PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HEALTH - TEARS. Mike Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fitch
vs
Hunt

190 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

180 cm
29
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Fitch misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch, which made it look bad.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.

Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitch sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fitch gets back to full 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.

Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Fitch in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitch defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.

Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitch trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitch scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Fitch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Fitch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitch.
Fitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitch tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitch to the ground. Fitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fitch to the ground. Hunt is now in Fitch's guard.

Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fitch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.

Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Fitch in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Fitch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Fitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitch.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fitch moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for takedown but Fitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fitch manages to break the clinch.
Fitch tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.

Fitch clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Fitch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitch stalls.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt has Fitch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fitch tumbling to the mat - Hunt dives into Fitch's guard.
Fitch trying to control the position.

Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.

Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Fitch is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Nice sprawl there from Fitch as Hunt shoots in.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitch's waist but Fitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Fitch looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Fitch on that attempt.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Fitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitch has managed to clinch.
Hunt jumps guard but Fitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fitch manages to get underhooks.
Fitch goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt with a poor takedown

and Fitch counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hunt!

Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fitch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Fitch finish him?

Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.

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

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fitch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitch happy to just control the position for now.

Fitch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fitch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fitch has hold of Hunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt tries to improve his position but instead Fitch has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Fitch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Fitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.

Fitch tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fitch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fitch looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fitch wants to control but Hunt postures up.

Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but Fitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Fitch is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitch is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt won't allow Fitch to sweep him here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt passes Fitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitch is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitch is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitch trying to control the position.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitch is proving hard to escape from.

Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitch dives on top into guard.

Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitch defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitch wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Fitch tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Fitch misses with a few strikes there.
Fitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Fitch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Fitch throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Fitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fitch throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Fitch throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitch darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Fitch into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitch.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Fitch, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Fitch against the cage but Fitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Fitch throws a one two combo.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Fitch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fitch is having none of it.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily

and Fitch counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt jumps guard but Fitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch wants to get back to his feet.
Fitch regains half guard.
Fitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitch.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.

Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitch is aware though and is defending well.
Fitch works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
Fitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Adam Fitch!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Adam Fitch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Adam Fitch!

Adam Fitch wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Fitch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.