PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hybrid System (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hybrid System has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

System
vs
Hunt

200 cm
25
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
252 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hybrid System!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
System shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed System's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.

Hunt feints and as System raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but System is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as System works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
System controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Hunt wasn't active enough on the ground.
System shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
System scores with a head kick.
System dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on System's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hybrid System. That's going to take a lot out of him.
System shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
System throws a nice head kick!
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!
System lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by System which made him look bad.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from System, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
System is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.
System is breathing heavily.
System wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to control but System is working from the bottom.
System wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
System avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. System is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.

System drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but System avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
System is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but System avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
System drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt gets a double leg takedown into System's guard.
System keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

The fighters are working up against the cage. System manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hunt is working for takedown but System is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hybrid System will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

System defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from System, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by System.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from System.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

System instigates a clinch.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
System can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hybrid System. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. System has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but System bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hybrid System is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from System as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from System.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but System sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
System wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but System sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from System lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
System shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts System as he jumps to the side.
System shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
System fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
System lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
System changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but System manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
System dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on System's head and hops out.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by System.
System tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
System dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on System's head and hops out.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. System defends it nicely.
System is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but System avoids it really well and circles away.
System pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt shoots in but System avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by System or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hybrid System dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
System tries to clinch up.
Hybrid System is winning the standup battle so far.
System plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
System fails with a takedown attempt.
System tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
System slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hybrid System has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
System fails to land the takedown.
System fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hunt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
System is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
System is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in System's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wanted to stand there but System had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
System keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
System will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

System looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but System is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
System wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt prevents System from getting back to his feet.

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.
Hunt trying to control but System is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
System misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but System shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt misses with an uppercut

and System holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
System tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
System keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.

System's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Hunt.
I think System has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hybrid System!