PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Dunham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dunham
vs
Hunt

180 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Dunham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but Dunham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hunt trying to hold on to Dunham's head to control him but Dunham postures up.
Dunham wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Dunham controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dunham is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dunham is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dunham is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control here.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt pushes Dunham off looking to stand but Dunham dives back in and keeps control.
Dunham prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Dunham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dunham lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunham trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.

Dunham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hunt kicks off Dunham and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt

and Dunham counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dunham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dylan Dunham.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dunham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dylan Dunham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hunt.
Dunham misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dunham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dunham showed some decent athleticism there.

Dunham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Dunham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dunham working the head and body with strikes.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is not content to let Dunham control the position.
Dunham passes to full mount!

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.
Dunham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dunham looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Dunham with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt wants to control but Dunham is having none of it.
Dunham with a couple of short strikes.
Dunham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looks gassed!
Hunt gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Dunham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Dunham sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Dunham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dunham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunham scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunham is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunham pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dunham scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dunham slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dunham lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunham connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.

Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is breathing heavily.

Dunham wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham controlling the action here.
Dunham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunham is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunham is controlling the pace.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Dunham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunham with a nice head shot there.
Dunham trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Dunham stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dylan Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Dunham working the body and head with strikes.
Dunham lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dunham scoring with punches from side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Dunham slows the pace down.
Dunham working the ground and pound.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control.
Dunham working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Dunham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunham trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Dunham works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.

Hunt working for a triangle but Dunham defends it easily.
Dunham scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunham stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Dunham slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Dunham slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunham trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Dunham slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Dunham slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dylan Dunham.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dunham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Dunham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunt has hold of Dunham's hands but Dunham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Dunham won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.

Dunham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dunham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunham lands a couple of digs.
Dunham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunham won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dunham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Dunham chips away with some ground and pound.
Dylan Dunham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Dunham working some strikes from top position.
Dunham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dunham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunham scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dunham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dunham tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Dunham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunham 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Dunham!