PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hunt
vs
Adamantium

188 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

188 cm
26
178 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamantium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamantium.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Adamantium avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adamantium continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamantium misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Adamantium slips a straight right by Hunt.
Adamantium with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adamantium is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamantium.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook but Adamantium blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamantium tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamantium is just out of range.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Adamantium checks it.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt misses with a takedown

so Adamantium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamantium trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamantium looking to pass the guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Adamantium trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Adamantium must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adamantium gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Adamantium from controlling successfully.
Adamantium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamantium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adamantium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adamantium doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Adamantium escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
After the fight, Paul Hunt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.