PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rei Fanburg (ranked 6330 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Hunt (ranked 3057 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fanburg
vs
Hunt

170 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Fanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Graham Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt moves forwards but Fanburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fanburg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fanburg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Fanburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fanburg connects with a body shot.
Fanburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanburg sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Fanburg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rei Fanburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt.
Decent striking displayed by Fanburg there.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fanburg to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Fanburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanburg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fanburg circles away easily
and Fanburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanburg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fanburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fanburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Fanburg.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Fanburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fanburg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Rei Fanburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fanburg lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a combination that misses
letting Fanburg counter with a right hand.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fanburg circles away easily
and Fanburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fanburg.
Fanburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fanburg, as that shot connected.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fanburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Fanburg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fanburg circles away easily
letting Fanburg counter with a right hand.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fanburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fanburg jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fanburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fanburg cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Fanburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Fanburg counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fanburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Fanburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Fanburg. Beautiful body shot.
Fanburg lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fanburg counters with a straight right hand.
Fanburg digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Fanburg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanburg throws a one two combo.
Hunt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fanburg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hunt.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Fanburg counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Fanburg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fanburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fanburg's corner calls for a 1-2. Fanburg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Fanburg connects with a crisp jab.
Fanburg tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fanburg lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fanburg counter with a right hand.
Rei Fanburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fanburg's head but Fanburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fanburg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fanburg counters with a left to the body.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fanburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rei Fanburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanburg cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Fanburg lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Fanburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Fanburg scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Fanburg lands with a shot to the body.
Fanburg connects with a body shot.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Fanburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fanburg.
Fanburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Fanburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Fanburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fanburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Fanburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fanburg works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Fanburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fanburg.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Fanburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Fanburg counters with a left to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Fanburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fanburg connects with a jab.
A jab from Fanburg does it's job there.
Hunt tries to bum rush Fanburg with a series of wild strikes but Fanburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fanburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fanburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Fanburg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.

Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hunt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fanburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fanburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fanburg tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt trying to control the action but Fanburg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Fanburg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Fanburg lands the left hand.
Fanburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Fanburg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Fanburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rei Fanburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt.
Fanburg lands a head shot.
Fanburg lands with a cross.
A left lands for Fanburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanburg cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fanburg cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanburg digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Fanburg lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.

Hunt is rocked!
Fanburg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanburg finish him?
Fanburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Fanburg sprawls well.
Fanburg scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Fanburg lands.

Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fanburg is looking to get back to his feet here but Hunt is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fanburg's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hunt is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fanburg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hunt off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graham Hunt!