PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 5012 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Hunlin (ranked 3359 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blake
vs
Hunlin

185 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Hunlin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake has his takedown stuffed

and Hunlin counters by clinching up.
Hunlin prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake has Hunlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunlin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blake uses from the top position.

Hunlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Hunlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunlin passes Blake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blake tries to kick Hunlin off but Hunlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hunlin.

Hunlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Hunlin eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Hunlin is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Blake is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunlin.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Hunlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunlin trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blake defending well though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunlin tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Hunlin counters with a two punch combo.
Hunlin shoots in for a double leg but Blake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Hunlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunlin.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Hunlin counters with a left and a right that stings Blake.

Blake is rocked!
Hunlin lands a jab to the head.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunlin somewhat.
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 sprawl there from Blake as Hunlin shoots in.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunlin wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunlin shoots for a takedown but Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blake as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Hunlin 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.

A head kick misses from Hunlin.
Blake with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hunlin counters by clinching up.

Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blake counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blake is fending him off so far but Hunlin persists. Nope, Blake circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunlin shoots for a takedown but Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Hunlin sees coming a mile off.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunlin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hunlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunlin avoids it.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake has Hunlin pressed against the cage, preventing Hunlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunlin stops a takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunlin is working for takedown but Blake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.
Hunlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunlin wants a takedown but no success here.

Hunlin pulls guard effortlessly.

Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin has his hands on Blake's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunlin is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin advances position into side control!
Hunlin is staying tight to Blake's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Hunlin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunlin but great work by Blake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to stall here but Hunlin recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake won't allow Hunlin to sweep him here.
Hunlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard.

Hunlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunlin on the ground.

Hunlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Hunlin 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunlin has his takedown stuffed
and Blake counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunlin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunlin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blake counters with a flying knee that drops Hunlin!

Hunlin is rocked!
Jake Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Hunlin.

Hunlin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hunlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hunlin moves into the clinch.
Blake prevents Hunlin from breaking the clinch.
Hunlin is trying to pull guard but Blake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake misses with an elbow strike.
Hunlin seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunlin tries to pull guard but Blake won't allow it.
Hunlin jumps guard but Blake stands there with Hunlin around his waist. Hunlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blake gets underhooks to prevent Hunlin's takedown attempt.
Hunlin tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunlin working hard to break the clinch.

Hunlin gets control of Blake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunlin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to advance position but Hunlin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Blake tries to improve his position but instead Hunlin has taken his back!
Hunlin controlling from the back.

Hunlin working for a choke but Blake is defending well.

Hunlin is looking for the choke from the back position but Blake is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't escape the position.
Hunlin controlling from the back.
Hunlin misses with a punch to the head.
Blake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunlin.

Blake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunlin biding his time, controlling Blake.
Hunlin missing with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Hunlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hunlin!