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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Cykelstyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronny Cykelstyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cykelstyre looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Cykelstyre throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Cykelstyre throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cykelstyre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cykelstyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Cykelstyre saw it coming and moves away.
Cykelstyre cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cykelstyre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cykelstyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cykelstyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Cykelstyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cykelstyre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cykelstyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cykelstyre swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cykelstyre. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Cykelstyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Cykelstyre defends it.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter is pressing down on Cykelstyre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cykelstyre is holding on for now.
Cykelstyre is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Cykelstyre trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cykelstyre is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre throws a big shot that misses.
Cykelstyre throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Cykelstyre checks a leg kick.
Cykelstyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Cykelstyre throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Cykelstyre misses with a looping right.
Cykelstyre lands the left hand.
Cykelstyre lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
Cykelstyre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cykelstyre is defending well.
Hunter prevents Cykelstyre from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Cykelstyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cykelstyre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter looks gassed!
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cykelstyre misses with a double jab
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cykelstyre. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cykelstyre throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cykelstyre swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Cykelstyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Cykelstyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cykelstyre misses with a body shot.
Cykelstyre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cykelstyre throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cykelstyre connects with a looping right hand.
Cykelstyre throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Cykelstyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Cykelstyre misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cykelstyre throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Cykelstyre.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cykelstyre throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cykelstyre manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cykelstyre moves out of range.
Cykelstyre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Cykelstyre throws a left and a right that both miss
so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter stops Cykelstyre from standing up.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Cykelstyre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cykelstyre is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter stops Cykelstyre from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cykelstyre misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cykelstyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
A jab from Cykelstyre misses.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Cykelstyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Cykelstyre throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cykelstyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cykelstyre takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Cykelstyre lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Ronny Cykelstyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Travis Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter cracks Cykelstyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cykelstyre blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cykelstyre misses the jab.
Cykelstyre missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cykelstyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cykelstyre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cykelstyre drops Hunter with a beautiful combination! Hunter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cykelstyre is looking for the KO!
Hunter is rocked!
Cykelstyre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a leg kick.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Cykelstyre finish him?
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cykelstyre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cykelstyre drops Hunter with a beautiful combination! Hunter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cykelstyre is looking for the KO!
Hunter lands a head shot.
Cykelstyre lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Cykelstyre stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Cykelstyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Cykelstyre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Cykelstyre throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Cykelstyre throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Cykelstyre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cykelstyre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter shoots in but Cykelstyre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cykelstyre slips a straight right by Hunter.
Cykelstyre throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cykelstyre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Cykelstyre as Hunter shoots in.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Ronny Cykelstyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cykelstyre throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Cykelstyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Cykelstyre misses.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cykelstyre as he avoids it easily.
Cykelstyre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cykelstyre avoids them all with ease.
Cykelstyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cykelstyre misses with a straight right.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Cykelstyre circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cykelstyre throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cykelstyre checks a leg kick.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cykelstyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips under a jab from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunter lunges at Cykelstyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cykelstyre's hand.
Cykelstyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cykelstyre misses with a hook.
Cykelstyre misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Cykelstyre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Cykelstyre's head.
Cykelstyre looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter tries to bum rush Cykelstyre with a series of wild strikes but Cykelstyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cykelstyre. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Cykelstyre clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cykelstyre throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Cykelstyre misses with an uppercut.
Cykelstyre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cykelstyre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Cykelstyre moves away and avoids it.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cykelstyre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Cykelstyre sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Cykelstyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ronny Cykelstyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cykelstyre manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Cykelstyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre misses with a jab to the body
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cykelstyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Cykelstyre dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Cykelstyre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Cykelstyre tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cykelstyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Cykelstyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cykelstyre throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cykelstyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Cykelstyre circles away.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cykelstyre throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cykelstyre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cykelstyre throws out the jab.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cykelstyre tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cykelstyre wants it to stay on the feet.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
A big right from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre misses with a straight right.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Cykelstyre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Cykelstyre down.
Hunter feints and then cracks Cykelstyre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cykelstyre down.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cykelstyre's sensitive parts.
Cykelstyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Cykelstyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cykelstyre pinned against the cage. Cykelstyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Cykelstyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cykelstyre misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cykelstyre tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cykelstyre to the ground. Cykelstyre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cykelstyre throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter motions for Cykelstyre to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cykelstyre scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cykelstyre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cykelstyre throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown. Cykelstyre fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cykelstyre is keeping the position for now.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cykelstyre wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Cykelstyre wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Cykelstyre is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Cykelstyre slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Cykelstyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cykelstyre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cykelstyre misses with the combination.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Cykelstyre misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Hunter misses with a body shot
and Cykelstyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Cykelstyre is avoiding it.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre misses with a looping left.
Hunter tries to bum rush Cykelstyre with a series of wild strikes but Cykelstyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cykelstyre looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Cykelstyre misses with a two punch combination.
Cykelstyre moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Cykelstyre circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Cykelstyre.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cykelstyre throws out the jab.
Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Cykelstyre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cykelstyre manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Cykelstyre's guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter won't allow Cykelstyre to get back to his feet.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travis Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter trying to control but Cykelstyre is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Hunter!
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