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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uncomfortably Numb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Numb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Numb duly obliges.
Numb misses with a takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Numb. Those never looked like landing.
Numb misses the shot to the body.
Numb throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Numb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Numb's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Numb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Numb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Uncomfortably Numb just wasn't active enough.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Numb looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Numb's shoulder, as Numb tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Numb's ribs.
Numb shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortably Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt feints a jab promting Numb to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Numb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Numb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Numb moves away.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numb is looking for a sweep.
Numb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Numb won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Numb's hands, connecting with Numb's forehead.
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Numb defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numb tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb gets back to full guard.
Numb trying to control the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Numb keeps moving.
Numb working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Numb defends it.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Numb dodges it nicely.
Numb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Numb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Numb is trying is best to control the position here.
Numb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Numb landing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numb is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
Numb is looking to control Hunt but Hunt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Numb shoots in but no luck this time.
Numb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Numb has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Numb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Numb lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Numb takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Numb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Numb preventing the sweep.
Numb throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb throws a big right hand that misses.
Numb wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Numb wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Numb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numb is keeping the position for now.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numb is adopting a defensive guard.
Numb working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Numb wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Numb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Numb dodges it nicely.
Numb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Numb keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Numb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Numb.
Numb wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Numb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Numb trying to control here.
Numb is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Numb is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uncomfortably Numb 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Numb scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Numb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Numb!
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Numb regains half guard.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Numb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Numb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Numb is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Numb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb 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.
Numb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt won't allow Numb to sweep him here.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Numb is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt stands and throws Numb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Numb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Numb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt working over Numb with some ground and pound. Numb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Numb is trying to get back to full guard.
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 is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Numb moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Numb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Numb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom.
Numb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Numb wants to sweep but no luck.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom.
Hunt pushing down on Numb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Numb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hunt.
I think Hunt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Hunt made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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