PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Hunter (ranked 2170 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Quinton Wilder (ranked 231 p4p, 157 weight class). Wilder has chosen GraveyardGod as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunter
vs
Wilder

199 cm
19
259
6 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
240
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quinton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Quinton Wilder has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Hunter throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilder.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder can't break the clinch.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilder blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Isopaa Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Wilder.
Hunter pushes Wilder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilder looking for a takedown.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Wilder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilder walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.

Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Wilder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilder throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Hunter rushes Wilder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Hunter avoiding damage.
Hunter is stalling here.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is pushing Wilder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isopaa Hunter.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Wilder wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isopaa Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Wilder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Isopaa Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter digs a right hand into Wilder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilder's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Wilder is looking for a takedown.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hunter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilder up against the cage.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Hunter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Wilder slips under a jab from Hunter.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Wilder tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.

Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilder avoided it.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses

and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter just leaning against Wilder, taking a breather.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Wilder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up Quinton Wilder's cut even more.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isopaa Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Wilder.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Hunter cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The cut above Quinton Wilder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Wilder is rocked!

Quinton Wilder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder is looking for a takedown.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quinton Wilder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Isopaa Hunter!