PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Fishhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Galneryus - Everlasting as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fishhook
vs
Hunter

188 cm
25
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rusty Fishhook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fishhook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Fishhook circles away.
Fishhook swinging wildly here.
Hunter 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.
Hunter tries to clinch but Fishhook moves out of range.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Fishhook keeps it at a distance.
Fishhook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fishhook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunter sprawls well initially but Fishhook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fishhook prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter wants to control but Fishhook is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fishhook wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fishhook is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fishhook is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fishhook.
Fishhook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter has a hand on Fishhook's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fishhook takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to hold on but Fishhook pushes him away.
Fishhook wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Hunter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Fishhook is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well.

Fishhook is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fishhook avoiding Hunter 's attempts to control his hands.
Fishhook has the hooks in. Hunter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.
Hunter is trying to get back to his feet but Fishhook has full control of the position and if anything, Hunter has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hunter trying to control the action but Fishhook just sinks the hooks in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fishhook working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Hunter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fishhook gets his way!
Fishhook not allowing Hunter to control his hands.
Fishhook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunter is trying to get back to his feet but Fishhook has full control of the position and if anything, Hunter has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Fishhook is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunter for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fishhook's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hunter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fishhook's guard. Nice work there by Hunter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishhook is on top in guard.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fishhook is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fishhook wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.

Fishhook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fishhook trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fishhook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fishhook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fishhook won't allow Hunter to get back to his feet.
Fishhook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fishhook looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Fishhook had control of the position.
Fishhook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fishhook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Fishhook dominated that round.
That's time! Fishhook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunter tries to clinch but Fishhook is having none of it.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter tries a body shot but Fishhook blocks it.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Fishhook.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fishhook's elbow.
Hunter tries to work over Fishhook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fishhook is looking for a takedown.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fishhook's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Fishhook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fishhook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Fishhook wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Fishhook is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Fishhook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries a body shot but Fishhook blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishhook blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Fishhook wants to stall.
Fishhook misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Fishhook controls the action.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.

Hunter has picked Fishhook up - he's going for a ride! Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fishhook's head.
Fishhook is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fishhook manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fishhook lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunter!
Fishhook trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Fishhook looking to ground and pound but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Hunter is looking to improve his position but Fishhook isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fishhook throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunter is looking to improve his position but Fishhook isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Fishhook's attempts to control the action.
Fishhook throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fishhook wants to finish this one by submission but Hunter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fishhook.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Hunter fending off the submission attempt from Fishhook.

Fishhook looking for the choke but no joy.

Fishhook working for the choke.

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

Fishhook is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunter for a finish.
Hunter trying to get back to his feet but Fishhook is in full control for now.

Fishhook is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Fishhook has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hunter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter tries to roll but Fishhook sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Fishhook dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fishhook fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Fishhook circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch but Fishhook moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fishhook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Fishhook controls his hands.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries a body shot but Fishhook blocks it.
Hunter taking a breather.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fishhook tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
Fishhook blocks a body shot from Hunter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fishhook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Fishhook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Fishhook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Hunter.
A swing and a miss from Fishhook.
Fishhook swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fishhook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Fishhook circles away.

Fishhook looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Fishhook drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Fishhook prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Fishhook from controlling successfully.
Fishhook tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fishhook stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Fishhook trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fishhook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Rusty Fishhook has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fishhook is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Fishhook circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Fishhook circles away.
Fishhook shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Fishhook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fishhook.
Fishhook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fishhook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fishhook circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Fishhook circles away.

Hunter clinches up with Fishhook and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Fishhook.
Rusty Fishhook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fishhook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fishhook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Fishhook!
After the fight, Rusty Fishhook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.