PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Suulas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - Undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hunt
vs
Suulas

175 cm
22
154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Suulas as he checks the leg kick.
Silik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suulas throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Suulas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Suulas jumps back.
Suulas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt thows a body kick. Suulas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suulas momentarily.
Suulas tries to clinch up.
Suulas tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suulas shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suulas tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suulas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Suulas's leg but Suulas calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.

Suulas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suulas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suulas slows the pace down.
Suulas working away.
Suulas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Suulas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Suulas is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Suulas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Suulas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suulas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suulas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets full guard.
Suulas throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt wants to stand but Suulas is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Suulas from controlling successfully.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tarmo Suulas.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suulas tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Suulas looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Suulas drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tarmo Suulas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Suulas tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt tests Suulas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarmo Suulas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot

and Suulas moves into the clinch.

Suulas breaks the clinch.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suulass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suulas.
Suulas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suulas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suulas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand

and Suulas counters by clinching up.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Suulas.
Suulas tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Suulas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Suulas.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suulas.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Suulas drops back down to his feet.
Suulas tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Suulas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suulas.
Suulas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Suulas has double underhooks.
Suulas wants a takedown but no success here.
Suulas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Suulas tries to tie him up.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suulas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suulas tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Suulas back against the cage.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suulas has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Suulas drops back down to his feet.
Suulas looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suulas tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt thumps Suulas with a low kick.
Nice shot by Suulas.
Suulas misses with the combination.
Suulas moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Suulas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suulas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Silik Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Suulas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Suulas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Suulas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suulas moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Suulas tries to clinch up.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suulas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suulas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Suulas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Suulas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt defending well as Suulas loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.

Suulas moves into the clinch.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Suulas drops back down to his feet.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Suulas drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Suulas.
Suulas avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt lunges at Suulas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suulas's hand.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Suulas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suulas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Suulas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Suulas off balance momentarily.
Hunt jabs Suulas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suulas.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suulas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suulas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suulas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suulas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suulas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suulas checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt cracks Suulas with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suulas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suulas shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suulas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suulas takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt sizes up Suulas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suulas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Suulas knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Suulas takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Suulas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suulas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suulas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suulas. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Suulas walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Tarmo Suulas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suulas closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suulas's calf.
Suulas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suulas blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Silik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Hunt slips a straight right by Suulas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Suulas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suulas gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silik Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Silik Hunt!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Silik Hunt!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Silik Hunt!

Silik Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
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