frees himself.

Tyrone has gone for a leg lock! Hunter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyrone's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.

Tyrone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into side control.
Tyrone is looking for a sweep.
Tyrone sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Tyrone dodges it nicely.
Tyrone wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hunter.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyrone taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone actively working from the bottom here.

Tyrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Tyrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyrone sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Tyrone has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Tyrone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter distracts Tyrone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tyrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Tyrone wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glorious Tyrone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Tyrone throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Tyrone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunter sprawls and moves away.
Tyrone with a nice cross.
Tyrone moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Tyrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Hunter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone lands a jab.
Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrone if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter throws a head kick that Tyrone semi-blocks.
Tyrone is looking to wear down Hunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Tyrone lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrone throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrone misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone with a hook.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Tyrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunter throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.
Jab by Tyrone.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Tyrone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
Tyrone scores with a hook.
Hunter misses with the body kick

and Tyrone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunter's guard.
Tyrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tyrone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyrone has Hunter in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter controlling from the top position.

Tyrone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrone is looking to sweep but instead, Hunter has passed into half guard.
Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyrone is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hunter lands a head kick. Tyrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyrone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter tries to land a front kick but Tyrone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Hunter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyrone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jay Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone misses with a body shot
and Hunter counters with a three punch combo that has Tyrone backing up. Tyrone nods at Hunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone scores with a three punch combo!
Jay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter lands a high kick!
Hunter scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tyrone dives in and scores a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Tyrone trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.

Tyrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunter!

Tyrone sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands strikes from half guard.
Hunter slips a nice elbow through Tyrone's hands, connecting with Tyrone's forehead.

Tyrone actively working from the bottom here.

Tyrone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hunter is tapping! Great win for Tyrone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Glorious Tyrone!
An out of breath Glorious Tyrone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.