PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerson Cordeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cordeiro
vs
Hunt

187 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerson Cordeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordeiro looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cordeiro.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cordeiro as he jumps to the side.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Cordeiro avoids nicely.
Jerson Cordeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordeiro misses with a head kick.
Cordeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Cordeiro throws a lazy head kick

and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cordeiro struggling a bit here.
Cordeiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cordeiro holds on to Hunt's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cordeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cordeiro, who protects the arm well.
Cordeiro wants to control but Hunt postures up.

Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt looks gassed!
Cordeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Cordeiro content to control rather than advance.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerson Cordeiro just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cordeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Cordeiro stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Cordeiro misses.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Cordeiro is avoiding it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Cordeiro pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerson Cordeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Cordeiro tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cordeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Jerson Cordeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordeiro misses with the combination.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cordeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cordeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cordeiro throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Cordeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Cordeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a big head kick but Cordeiro shrugs it off.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Cordeiro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Cordeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cordeiro's waist but Cordeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt slips under a jab from Cordeiro.
Cordeiro misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cordeiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cordeiro loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Cordeiro shows good takedown defense.
Cordeiro throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Cordeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordeiro misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cordeiro's knee momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Jerson Cordeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Cordeiro.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Cordeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cordeiro misses with a combination

so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cordeiro pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.

Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Cordeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cordeiro manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Cordeiro's guard.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Cordeiro won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Cordeiro pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordeiro is keeping the position for now.

Cordeiro wriggles free and stands up.
Cordeiro misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Cordeiro which made him look bad.
Cordeiro throws a lazy head kick

and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Cordeiro didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Cordeiro has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Cordeiro with a solid left hand.
Cordeiro keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Cordeiro has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Cordeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Cordeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Cordeiro is trying to keep Hunt in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt tries to clinch but Cordeiro is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cordeiro swinging wilding here.

Hunt scores with a takedown into Cordeiro's guard.
Cordeiro trying to control the position.
Cordeiro has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Cordeiro keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is fighting to break Cordeiro's control of his arms but Cordeiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordeiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordeiro tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordeiro to the ground. Cordeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerson Cordeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Cordeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to clinch but Cordeiro is having none of it.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Cordeiro.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordeiro throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Cordeiro.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Cordeiro with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cordeiro swinging wilding here.
Jerson Cordeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt dives in and grabs Cordeiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cordeiro pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Cordeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt shoots in but Cordeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cordeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Cordeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Cordeiro which made him look bad.
Cordeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Cordeiro in his tracks momentarily.
Cordeiro misses with the combination.
Cordeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cordeiro as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Cordeiro misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cordeiro tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cordeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Cordeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Cordeiro misses.
Hunt tries to clinch but Cordeiro moves out of range.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt slips under a jab from Cordeiro.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Cordeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cordeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cordeiro misses with a head kick.
Cordeiro falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hunt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cordeiro!

Hunt looking for a guillotine from mount but Cordeiro is having none of it.

Hunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cordeiro is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordeiro tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt thowing shots but they're missing.
Cordeiro wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Mike Hunt!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mike Hunt!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mike Hunt!

Mike Hunt wins by unanimous decision!