PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mose Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Hunter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Compton
vs
Hunter

159 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mose Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Compton's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Compton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Compton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunter wants to get up but he can't break Compton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.

Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Compton dives on top into guard.

Hunter working for a triangle but Compton defends it easily.
Compton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Compton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Compton manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Compton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Compton has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Compton to get to half guard.
Compton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Compton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Compton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Compton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Compton prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Compton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Compton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well.

Compton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hunter to get to his feet.

Compton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.

Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Compton passes into half guard.

Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Compton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Hunter looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Compton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hunter trying to control but Compton postures up.

Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Compton lands strikes from half guard.
Compton slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.
Compton scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Compton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter has a hand on Compton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Compton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Compton looking to finish Hunter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunter!
Compton lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter can't escape the position.
Compton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunter's face.
Compton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Compton working for a guillotine from mount but Hunter is in no mood to give up.
Hunter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mose Compton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Compton is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunter from advancing position.

Hunter is looking for a kimura but Compton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Compton is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Compton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Compton trying to control the position here.

Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Compton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Compton in his guard.
Compton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunter's guard.
Mose Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter looking for subs off his back but Compton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Compton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Compton pulls his head out easily.
Hunter manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton chips away with some ground and pound.

Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Compton to get to half guard.
Compton tries to stand and escape but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter has hold of Compton's hands but Compton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Compton lands a nice short elbow.
Compton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Compton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hunter taking shots to the head.
Compton landing shots from mount.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Compton dominating with strikes here.
Compton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunter's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to hold on but Compton postures up.
Compton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hunter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter wants to control but Compton is having none of it.
Compton lands a big shot there that rocks Hunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Compton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mose Compton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hunter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Compton's half guard.

Compton is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Compton is holding on to half guard well.
Compton trying to control here.
Compton keeping control of the position.
Compton is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Compton is looking to improve his position.

We're going to have a standup here because Mose Compton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Compton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter tries to break free but Compton pushes him back against the cage.

Hunter successfully pulls guard.

Hunter is looking for a triangle but Compton pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Compton is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunter's guard.
Compton postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hunter has his foot on Compton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Compton works his way back into a safe position though.
Compton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Compton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Compton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Compton passes into half guard.
Compton working over Hunter with some ground and pound. Hunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Compton in his half guard.
Compton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Compton wants to get back to his feet.
Jake Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Compton working Hunter over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Compton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hunter controls his leg.
Mose Compton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Hunter.
I think Compton 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Compton!
In defeat, Jake Hunter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like it's back to the drawing board.'.