PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 400 p4p, 62 weight class) and Gum Shoe (ranked 543 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunt
vs
Shoe

188 cm
27
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

178 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Aspire Clothing
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gum Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Hunt sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.

Shoe clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.

Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoe's guard.
Shoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Shoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Shoe moves into full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.

Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoe, who protects the arm well.
Hunt is working Shoe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shoe's legs.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt goes for an armbar but Shoe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shoe.
Hunt has control of Shoe's left arm, preventing Shoe from doing any damage.

Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Shoe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoe checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoe tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoe to the ground. Shoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Shoe.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Hunt wants to slow Shoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thumps Shoe with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe'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.

Shoe misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe counters with a body kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Shoe lands a left and a right that send Hunt crashing to the mat, dazed. Shoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Hunt is in trouble here! Shoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.