PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vili Antonini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunt
vs
Antonini

177 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vili Antonini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antonini's waist but Antonini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Antonini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Antonini's knee momentarily.
Antonini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antonini tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antonini to the ground. Antonini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antonini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Antonini tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Antonini.
Antonini should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Antonini scores with a leg kick.
Antonini throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonini lands a front kick.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Antonini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Antonini had a free shot at his head there.
Antonini lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hunt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Antonini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonini thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonini throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Antonini misses with the combination.
Antonini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Antonini throws a head kick that Hunt semi-blocks.
Antonini misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vili Antonini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antonini throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Antonini.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.

Antonini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Antonini throws a head kick that half lands.
Antonini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Antonini won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Antonini, who protects the arm well.
Hunt throws an elbow but Antonini slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonini tries to escape but Hunt is in control.
Hunt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Antonini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Hunt.
Hunt wants to control but Antonini is keeping him busy.

Hunt stands up and beckons Antonini to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in but Antonini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Antonini throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Antonini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Antonini looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.

Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Antonini has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Antonini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.

Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vili Antonini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Antonini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Antonini looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Antonini lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Antonini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vili Antonini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antonini throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonini lands the left hand.
Antonini scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonini scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Antonini scores with a jab to the head.
Antonini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Antonini keeps it at a distance.
Antonini moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Antonini dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antonini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antonini to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Antonini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antonini fails to land with a series of punches.
Antonini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonini manages to avoid it.
Mark Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Antonini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Antonini throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Antonini pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Antonini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a right hand that Antonini ducks under and follows up with a left that Antonini also avoids with ease.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Antonini.
Hunt dives in and grabs Antonini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antonini pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Antonini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Antonini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Antonini explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Antonini misses with a head kick.
Antonini moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonini throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Antonini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Antonini is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hunt lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antonini is pushing Hunt's head away, looking to escape. Hunt manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vili Antonini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hunt tries to clinch up but Antonini circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antonini but Antonini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Antonini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunt tries to bum rush Antonini with a series of wild strikes but Antonini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antonini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonini scores with a leg kick.
Antonini throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antonini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Antonini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antonini - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Antonini - just one landing.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Antonini.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Antonini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antonini throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.

Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Antonini scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonini throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Antonini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Antonini tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antonini sprawls well. Antonini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonini misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Antonini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antonini tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antonini to the ground. Antonini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Antonini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonini pinned against the cage. Antonini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Antonini.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Antonini avoids it well.
Antonini thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Antonini throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antonini misses with a head kick.

Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Antonini is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Antonini's guard.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Antonini blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.

Antonini kicks Hunt off and gets to his feet.
Hunt shoots in but Antonini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonini throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonini lands with a nice body kick.
Antonini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Vili Antonini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Antonini moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonini bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mark Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Antonini moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vili Antonini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antonini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vili Antonini!