PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerik Rikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rains of Castamere (extended cut). Eerik Rikkonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hunt
vs
Rikkonen

195 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 London, Ken Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eerik Rikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt wants to clinch.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rikkonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rikkonen counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt cracks the inside of Rikkonen's front leg.

Rikkonen moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.

Hunt darts in and clinches Rikkonen up against the cage.
Hunt is trying to drag Rikkonen to the mat but Rikkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Rikkonen keeps it at a distance.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Rikkonen ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Rikkonen is blocking nicely.
Rikkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rikkonen fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Rikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rikkonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rikkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rikkonen into the cage.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Rikkonen.

Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Rikkonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Rikkonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rikkonen after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Rikkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rikkonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rikkonen can turn it around.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rikkonen after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rikkonen looking for a takedown.
Rikkonen fails to pull guard.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Rikkonen.
Ken Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hunt closes the distance and pushes Rikkonen back into the cage.
Hunt lands an elbow inside.
Rikkonen dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Rikkonen tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Rikkonen stalls.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Rikkonen 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikkonen is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Rikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ken Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt is trying to drag Rikkonen to the mat but Rikkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Rikkonen keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rikkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rikkonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch

and Rikkonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Rikkonen manages to get underhooks.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Rikkonen is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rikkonen down to the mat. Rikkonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rikkonen shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rikkonen is breathing heavily.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rikkonen as he avoids it easily.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rikkonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Rikkonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Rikkonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rikkonen clinches up against the cage.

Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands a head kick!
Rikkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Rikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rikkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rikkonen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rikkonen circles away.
Rikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rikkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hunt clinches.
Ken Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rikkonen avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Rikkonen is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rikkonen down to the mat. Rikkonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rikkonen off the cage and back into range.
Rikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rikkonen somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Rikkonen in the body.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Rikkonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rikkonen takes a shot to the head.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Rikkonen's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunt rushes Rikkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rikkonen breaks the clinch.

Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.

Rikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance.

Rikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rikkonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hunt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rikkonen.
Rikkonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
A short right from Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rikkonen blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.

Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rikkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Rikkonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rikkonen looking to stall.
Hunt wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rikkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.

Hunt clinches.
Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rikkonen is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt.
Hunt landing knees to the head.
Rikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rikkonen into the cage.
Rikkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikkonen wants a takedown but no success here.

Rikkonen jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hunt stands and steps away. Rikkonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Rikkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rikkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Rikkonen goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eerik Rikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hunt!
Ken Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.