PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hunyadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hunyadi
vs
Jones

225 cm
25
287 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
36
288 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hunyadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Hunyadi moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunyadi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunyadi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunyadi enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunyadi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunyadi 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.

Hunyadi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunyadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Hunyadi wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunyadi has wrist control.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones passes Hunyadi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunyadi is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Hunyadi is defending well.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones working over Hunyadi with some ground and pound. Hunyadi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Jones is working for a kimura but Hunyadi is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunyadi tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunyadi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.

Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Hunyadi is having none of it.
Hunyadi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head shot.

Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hunyadi is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Hunyadi wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Hunyadi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunyadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunyadi 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 Jones.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunyadi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Hunyadi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunyadi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Hunyadi isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones gets back to half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunyadi wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunyadi counters with an inside leg kick.
John Hunyadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hunyadi keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunyadi sprawls well. Hunyadi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Hunyadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunyadi circles away.
Jones tries to clinch there but Hunyadi circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hunyadi counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunyadi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunyadi regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hunyadi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunyadi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunyadi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Hunyadi looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunyadi advances position into side control!
Hunyadi working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunyadi.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunyadi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunyadi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Hunyadi to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunyadi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunyadi with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunyadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones has an active guard here but Hunyadi has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunyadi wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones has his foot on Hunyadi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunyadi works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunyadi wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hunyadi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunyadi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunyadi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Hunyadi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hunyadi keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunyadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Hunyadi.
Hunyadi lands a left hand.
Hunyadi working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunyadi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunyadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A short right from Hunyadi.
Nice body punch from Hunyadi - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hunyadi.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunyadi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunyadi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
John Hunyadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunyadi tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunyadi to the ground. Hunyadi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots in but Hunyadi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunyadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunyadi counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones wants to clinch

and Hunyadi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunyadi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunyadi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunyadi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Hunyadi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunyadi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Hunyadi pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hunyadi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunyadi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Hunyadi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jones is rocked!
Hunyadi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunyadi finish him?
Hunyadi misses with the head strike.
Hunyadi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunyadi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunyadi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunyadi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunyadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocking some punches.
Hunyadi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Hunyadi on the inside.
Hunyadi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunyadi is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Hunyadi!