PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vostovischk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vostovischk
vs
Hunt

192 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
259 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Vostovischk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vostovischk defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vostovischk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vostovischk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vostovischk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vostovischk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vostovischk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vostovischk leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Vostovischk tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vostovischk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vostovischk looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Vostovischk.
Vostovischk misses with a few strikes there.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vostovischk defending well though.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt misses with a head shot. Vostovischk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vostovischk wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vostovischk is breathing heavily.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt postures up in Vostovischk's guard and throws a big left but Vostovischk blocks it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vostovischk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander Vostovischk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Hunt.

Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vostovischk's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt works his way into full mount!
Vostovischk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunt raining down shots from the mount!
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 unloads with some shots from mount but Vostovischk bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt punching from mount but Vostovischk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hunt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vostovischk?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt wants to advance to full mount but Vostovischk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

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.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Vostovischk has wrist control.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vostovischk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt throws a strike but Vostovischk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vostovischk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hunt uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Hunt scores with a takedown into Vostovischk's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vostovischk keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.

Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Vostovischk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vostovischk manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Vostovischk's guard.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt won't allow Vostovischk to get back to his feet.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt working Vostovischk over with strikes.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vostovischk keeps working.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Vostovischk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt working Vostovischk over with strikes.
Vostovischk has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt is trying to control. Vostovischk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vostovischk's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but Vostovischk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Hunt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vostovischk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vostovischk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vostovischk's head.
Hunt is keen to just control but Vostovischk is a slippery customer.
Vostovischk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.

Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Vostovischk defends the submission attempt.
Hunt throwing shots but Vostovischk is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vostovischk tries to kick Hunt off but Hunt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Vostovischk dodges it nicely.
Vostovischk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vostovischk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Vostovischk blocks nicely.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Vostovischk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vostovischk manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Vostovischk's guard.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Vostovischk has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vostovischk to the mat! Vostovischk manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vostovischk keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vostovischk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vostovischk keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt prevents Vostovischk from getting back to his feet.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vostovischk!

Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Vostovischk is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vostovischk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Derek Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Vostovischk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Hunt!