PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes into the arena with The Sharpshooter blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Hart
vs
Snake Hunter

185 cm
28
224 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

193 cm
22
224 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.

Snake Hunter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hart's half guard.
Snake Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Hart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake Hunter trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.
Snake Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake Hunter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is staying active underneath Snake Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snake Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake Hunter misses with a head shot. Hart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Snake Hunter throws and elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake Hunter's guard. Nice move by Hart!
Hart postures up in Snake Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Snake Hunter blocks it.

That's two 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.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Hart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snake Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart stops Snake Hunter from standing up.
Hart connects with a couple of short punches.
Hart throws and elbow that misses. Snake Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Snake Hunter!
Snake Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter thows a big elbow that misses.
Snake Hunter throws and elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake Hunter's guard. Nice move by Hart!
Snake Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snake Hunter looking to control.
Hart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake Hunter is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snake Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Snake Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart wants to stand but Snake Hunter is controlling the position.
Snake Hunter throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Snake Hunter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hart!
Hart blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Snake Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Snake Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Snake Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Snake Hunter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Snake Hunter looks to land a strike but Hart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snake Hunter throws and elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake Hunter's guard. Nice move by Hart!
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart throws a strike but Snake Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Snake Hunter wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hart wants to get back to his feet but Snake Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snake Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake Hunter trying to move into half guard but instead Hart has managed to sweep!
Hart stops Snake Hunter from standing up.
Hart throws a strike but Snake Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Snake Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snake Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Snake Hunter won't allow Hart to get back to his feet.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Snake Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hart scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snake Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snake Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Snake Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Snake Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Snake Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Snake Hunter. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Hart works the jab nicely.

Snake Hunter moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snake Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Hart blocks the elbow strike.
Snake Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Hart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake Hunter trying to stall but Hart improves his position.
Hart managing to block the knees to the body from Snake Hunter.
Hart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snake Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snake Hunter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snake Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hart avoiding damage as Snake Hunter throws knees to the body.
Snake Hunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
Snake Hunter is trying to stall.

Hart lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snake Hunter's head.
Dutch Snake Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake Hunter is controlling Hart's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart postures up in Snake Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Snake Hunter blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake Hunter is on top in guard.
Hart keeping full guard, as Snake Hunter tries to pass.
Snake Hunter throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake Hunter has wrist control.
Hart won't allow Snake Hunter to get back to his feet.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Snake Hunter wriggles free and stands up.

Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snake Hunter quickly recovers to half guard.
Snake Hunter pushes Hart off looking to stand but Hart dives back in and keeps control.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snake Hunter's head.
Hart prevents Snake Hunter from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snake Hunter defending well though.
Snake Hunter pushes Hart off looking to stand but Hart dives back in and keeps control.
Snake Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snake Hunter tries to kick Hart off but Hart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake Hunter is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snake Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snake Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter is trying to stand back up but Hart is controlling him
Hart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snake Hunter defending well though.
Snake Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snake Hunter's head.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snake Hunter moves into full guard.
Hart thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snake Hunter 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Snake Hunter!