PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 1102 p4p, 134 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 1671 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunt
vs
Page

181 cm
41
180 lbs
48 - 23 - 0

180 cm
31
185 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite 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 48 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.

Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.

Hunt drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Page blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Page fails to pull guard.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.

Page drags the fight down to the ground.
Page avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt 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.
Hunt pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Page for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt continues to stall.

Hunt stands up from Page's guard - Hunt perhaps looking for a knockout.

Page tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Page into the cage.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.

Hunt rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Page lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Page tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt thows a body kick. Page tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hunt drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Page working aggressively here.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phol Hunt.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.

Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.
Hunt lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page manages to break the clinch.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hunt.
Page wants to stall.
Page creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Page tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Page is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page is breathing heavily.
Hunt is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt landing knees to the body.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt works on Page's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hunt clinches.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Page.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Page wants a takedown.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phol Hunt.

Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Page tries to tie him up.
Hunt is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Page blocks with his arms.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Hunt digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Page tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Page tries to tie him up.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Phol Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Page takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A determined Phol Hunt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!