PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Befor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes into the arena with Bite To Break Skin blaring out of the sound system. Hunt has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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?

Belfort
vs
Hunt

183 cm
23
198 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Befor Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt slips a jab from Belfort.
Hunt slips a jab from Belfort.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Hunt drags him back down.
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Belfort!
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt won't let Belfort get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belfort is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Belfort trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Belfort squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Belfort is squirming around nicely.
Hunt won't let Belfort get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Belfort throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Belfort ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Befor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort lands a with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Belfort.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Befor Belfort will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belfort lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Befor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Belfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belfort throws a one two combo.
Belfort stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a head kick that Belfort semi-blocks.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the body.
Belfort throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belfort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Belfort lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Belfort connects with a nice looking jab.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Belfort tries to kick Hunt off but Hunt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Belfort is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt prevents Belfort from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belfort swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt dives in and grabs Belfort's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Belfort feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Belfort changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Belfort gets to his feet. Hunt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Belfort throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belfort lands a body shot.

Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Belfort is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
Belfort is trying to escape back to his feet but Hunt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hunt wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hunt is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Befor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.

Hunt shoots in and bounces Belfort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Belfort manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Hunt slips under a jab from Belfort.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.

Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Belfort is not content to let Hunt control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Belfort wants to stand back up but Hunt manages to pass into side control.
Belfort tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I would not like to be Belfort right now.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Belfort's body.
A lull in the action here.
Belfort trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Belfort pushed the leg off.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I would not like to be Belfort right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Belfort is trying to stand back up.
Hunt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mike Hunt just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Belfort lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Belfort knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Belfort avoids a kick to the body.
Belfort lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt cracks Belfort with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Befor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Belfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belfort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes one to the chin there.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belfort manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Belfort has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
Befor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Hunt gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hunt manages to mount him!
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
Belfort squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Belfort tries to buck Hunt off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Belfort misses with a straight right.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belfort stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Belfort finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Belfort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Belfort shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort jabs at Hunt's body.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Belfort misses.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belfort is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Belfort is trying to stand.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Belfort is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Hunt won't let Belfort get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control but Belfort is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Belfort wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Hunt tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt looking to control but Belfort is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Befor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belfort has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Befor Belfort!
Befor Belfort retains his middleweight title!