PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eee Zzz (ranked 2205 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Talen Odom Hunt (ranked 276 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zzz
vs
Odom Hunt

188 cm
25
180
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
170
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Senshi Fight Gear

Pulling Guard

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eee Zzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Talen Odom Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zzz is just out of range.
A jab from Odom Hunt misses.
Zzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Odom Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt.
Zzz misses with some punches.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Zzz misses with a punch to the body.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Zzz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zzz's gas tank.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom Hunt lands an uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Odom Hunt gets through Zzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Odom Hunt.
Zzz is breathing heavily.
Zzz throws a head punch that misses.
Odom Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zzzs head.
Zzz tries a body shot but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Zzz tries to work over Odom Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Zzz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zzz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Odom Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Zzz is trying to force a seperation but Odom Hunt has the dominant position.
Odom Hunt stalling.
Odom Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odom Hunt presses Zzz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zzz fails to land.
Zzz has had enough of the clinch but Odom Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Zzz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zzz's gas tank.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Zzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Odom Hunt on the inside.
Odom Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odom Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Odom Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Zzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odom Hunt's elbow.
Odom Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Zzz's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zzz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odom Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Zzz tries to break the clinch but Odom Hunt is controlling the position.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odom Hunt is pushing Zzz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zzz working aggressively here.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Zzz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zzz's gas tank.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odom Hunt holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Odom Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zzz can't break the clinch.
Odom Hunt is leaning against Zzz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odom Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zzz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odom Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odom Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Odom Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eee Zzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Odom Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Odom Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Odom Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Odom Hunt receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand underneath Zzz's ribcage. Zzz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odom Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Odom Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Zzz's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odom Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zzz.
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Odom Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Zzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odom Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odom Hunt works on Zzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Odom Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zzzs head.
Odom Hunt presses Zzz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odom Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odom Hunt is working Zzz over against the ropes.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Zzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odom Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odom Hunt lands a right hand.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Odom Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odom Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Odom Hunt gets through Zzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand.
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Zzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odom Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Zzz is working for takedown but Odom Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Odom Hunt controls his hands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt is leaning against Zzz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zzz.
Odom Hunt pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Odom Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Odom Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zzz is trying to push Odom Hunt away but Odom Hunt has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Talen Odom Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zzz defending well as Odom Hunt loads up on a big left hand.

Odom Hunt clinches up against the ropes.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zzz can't find room to land a body shot as Odom Hunt controls the action.
Odom Hunt presses Zzz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odom Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Odom Hunt pushes Zzz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odom Hunt presses Zzz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odom Hunt stalling the fight.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
A short left from Odom Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom Hunt leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Zzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Odom Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Odom Hunt prevents a body shot from Zzz.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Zzz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odom Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.

Zzz is rocked!
Odom Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Zzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Zzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zzz scores with a shot to the side of Odom Hunt's head.
Odom Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Odom Hunt blocking some punches.
Zzz seems to have got his legs back now.
Zzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odom Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Zzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom Hunt gets through Zzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odom Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zzz wants to take the fight to the mat but Odom Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Zzz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zzz's gas tank.
Odom Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt gets through Zzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Odom Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zzz or not.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zzz or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Zzz takes a shot to the head.
Odom Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Zzz's head.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odom Hunt slows down the pace here.
Odom Hunt is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Odom Hunt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Odom Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Odom Hunt as the two fighters clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zzz or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands a right hand.
Odom Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Odom Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odom Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Odom Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zzz tries a body shot but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Zzz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odom Hunt cracks Zzz with a nice body shot.
Odom Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odom Hunt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zzz misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Odom Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odom Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Zzz.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
Zzz can't find room to land a body shot as Odom Hunt controls the action.
Zzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Odom Hunt.
Talen Odom Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zzz misses with the head strike.
Zzz wants to take the fight to the mat but Odom Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eee Zzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Odom Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Odom Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odom Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odom Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zzz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Odom Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odom Hunt stalling.
Odom Hunt cracks Zzz with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt avoiding damage.
Odom Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Eee Zzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt lands a body shot.
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odom Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Odom Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odom Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zzz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zzz working aggressively here.
Odom Hunt taking a breather.
Odom Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Odom Hunt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zzz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zzz drops to his knees and Odom Hunt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talen Odom Hunt!
A determined Talen Odom Hunt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!