PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone . Loompa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Faded. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hunt
vs
Loompa

168 cm
34
144 lbs
31 - 18 - 4

153 cm
30
139 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 4, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Loompa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loompa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Loompa counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Loompa checks the leg kick.
Loompa looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Loompa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there

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

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loompa with a flurry of punches that miss.

Loompa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loompa has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Loompa trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loompa's guard.

Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Loompa keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Loompa trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loompa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Loompa's legs - danger averted.

Loompa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Loompa keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loompa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Loompa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loompa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Loompa defends it.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loompa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.

Loompa is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Loompa trying to control from the bottom.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loompa wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loompa swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Loompa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Loompa moved out of range nicely.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loompa lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Loompa jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Loompa pushes him off.
Hunt throws a low kick but Loompa moves out of range easily.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Loompa throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
As Hunt backs off Loompa throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Loompa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Loompa is out of range.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Loompa.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Loompa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a head kick but Loompa moves out of range.
Loompa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loompa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
As Loompa tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Loompa manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Loompa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Loompa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loompa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loompa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loompa stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Microscopic Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Loompa moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Loompa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loompa looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Microscopic Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Loompa is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Loompa throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loompa.
Loompa lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Microscopic Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Loompa breaks away and moves out of range.
Loompa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loompa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loompa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loompa throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loompa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loompa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loompa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loompa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Loompa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Loompa moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt throws a right hand that Loompa ducks under and follows up with a left that Loompa also avoids with ease.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Loompa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Loompa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Loompa tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt tries to work over Loompa's front leg with a kick but Loompa checks it.
Loompa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loompa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Loompa's shoulder, as Loompa tries to avoid the shot.
Loompa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loompa.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice combination. Loompa backs away looking to recover.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Microscopic Hunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Loompa. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt closes the distance but Loompa moves to the side
and Loompa counters with a solid body kick.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Loompa tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Loompa manages to avoid the attempt.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Hunt.
Loompa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Loompa.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Loompa takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Loompa ducks down to avoid it.
Loompa wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loompa is out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Loompa counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loompa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loompa moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Loompa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.

Loompa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loompa lands in his opponent's guard.
Loompa preventing the sweep.
Oompa Loompa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Loompa trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Loompa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Loompa content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loompa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Hunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Loompa moves out of range as Hunt strikes.

Loompa drops his shoulder and cracks Hunt with a huge uppercut! Hunt goes down! Can Loompa finish him?

Hunt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt wants to control the position but Loompa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Microscopic Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Loompa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Loompa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loompa is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Hunt trying to hold on to Loompa's head to control him but Loompa postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oompa Loompa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loompa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oompa Loompa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Microscopic Hunt!
Our winner, Microscopic Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Oompa Loompa had this to say: 'Where's my dirty little girl and a bag of coke.. '.