PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 384 p4p, 54 weight class) and Project Doom (ranked 149 p4p, 20 weight class). Project Doom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hunt
vs
Doom

188 cm
28
180 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

195 cm
29
179 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 18 - 10 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is looking to chop away at Doom's legs.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Doom avoids it well and moves away.
Doom is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
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.
Doom slips a jab from Hunt.
Doom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Doom throws an off balance right hand
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom works the jab nicely.
Doom throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Doom.
Hunt slips a jab from Doom.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt throws a hook but Doom blocks it.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doom 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.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Doom 's knee.
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!
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Doom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doom lands the left hand.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Doom lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well.
Doom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doom.
Doom digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Doom misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doom checks a leg kick.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Doom tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Doom sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom misses the jab.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A low kick from Doom misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.

Doom clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Doom gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doom.
Doom landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Doom.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Project Doom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Doom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doom needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom throws a counter combo.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Doom counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Doom to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom scores with a body shot.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Doom.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Doom misses with a head kick.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doom on the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Doom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Doom shrugs it off.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Doom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Doom's head back.
Doom misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Doom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Doom tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Doom.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt won't allow Doom to get back to his feet.

Doom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danga de danga de dang - Doom scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom lands a jab to the head.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom with a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Doom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Doom scores with a nice strike.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Doom scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Doom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Doom.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom tries to clinch up.
Doom throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hunt clinches up with Doom and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doom.
Doom pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Doom scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Doom throws a head punch that misses.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doom is defending well.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.

Doom manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.

Doom throws Hunt to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom lands a body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
Project Doom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.