PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Kanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hunt
vs
Kanomtom

175 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nai Kanomtom!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Kanomtom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanomtom.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Kanomtom.
Kanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kanomtom is defended easily by Hunt.
Kanomtom lands with a kick to the ribs.

Hunt clinches up with Kanomtom and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Kanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanomtom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kanomtom with a knee to the head.
Kanomtom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kanomtom fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanomtom throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Kanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Kanomtom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanomtom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Kanomtom keeps him there for the moment.
Kanomtom is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Kanomtom into the cage.
Kanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Kanomtom prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Kanomtom with a knee to the head.
Kanomtom swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to circle away but Kanomtom has him pinned against the cage.
Kanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kanomtom takes a shot to the head.
Kanomtom working Hunt over with knees to the body.
Kanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Kanomtom keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanomtom.
Kanomtom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nai Kanomtom.
Kanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Kanomtom looks gassed!
Kanomtom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kanomtom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Kanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanomtom digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kanomtom is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt tries to break free but Kanomtom pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kanomtom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Kanomtom is controlling the position.
Kanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
Kanomtom prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Kanomtom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Kanomtom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kanomtom tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Kanomtom drops back down to his feet.
Kanomtom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Kanomtom keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kanomtom trying to land knees to the body.

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.
Kanomtom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Kanomtom has the dominant position.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Kanomtom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanomtom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Hunt gets a clinch.
Kanomtom swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kanomtom.
Hunt wants to break free but Kanomtom has control.
Kanomtom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.

Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Kanomtom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Kanomtom is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nai Kanomtom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kanomtom looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanomtom thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Nai Kanomtom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hunt instigates a clinch.
Kanomtom has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanomtom tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt tries to circle away but Kanomtom has him pinned against the cage.
Kanomtom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanomtom misses with a knee to the head.
Kanomtom pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kanomtom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kanomtom fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kanomtom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanomtom is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kanomtom swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Kanomtom thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kanomtom takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kanomtom. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Kanomtom misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanomtom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kanomtom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silik Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kanomtom backs up against the cage.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanomtom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kanomtom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanomtom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt tries to break free but Kanomtom pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Kanomtom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanomtom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nai Kanomtom.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Kanomtom throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanomtom.
Kanomtom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kanomtom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Kanomtom closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Kanomtom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanomtom, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanomtoms head.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt has Kanomtom pressed against the cage, preventing Kanomtom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silik Hunt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Kanomtom.
Kanomtom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kanomtom wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanomtom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kanomtom prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Kanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kanomtom throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Kanomtom only half commits.
Kanomtom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kanomtom tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanomtom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Kanomtom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kanomtom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kanomtom at a distance.
Kanomtom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Hunt clinches up with Kanomtom and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Kanomtom has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanomtom has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanomtom.
Kanomtom is trying to stall.
Kanomtom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanomtom has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanomtom.
Kanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanomtom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Kanomtom keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Kanomtom is controlling the position.
Kanomtom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanomtom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt tries to break free but Kanomtom pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Kanomtom is controlling the position.
Hunt wants to break free but Kanomtom has control.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Kanomtom.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nai Kanomtom.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Kanomtom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanomtom backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kanomtom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanomtom has double underhooks.
Kanomtom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt tries to break free but Kanomtom pushes him back against the cage.
Kanomtom misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kanomtom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Kanomtom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanomtom stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanomtom looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanomtom prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silik Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silik Hunt!