PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hunt
vs
Declan

188 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

185 cm
22
190 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

M.O. Fight Wear

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan throws a shot to the body.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan slips a straight right by Hunt.
Declan blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Declan cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Declan thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Declan moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt misses with a body kick.

Hunt closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.

It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Declan up against the cage.

Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Declan to the ground. Hunt is now in Declan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunt slips under a jab from Declan.
Declan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Declan pinned against the cage. Declan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan wants to control but Hunt postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt swings around for an armbar but Declan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control but Declan passes into half guard.
Declan not doing much here.

Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Declan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Declan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Declan controlling from mount.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.

Hunt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Declan passes into side control!
Declan trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Declan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Declan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Declan stacks Hunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Declan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aedan Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Declan throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Declan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Declan tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt cracks Declan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries for a takedown but Declan manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt jumps guard but Declan stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Declan wants to stall.
Declan just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.

Declan manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Declan.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Declan. Declan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Declan throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt walks into a jab.

Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Declan!
Declan is looking to reverse the position.

Hunt tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well.

Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Declan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Declan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Declan working away.
Hunt looks to move to half guard but instead Declan has passed into mount! Damn!
Declan looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Paul Hunt had this to say: 'vittu'.