PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming to Kill Somebody. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Spartak
vs
Hunt

225 cm
24
302 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

195 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartak throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.

Spartak gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.

Hunt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Spartak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Spartak!
Spartak looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartak postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.

Mike Hunt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Spartak gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Spartak manages to retain guard.
Hunt distracts Spartak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spartak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartak tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Spartak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spartak managing to control the position.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartak tries to get out of the position.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartak is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hunt rushes Spartak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spartak.

Hunt has picked Spartak up - he's going for a ride! Hunt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Spartak is keeping him busy.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartak taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Spartak is breathing heavily.
Spartak has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Hunt decides to return to a standing position.

Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spartak keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Spartak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt is in close to Spartak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Spartak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Spartak!
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spartak's guard.
Spartak trying to strike off his back.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spartak's head.
Spartak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartak trying to control the position.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Spartak blocks nicely.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spartak's guard.

Hunt stands up out of the half guard.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spartak fails with the takedown

and Hunt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Spartak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Spartak has wrist control.
Spartak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Spartak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Spartak!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak stops Hunt from standing up.
Spartak wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Spartak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Spartak is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.

Leonid Spartak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Spartak's guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.

Spartak pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.

Hunt has hold of one of Spartak's legs. Spartak is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartak 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.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spartak 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.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spartak's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spartak has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Spartak is keeping the position.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Spartak had control of the position.
Spartak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Spartak has wrist control.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Spartak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works over Spartak with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Spartak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt wants to control from the top but Spartak keeps moving.

Spartak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hunt closes the distance and pushes Spartak back into the cage.

Hunt is trying to trip Spartak. He has hold of a leg but Spartak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spartak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spartak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spartak sneaks back into half guard.
Spartak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spartak is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Spartak is retaining full guard.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Spartak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt wants to stand but Spartak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Spartak has wrist control.
Spartak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hunt postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Spartak trying to control the position.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.

Hunt stands and steps away. Spartak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Spartak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Spartak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hunt rushes Spartak and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Hunt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spartak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Spartak won't allow it.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Spartak dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Spartak dodges it nicely.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartak keeps working.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hunt is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Spartak as he works his way to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Spartak is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is fighting to break Spartak's control of his arms but Spartak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonid Spartak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
Our winner, Mike Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.