PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Smells Like Teen Spirit blaring out of the sound system. Uzannavabizch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hunt
vs
Uzannavabizch

185 cm
30
215 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

189 cm
31
208 lbs
27 - 6 - 1

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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

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World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uzannavabizch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzannavabizch.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Uzannavabizch's head but Uzannavabizch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Uzannavabizch lands the left hand.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uzannavabizch closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hunt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uzannavabizch controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzannavabizch is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch lands a two punch combo.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body kick there by Uzannavabizch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Uzannavabizch.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Uzannavabizch seems unphased.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Uzannavabizch jumps back.
Uzannavabizch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzannavabizch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uzannavabizch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uzannavabizch counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Uzannavabizch. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uzannavabizch ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Nice jab there from Hunt.

Uzannavabizch gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzannavabizch darts in trying to clinch

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunt works over Uzannavabizch with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzannavabizch working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzannavabizch is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Uzannavabizch from controlling successfully.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzannavabizch told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Uzannavabizch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzannavabizch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uzannavabizch tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch looking to pass the guard.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt tests Uzannavabizch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uzannavabizch punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uzannavabizch is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
It looks like Hunt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Uzannavabizch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uzannavabizch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a head punch that misses.
Uzannavabizch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uzannavabizch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Uzannavabizch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Uzannavabizch.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzannavabizch cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzannavabizch throws a sloppy head kick

and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Uzannavabizch didn't expect that.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uzannavabizch trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Uzannavabizch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uzannavabizch 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 is working Uzannavabizch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzannavabizch wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzannavabizch controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Uzannavabizch controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uzannavabizch controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzannavabizch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uzannavabizch missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Uzannavabizch checks it.
Uzannavabizch lands an overhand right.
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 Mike 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!

Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uzannavabizch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uzannavabizch blocks the body kick.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a lazy uppercut

and Hunt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Uzannavabizch's guard now.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uzannavabizch is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch wants to get back to full guard.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uzannavabizch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Uzannavabizch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uzannavabizch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Uzannavabizch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Uzannavabizch blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uzannavabizch checks a low kick from Hunt.
Uzannavabizch throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uzannavabizch.

Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunt throws a strike aimed at the side of Uzannavabizch's head but Uzannavabizch avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hunt.
Hunt working away.
Check out the look on Hunt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Uzannavabizch is looking for a sweep.
Uzannavabizch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Uzannavabizch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uzannavabizch taking shots to the head.
Hunt misses with a head shot.
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.
Uzannavabizch tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Uzannavabizch can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzannavabizch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uzannavabizch is still trying to improve position.
Uzannavabizch is in a horrible position here. Hunt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uzannavabizch wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt cracks Uzannavabizch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunt raining down hammerfists from mount.

Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Uzannavabizch wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Uzannavabizch is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt scoring with strikes but Uzannavabizch is staying in there.
Uzannavabizch takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hunt's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.