PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Hunt

190 cm
21
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

188 cm
22
198 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that Hunt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jones settles back down.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jones 's body.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones .
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones .

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt stays in close to Jones 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.

Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.

Hunt wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
As Hunt backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.

Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones .
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Hunt tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is not content to let Jones control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt motions for Jones to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hunt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Jones .
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Hunt's head back.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Nice shot by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones .
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Russell Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jones pulls Hunt into guard.

Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace.

Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.