PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haris Hunt (ranked 3506 p4p, 5197 weight class) and Kole Mack (ranked 432 p4p, 556 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
Mack

186 cm
21
200
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
219
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haris Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kole Mack!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mack!

Mack clinches with his opponent.
Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Mack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Hunt jumps guard but Mack stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haris Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mack is keeping busy.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mack has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Mack blocks a body shot from Hunt.
A short uppercut from Mack.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
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 is trying to break the clinch but Mack is controlling him.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mack has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack lands a left hand.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Mack manages to get underhooks.
Mack working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.

Mack breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt works Mack's body with a nice hook.

Mack moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Mack has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mack is keeping busy.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mack gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kole Mack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A lazy left from Mack finds it's target.
Haris Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack misses with a looping right.
Mack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it.
Mack thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mack in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack.
Mack throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mack counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a one two combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt pushes Mack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Mack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Mack is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.

Mack manages to break the clinch.

Hunt closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the cage.

Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Mack's belly button to the back.
Mack throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haris Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Mack - that's a beauty! Hunt is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mack can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kole Mack!
Kole Mack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.