PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 2093 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burduada No Cranio
vs
Hunt

188 cm
38
169
22 - 22 - 0

188 cm
46
171
29 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a solid leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Burduada No Cranio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burduada No Cranio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Burduada No Cranio pushes Hunt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burduada No Cranio connects with the punch.
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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Burduada No Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Burduada No Cranio avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio tries to kick Hunt off in order to stand up. Hunt Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burduada No Cranio tries to improve position but can't.
Burduada No Cranio is working hard here to advance position.
Burduada No Cranio is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working away.
Burduada No Cranio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burduada No Cranio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Burduada No Cranio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burduada No Cranio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt prevents Burduada No Cranio from standing back up.
Burduada No Cranio keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hunt shoots in and bounces Burduada No Cranio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burduada No Cranio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burduada No Cranio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Burduada No Cranio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
That's time! Burduada No Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burduada No Cranio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Burduada No Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Good shot there by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Burduada No Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Burduada No Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice right hand.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Paul Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt moves forwards but Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burduada No Cranio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Burduada No Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burduada No Cranio defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Burduada No Cranio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Burduada No Cranio scores with a four punch combination!
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt slips a straight right by Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Burduada No Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burduada No Cranio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burduada No Cranio circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burduada No Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Burduada No Cranio sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Burduada No Cranio avoids it this time.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Burduada No Cranio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Burduada No Cranio. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Burduada No Cranio. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burduada No Cranio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burduada No Cranio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burduada No Cranio sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Burduada No Cranio. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burduada No Cranio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Burduada No Cranio clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Burduada No Cranio lands a lovely overhand right.
Burduada No Cranio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a right hand.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Burduada No Cranio.
Good standup being displayed there by Burduada No Cranio as he connects with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio throws a good cross that connects.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that second round.
That's time! Burduada No Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Burduada No Cranio looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Burduada No Cranio had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a straight right.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws the left hand but Burduada No Cranio avoids the punch easily.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Burduada No Cranio. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burduada No Cranio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Burduada No Cranio delivers a nice body kick.
Burduada No Cranio punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burduada No Cranio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burduada No Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burduada No Cranio throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a punch to the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt shoots in but Burduada No Cranio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burduada No Cranio throws a shot to the body.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
A swing and a miss from Burduada No Cranio.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Burduada No Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Burduada No Cranio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Burduada No Cranio.

Burduada No Cranio gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Burduada No Cranio manages to retain guard.
Burduada No Cranio looking for a sweep. Not yet Burduada No Cranio, not yet.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control the position here.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt won't allow Burduada No Cranio to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burduada No Cranio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.