PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Starakiewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Spitfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Starakiewski
vs
Hunt

181 cm
26
134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Starakiewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starakiewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Starakiewski tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Starakiewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starakiewski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Starakiewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starakiewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Starakiewski blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starakiewski 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starakiewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Starakiewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starakiewski somewhat.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Starakiewski moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starakiewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starakiewski is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to slow Starakiewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Starakiewski feinted with a counter takedown.
Starakiewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Starakiewski shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Starakiewski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt throws a fast counter high kick but Starakiewski manages to duck under it in time.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Starakiewski moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Starakiewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starakiewski somewhat.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Starakiewski.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Starakiewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Starakiewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starakiewski avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Starakiewski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Starakiewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starakiewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Starakiewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starakiewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starakiewski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Starakiewski ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starakiewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starakiewski misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starakiewskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Starakiewski has a takedown stuffed.
Starakiewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Starakiewski fails to land the takedown.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Starakiewski is out of range.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Starakiewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt leaves Starakiewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starakiewski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starakiewski blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Starakiewski blocks a head kick by Hunt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starakiewski.
Starakiewski avoids a kick to the body.
Starakiewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt throws a push kick but Starakiewski slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt throws a head kick but Starakiewski moves out of range.
Starakiewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starakiewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starakiewski darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Starakiewski into the cage.
Starakiewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starakiewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Starakiewski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starakiewski.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Starakiewski feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starakiewski moves out of range of the body kick.
Starakiewski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Starakiewski shoots in.
Hunt jabs Starakiewski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Starakiewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starakiewski at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Starakiewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starakiewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Starakiewski. Starakiewski gets slowly back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Starakiewski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Starakiewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Starakiewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt punishes Starakiewski's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starakiewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Starakiewski avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Starakiewski checks a leg kick nicely.

Starakiewski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Starakiewski is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt tries to kick Starakiewski off but Starakiewski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starakiewski is looking for a kimura here.

Starakiewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Starakiewski is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.

Starakiewski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Starakiewski is working for a submission of some sort.

Starakiewski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.

Starakiewski is working for a submission of some sort.

Starakiewski is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt makes his way to full guard, as Starakiewski worked for a kimura.

Starakiewski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.

Hunt stands and steps away. Starakiewski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Starakiewski checks it.
Starakiewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Starakiewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starakiewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starakiewski blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Starakiewski sees coming a mile off.
Starakiewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starakiewski backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt punishes Starakiewski's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starakiewski looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Starakiewski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Starakiewski shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Starakiewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Starakiewski 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 moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Starakiewski tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Starakiewski moved away.
Starakiewski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starakiewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Starakiewski 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 replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Starakiewski blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Starakiewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt punishes Starakiewski's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Starakiewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starakiewski shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Starakiewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Starakiewski saw that one coming.
Starakiewski feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Starakiewski jumps back.
No luck for Starakiewski with that takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Starakiewski backs up against the cage.
Starakiewski blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt throws a push kick but Starakiewski slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt throws a low kick but Starakiewski avoids it.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Starakiewski shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starakiewski moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starakiewski has time to react.
Starakiewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starakiewski off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starakiewski moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Starakiewski shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Starakiewski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Hunt.

Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Starakiewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hunt pushes Starakiewski off and gets back to his feet.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starakiewski.
Starakiewski dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Starakiewski's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starakiewski is defended easily by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starakiewski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Starakiewski rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starakiewski fails with the takedown.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Starakiewski sees coming a mile off.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Starakiewski 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.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starakiewski is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Starakiewski shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws a push kick but Starakiewski slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt throws a head kick but Starakiewski moves out of range.
Aleks Starakiewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starakiewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starakiewski somewhat.
Starakiewski checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Starakiewski misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Starakiewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Starakiewski shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starakiewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Starakiewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Starakiewski moves out of range easily.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt tries a low kick but Starakiewski avoids it.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starakiewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starakiewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleks Starakiewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Hunt!
A very excited looking Mason Hunt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.