PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smash
vs
Hunt

190 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sidney Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Hunt has knocked Smash down with a huge combo! Hunt steps away and waves a wobbly Smash back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Sidney Smash has been cut.

Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Smash is rocked!
Smash wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt is thwarting Smash's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sidney Smash just wasn't active enough.
Smash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Smash fights it but they end up in guard.
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!

Smash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smash pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Smash keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

Smash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smash looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hunt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there.
Smash wants to get back to full guard.
Smash is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Smash dodges it nicely.
Smash missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smash tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Smash is having none of it.
Smash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smash is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Smash trying to control here.
Smash is breathing heavily.

That's four 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.
Smash is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Smash wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Smash tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.

Sidney Smash has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smash tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smash won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sidney Smash's cut.
That's time! Smash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunt shoots in and bounces Smash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Smash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.
Smash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Smash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from Smash's half guard. Smash has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.

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.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mike Hunt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smash misses with a takedown attempt

and Hunt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Smash had control of the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control but Smash is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Smash defends it.
Smash is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Hunt is thwarting Smash's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Smash dodges it nicely.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash is trying to control but Hunt passes into side control!
Hunt working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunt stands up and beckons Smash to his feet.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sidney Smash's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.
Smash misses with a takedown

and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Smash didn't expect that.
Smash is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smash is keeping the position for now.
Smash wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Smash is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smash is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smash wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Mike Hunt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smash fails with the takedown

and Hunt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smash's guard now.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash has a closed guard, preventing Hunt from standing up.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.

Smash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smash trying to control the position.
Smash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smash being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Smash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smash is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smash avoid being mounted?
Smash preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash gets full guard.
Smash wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt won't allow Smash to get back to his feet.
Smash is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Smash won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Smash trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sidney Smash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smash is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!