PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Comte Jr
vs
Hussein

189 cm
27
211 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

174 cm
28
200 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein has a takedown stuffed.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Comte Jr avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Brandon Comte Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Comte Jr, as that shot connected.
Comte Jr lands with a hook. Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good jab.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Comte Jr misses.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Comte Jr.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a head shot.
Comte Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Comte Jr throws out the jab.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Comte Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Comte Jr is out of range.
Comte Jr swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
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!
Nice body punch from Comte Jr.
Hussein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comte Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Jab by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr stuffs the takedown.
Comte Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr catches Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Comte Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Comte Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Comte Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Comte Jr lands a body shot.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandon Comte Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comte Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Comte Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein ducks right into an uppercut from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein throws the left hand but Comte Jr avoids the punch easily.
Comte Jr takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Comte Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hussein slips a jab from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Comte Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussein can do to turn this around?
Hussein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Comte Jr looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Comte Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Comte Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Comte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.

Hussein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Comte Jr is staying active underneath Hussein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Comte Jr wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein is trying to control the action in half guard but Comte Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hussein is looking for a kimura here.
Comte Jr is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hussein is very close to passing his half guard.
Comte Jr keeping control of the position.
Hussein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Comte Jr's head.
Comte Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hussein throwing shots but Comte Jr is blocking nicely.

Hussein is looking for a kimura but Comte Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Comte Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hussein trying to control from Comte Jr's half guard. Comte Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussein throws a big elbow that misses.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hussein is trying to control the action in half guard but Comte Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Comte Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Comte Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is fighting to break Comte Jr's control of his arms but Comte Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Comte Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussein trying to control but Comte Jr is working from the bottom.

Hussein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Comte Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hussein has Comte Jr in his guard.
Comte Jr wants to stand but Hussein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Comte Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein slips a jab from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr misses the jab.
Comte Jr takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Comte Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Comte Jr misses the target.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Comte Jr throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Comte Jr connects with a jab.
Hussein drops his hands momentarily and Comte Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Comte Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hussein doesn't seem phased though.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Comte Jr lands a nice hook to Hussein's body. Hussein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Comte Jr lands with a straight right. Hussein didn't see that one coming.
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!
Comte Jr digs a good body shot into Hussein's ribs.
Akbar Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Comte Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comte Jr pinned against the cage. Comte Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Comte Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comte Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comte Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Comte Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr jabs Hussein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Comte Jr works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Comte Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Comte Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Comte Jr misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.
Hussein moves forwards but Comte Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Comte Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Comte Jr works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr scores with a jab.
Comte Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandon Comte Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Comte Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Comte Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Comte Jr, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Comte Jr!