PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Quinn Mcdonagh
vs
Hunt

192 cm
22
284 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Lion Fightwear

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn Mcdonagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quinn Mcdonagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A jab lands there for Quinn Mcdonagh.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Quinn Mcdonagh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like James Quinn Mcdonagh has been cut.
Quinn Mcdonagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.

Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quinn Mcdonagh's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is just content to waste time from the top position. Quinn Mcdonagh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Quinn Mcdonagh keeps moving.
Quinn Mcdonagh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn Mcdonagh is keeping the position for now.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Quinn Mcdonagh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Quinn Mcdonagh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Quinn Mcdonagh!

Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn Mcdonagh keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt is controlling Quinn Mcdonagh's trapped leg to prevent Quinn Mcdonagh from advancing to side control.

Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn Mcdonagh wants to stand up but Hunt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing Quinn Mcdonagh from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quinn Mcdonagh looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Quinn Mcdonagh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Quinn Mcdonagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn Mcdonagh fakes the body blow, causing Hunt to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hunt goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
James Quinn Mcdonagh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.