PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rance Hunsicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weiner Von Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunsicker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunsicker
vs
Von Trapp

185 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rance Hunsicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weiner Von Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Trapp avoids the body shot from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Trapp at a distance.
Hunsicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunsicker tries to clinch but Von Trapp is having none of it.
Von Trapp misses with a jab to the body

and Hunsicker moves into the clinch.
Hunsicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Trapp blocks a body shot from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands with a light punch inside.
Hunsicker can't find room to land a body shot as Von Trapp controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands with a right to the head.
Hunsicker works on Von Trapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Trapp takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunsicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunsicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunsicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hunsicker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hunsicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Trapp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Trapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Trapp passes Hunsicker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Trapp trying to control from half guard but Hunsicker is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunsicker trying to control from the bottom.

Von Trapp is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsicker wants to get back to full guard but Von Trapp has mounted him!
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from taking his back.
Hunsicker has given up his back here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Von Trapp is hanging on to Hunsicker's back as he tries to escape.
Von Trapp wants to control but Hunsicker is keeping busy.
Hunsicker turns into Von Trapp and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker 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.
Hunsicker trying to control but Von Trapp is working from the bottom.

Von Trapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Trapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Von Trapp working for a triangle but Hunsicker defends it easily.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position but Hunsicker postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.
Von Trapp wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Hunsicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Trapp is keeping the position for now.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position but Hunsicker postures up.

Von Trapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunsicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunsicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hunsicker drops back looking for a leg! Von Trapp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Trapp manages to kick Hunsicker off! Hunsicker jumps back into Von Trapp's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Trapp 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.
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 Rance Hunsicker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Trapp misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hunsicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Trapp misses with a straight left.
Hunsicker works Von Trapp's body with a nice hook.
Hunsicker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunsicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Trapp moves away.
Hunsicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Trapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunsicker.

Hunsicker forces Von Trapp back against the cage and clinches.
Von Trapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunsicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hunsicker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Trapp regains guard immediately.

Hunsicker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Trapp dives on top into guard.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker wants to hit a switch here but Von Trapp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunsicker there!
Hunsicker tries to lock up and control but Von Trapp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunsicker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Trapp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunsicker blocking the ground and pound.
Hunsicker blocking the ground and pound.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Trapp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunsicker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hunsicker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Von Trapp wants to control but Hunsicker is keeping him busy.
Weiner Von Trapp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Trapp is pressing down on Hunsicker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunsicker is holding on for now.
Hunsicker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Trapp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Trapp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunsicker!
Von Trapp throws some wild stikes that Hunsicker manages to avoid easily.
Hunsicker can't escape the position.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is having none of it.
Hunsicker is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker tries to control Von Trapp's body but Von Trapp pushes him off. Hunsicker squirms to his side and now Von Trapp has his back!
Hunsicker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Trapp has the hooks in. Hunsicker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hunsicker fending off the submission attempt from Von Trapp.

Von Trapp is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunsicker is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Trapp keeps control of the position as Hunsicker tries to break free.

Von Trapp working for the choke.
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker tries to escape but Von Trapp has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Von Trapp throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Hunsicker fending off the submission attempt from Von Trapp.
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Trapp has the hooks in. Hunsicker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Von Trapp is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Von Trapp avoiding Hunsicker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weiner Von Trapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Von Trapp there.
Von Trapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Trapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Trapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunsicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Trapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunsicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hunsicker has managed to clinch.
Hunsicker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunsicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Trapp is defending well.
Von Trapp tries to break the clinch but Hunsicker is controlling the position.
Von Trapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunsicker has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hunsicker.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunsicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Trapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunsicker is pushing Von Trapp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker pushes Von Trapp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunsicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hunsicker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunsicker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Trapp is one step ahead there.
Von Trapp wants to pass the guard but Hunsicker is keeping the position.
Hunsicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunsicker trying to control the position.
Von Trapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunsicker is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Trapp wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Hunsicker throwing strikes from guard but Von Trapp blocks nicely.
Von Trapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Trapp keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.

Von Trapp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunsicker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunsicker throwing strikes but missing.
Von Trapp is trying to keep Hunsicker in close.

Hunsicker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Trapp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunsicker has managed to get both his arms back between Von Trapp's legs - danger averted.
Hunsicker wants to pass the guard but Von Trapp is keeping the position.
Hunsicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Trapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rance Hunsicker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunsicker 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rance Hunsicker!
Rance Hunsicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.