PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Head Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Cobra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cobra
vs
Hunter

188 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Head Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries for a takedown but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobra tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.

Cobra clinches with his opponent.
Cobra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hunter looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobra scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobra is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobra landing knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobra.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Cobra has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobra obliges.
Cobra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.

Hunter decides to pull guard.
Cobra won't allow Hunter to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cobra has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Cobra is looking to stand up but Hunter won't let him.
Hunter controls Cobra momentarily but Cobra frees himself.

Cobra gets to his feet. Hunter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter tries to clinch but Cobra moves out of range.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobra looks to clinch

and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobra walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Cobra closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter counters with a big head kick but Cobra shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cobra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobra looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter has Cobra pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cobra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cobra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hunter drags the fight down to the ground.

Cobra gets to his feet - Hunter follows without any prompting.

Hunter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cobra manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobra's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.

Cobra wriggles free and stands up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cobra tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Cobra tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Cobra is looking to clinch.
Cobra tries to clinch up

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter is looking to control Cobra's arms but Cobra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the ropes.

Hunter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cobra won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter looking to control.
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Cobra has moved into half guard.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobra sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobra darts in trying to clinch

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Cobra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the ropes.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobra prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Hunter trying to stall but Cobra improves his position.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hunter stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Cobra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cobra drives through and clinches with Hunter against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobra obliges.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobra walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobra wants to clinch.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.

Cobra drives through and clinches with Hunter against the ropes.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Cobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Hunter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra looks to clinch
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobra tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobra's guard.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cobra wants to get back to his feet but Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Cobra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cobra stands and steps away. Hunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobra.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobra circles away.
Head Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobra.

Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobra to the mat! Cobra manages to get full guard.
Hunter trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Hunter stops Cobra from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobra's guard.
Cobra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Hunter wants to stand and escape but instead Cobra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cobra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunter, up you get!
Cobra wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Cobra tries to clinch but Hunter moves away

and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter looking for a takedown.

That's six 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.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobra prevents it.
Nice body punch from Cobra - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Cobra as the two fighters clinch.
Cobra digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Cobra.
Cobra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunter blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunter's face.
Hunter taking a breather.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the ropes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Cobra is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hunter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cobra to the mat. Cobra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cobra is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
Cobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cobra is keeping the position.
Cobra wants to get back to his feet but Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Alan Cobra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Cobra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobra blocking some punches.

Hunter ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cobra wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobra tries to clinch up

and Hunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cobra's guard now.

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

Cobra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hunter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cobra uses from the top position.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter is trying to hold Cobra in close to prevent damage but Cobra has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter wants to control but Cobra is keeping busy.

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.

Cobra stands up out of the half guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Cobra throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunter dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cobra instigates a clinch.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Cobra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Hunter.
Hunter tries to work over Cobra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobra smiles and moves away.
Cobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Cobra.
Cobra clinches but Hunter breaks the clinch
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Cobra moves out of range easily.

Cobra clinches.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobra.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Cobra won't allow it.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter is trying to stall.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobra just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter tries to break free but Cobra pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cobra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter crunches a lovely knee into Cobra's ribcage.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Cobra manages to get underhooks.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Cobra is controlling the position.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cobra presses Hunter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter jumps guard but Cobra stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter stalling in the clinch but Cobra improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobra is keeping busy.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra misses with a knee strike.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hunter pulls guard successfully.
Cobra is looking to stand up but Hunter won't let him.
Hunter looking to control.

Hunter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cobra has passed into half guard!
Hunter is looking to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Cobra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Cobra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobra closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Cobra tries to escape but Hunter is in control.

Hunter is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobra is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control but Cobra is keeping him busy.
Cobra parries the strikes from Hunter easily there. Hunter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobra to escape.
Cobra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Cobra clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hunter tries to clinch but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra wants to clinch

and Hunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cobra's guard now.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cobra is keeping the position.
Hunter trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobra has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alan Cobra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Cobra.
Hunter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cobra scores with a hook to the body.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Cobra prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter tries to break free but Cobra pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Hunter.
Cobra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobra sprawls well. Cobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra is looking to clinch.
Cobra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter counters with a head kick.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Cobra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cobra.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter just leaning against Cobra, taking a breather.
Cobra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobra has double underhooks.
Cobra is pressed up against the ropes. Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobra down to the mat. Cobra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Cobra.
Cobra tries to clinch

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Hunter can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Cobra.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to break free but Cobra pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobras head.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter fails to pull guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cobra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter pushes Cobra back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Cobra's head.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobra defends it nicely.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter tries to clinch but Cobra is having none of it.

That's six 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.
Cobra stuffs the takedown.

Cobra moves into the clinch.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.
Cobra lands a shot to the body.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter cracks Cobra with a nice body shot.
Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter tries to break free but Cobra pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobra lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunter won't want to take too many of those.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Cobra is controlling the position.
Cobra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cobra keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobra is pressed up against the ropes. Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobra down to the mat. Cobra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobra circles away.

Cobra has Hunter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter wants to break free but Cobra has control.
Hunter jumps guard but Cobra stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Cobra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Cobra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobra just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobra.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Cobra.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter is trying to stall.

Hunter ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cobra preventing the sweep.
Cobra stops Hunter from standing up.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Cobra postures up.

Cobra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cobra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Hunter slams his shin into Cobra's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Cobra had his way with Head Hunter in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Cobra tries to clinch up
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobra wants to clinch

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobra won't be happy with that.
Cobra stops Hunter from passing to mount.

Hunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cobra has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunter but great work by Cobra.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hunter is trying to control Cobra's posture but Cobra avoids it.
Hunter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cobra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra avoids the attempt from Hunter to control.

Cobra stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter has Cobra pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cobra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two 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.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Cobra keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobra has double underhooks.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter fails to pull guard.

Hunter decides to pull guard.
Hunter controls Cobra momentarily but Cobra frees himself.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing Cobra from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra preventing the sweep.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Cobra postures up.

That's four 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hunter instigates a clinch.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Hunter.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter lands a head kick. Cobra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobra wants it to stay on the feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Cobra takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobra prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cobra as the two fighters clinch.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Cobra crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Hunter tries to break free but Cobra pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunter avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.

Hunter gets control of Cobra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cobra gets to his feet - Hunter follows without any prompting.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a head kick.
Cobra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobra wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Cobra looks to clinch
and Hunter counters with a big head kick but Cobra shrugs it off.
Cobra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alan Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Cobra rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hunter jumps guard but Cobra stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the ropes.
Cobra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Cobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobra pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cobra moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter is working for takedown but Cobra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobra walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobra tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a punch to the body.
Cobra gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Cobra prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobra smiles and moves away.
Cobra misses with a head kick.
Cobra tries to clinch up

and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Cobra tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Cobra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hunter manages to pull guard.
Cobra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.

Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobra stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Head Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cobra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunter, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Cobra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobra, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Alan Cobra!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Alan Cobra!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Alan Cobra!

Alan Cobra wins by unanimous decision!