PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only comes to the cage accompanied by Third World . Hunt has chosen Dio "Rainbow in the dark" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Only
vs
Hunt

201 cm
22
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Only!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Only drops Hunt with a left right combo! Only follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Burt Hunt has been cut.
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!
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.

Only looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Only landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Only 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.
Only trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Only will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Only working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Only working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Only scoring with punches from side control.
Only cracks Hunt with a big right hand but Hunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Only working the head with strikes.
Only in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Only prevents Hunt from escaping the position.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Hunt looks gassed!
Only is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Only is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Only working away.
Only works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Hunt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hunt looks for a takedown but Only sprawls well.
Only throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Only shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Only cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Only looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Only jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Only gets back to full guard.
Only trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Only throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Only is keeping the position for now.
Only wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Only's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Only lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Only.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Only throws a one two combo.
Only stuffs the takedown.
Only throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Only has his takedown stuffed

and Hunt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Only!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Only. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Only really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Only is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Only dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice shot by Only.
Lester Only is winning the standup battle so far.
Only throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Only as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Lester Only is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Only throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Only connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Only throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Only changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Only landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Only keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Only is controlling him well.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Hunt is being controlled here.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Only fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Only throws and low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Only throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Only throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Only sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lester Only has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Hunt.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Only circles away.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Only.
Only throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt cracks Only with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Only just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Only ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Only.
Only has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Only off the cage and back into rage.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Only.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Only gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Only scores with a jab to the body.
Only with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Only.

Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Only backwards.

Hunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt is trying to keep Only in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Only dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burt Hunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Only fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but Only persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Only drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt is pressing down on Only's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Only postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Only looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Only doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Only manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt working for a triangle but Only defends it easily.
Only stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Only scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Only misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Only counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Only.

Only avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Only is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only advances to half guard.
Hunt taking some punishment here, with Only in his half guard.

Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Only scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Only is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Only eventually gives up the hold.

Hunt is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt wants to control but Only is keeping busy.

Hunt is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Only has latched onto it... Big trouble! Only pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hunt is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Only!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Only!