PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thanh Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boba Fett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hunt
vs
Fett

185 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

197 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thanh Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boba Fett!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Fett controlling from the top position.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Fett is having none of it.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fett trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Fett stands up from Hunt's guard - Fett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fett blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is staying active underneath Fett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Fett wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Fett is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the position well.
Fett trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fett tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four 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.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard.
Fett is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fett 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.

Boba Fett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.

Hunt kicks Fett off and gets back to his feet.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Fett.

Fett shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Fett passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Fett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt trying to control here.
Fett is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunt wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.

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.
Fett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep!

Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Fett.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
Fett is breathing heavily.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt has control of Fett's left arm, preventing Fett from doing any damage.
Boba Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Fett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fett stands and steps away. Hunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Fett blocks a jab.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fett shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fett throws a sloppy head kick

and Hunt counters by clinching up.

Fett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Fett wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt

so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fett wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Fett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunt is working Fett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt tries to sprawl but Fett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fett.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Fett is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard.

Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Fett's brow.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Fett's brow.

Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thanh Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boba Fett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt postures up in Fett's guard and throws a big left but Fett blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thanh Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boba Fett!