PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between fabricio benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for fabricio benedict has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

benedict
vs
Hunt

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fabricio benedict!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
benedict shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches benedict napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but benedict is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
benedict is trying to get back to his feet.
benedict being controlled for a moment.
benedict is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but benedict defends it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but benedict defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
benedict is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

benedict has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt is working benedict over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with benedict. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. benedict is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

benedict throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but benedict is keeping the position.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.

benedict is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt trying to control but benedict is working from the bottom.
benedict is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but benedict is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but benedict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but benedict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
benedict is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt pushes down on benedict's leg and manages to get into half guard.
benedict is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt trying to advance position but benedict counters by regaining guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
benedict stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.

benedict turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and benedict manages to end up in side control.
benedict is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

benedict wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt holds on to benedict's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hunt regains half guard, as benedict was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt is trying to stand back up but benedict is controlling him
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

benedict is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt is controlling benedict's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benedict thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
benedict wants to stand up but Hunt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
benedict stops Hunt from getting back to his feet.

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.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of benedict's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take benedict's back!
Hunt landing with strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hunt.
benedict is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hunt scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

benedict tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to clinch up.

Hunt feints and as benedict raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
benedict wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt won't allow benedict to get back to his feet.
benedict keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.

benedict looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt wants to control from the top but benedict keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but benedict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. benedict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
benedict is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hunt connects with a decent elbow.

Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but benedict is defending well.
benedict is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benedict taking a bit of punishment here - Hunt scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
benedict is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt lands some shots froms side control.
Hunt prevents benedict from escaping the position.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunt just content to control the position.
Hunt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hunt is putting a hurting on benedict here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunt controls the position.
benedict can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Glass scores the fight for Mike Hunt!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mike Hunt!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mike Hunt!

Mike Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Hunt is the new light heavyweight champion!