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Event:
SFC 13: Lesnar x Brasi
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Boy wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy throws a big counter head kick but Hunter avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Boy is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away. #SUB2#
Hunter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boy.
Boy trying his best to control but Hunter has mounted him.
Boy tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter controlling from mount.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter unloading with bombs!
Hunter dominating with strikes here.
Boy tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.#SUB#
Hunter has control of Boy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boy tries to hold on but Hunter postures up.#T3##SUB#
Hunter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boy! #SU2#
Boy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Boy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Boy circles away easily
and Boy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Boy throws a counter combo.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Boy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy counters with a good low kick that Hunter was not able to check.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Hunter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoy.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Hunter backs off Boy throws a huge counter combo but Hunter manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Boy.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses.
Hunter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Hunter shakes him off and moves away.
Fat Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Boy moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Hunter shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Boy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunter with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Hunter shoots and misses #CL2#
and Boy counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Boy successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Boy is not content to let Hunter control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boy moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunter looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Boy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.
Hunter fails with the takedown
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mark Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boy's guard.#ES2#
Boy has his feet on Hunter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunter dips to his left and cracks Boy with an uppercut!
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Hunter shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy unleashes a big counter combination but Hunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Boy counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Boy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Boy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunter tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter shoots and misses
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter wants to clinch but Boy slips to the side
and Boy counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Boy with the counter takedown but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunter is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Despite the aggression on Boy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter fails with the takedown
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Boy counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter is working for takedown but Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boy lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Boy successfully pulls guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Mark Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boy holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Boy wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fat Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fat Boy!
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Event:
SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kuklinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuklinski's waist but Kuklinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Kuklinski forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Kuklinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuklinski misses with the head strike.
Kuklinski scores with a hook to the body.
Kuklinski lands an uppercut.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Kuklinski pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards. #T1#
Kuklinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kuklinski.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuklinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuklinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuklinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuklinski after a bit of a struggle.
Kuklinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kuklinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinski lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kuklinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Hunter is rocked!
Kuklinski drops Hunter with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Hunter is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seriaoski enables Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seriaoski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Seriaoski keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter stays in close to Seriaoski's body and controls the position.
Seriaoski wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Seriaoski is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Seriaoski gets full guard.#T1#
Seriaoski is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Seriaoski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seriaoski trying to control the position.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seriaoski trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borque Seriaoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seriaoski scoring well with a low kick there.
Seriaoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Borque Seriaoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Seriaoski with a hook.
Seriaoski sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Seriaoski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seriaoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Hunter stays in close to Seriaoski's body and controls the position.
Seriaoski is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hunter stands up over Seriaoski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter postures up.
#SUB2#
Seriaoski looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seriaoski for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Hunter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Seriaoski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Mark Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seriaoski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seriaoski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Hunter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seriaoski is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Seriaoski struggling a bit here.
Seriaoski tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom here.
Seriaoski being controlled for a moment.
Hunter working away.#T1#
Seriaoski tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Mark Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seriaoski seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunter dominates the positioning.
Hunter prevents Seriaoski from escaping the position.
Seriaoski tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Seriaoski some visible discomfort.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seriaoski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seriaoski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hunter easily slips into full mount!
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hunter landing shots from mount.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunter with shots to the head and body - Seriaoski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Seriaoski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seriaoski is breathing heavily.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunter lands a big elbow. #T3#
Seriaoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter controlling from mount.
The referee warns Seriaoski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
You get the feeling that Seriaoski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Hunter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hunter prevents Seriaoski from getting the reversal.
Seriaoski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hunter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Seriaoski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seriaoski takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Seriaoski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seriaoski jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Seriaoski.
A punch combination from Seriaoski misses. #TD#
Hunter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter working over Seriaoski with some ground and pound. Seriaoski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hunter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Seriaoski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seriaoski can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seriaoski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Seriaoski taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hunter there.
Borque Seriaoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Hunter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Seriaoski wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seriaoski tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Seriaoski is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Seriaoski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunter escapes and throws Seriaoski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Seriaoski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Hunter looking for the RNC.
Hunter is punishing Seriaoski with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Seriaoski is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunter has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunter Tightens the hold and Seriaoski taps out furiously! Hunter displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hunter!
Mark Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SFC 1: Page x Bonini
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Joe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Joe drags him back down.
An elbow from Joe crashes against the mat.
Joe working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Joe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Joe prevents Hunter from escaping the position.
Joe landing a few strikes.
Joe just content to control the position.
Joe working the head with strikes.
Joe working the ground and pound.
Hunter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Joe lands an elbow.
Joe working the head with strikes.
Joe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple.
Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joe tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunter is trying to escape the position but Joe is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Joe lands an elbow. #T3#
Joe taking a breather here.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Joe cracks Hunter with a big elbow.
Joe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Hunter is pushing Joe's head away, looking to escape. Joe manages to hold on to the position though.
Hunter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe is working Hunter over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Joe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe landing a few strikes.
Joe working the head with strikes.
Hunter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joe controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.#TD2#
Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Hunter pushes Joe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.
Joe not doing much here.
Joe winds up and cracks Hunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe working Hunter over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe working Hunter over with strikes.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Joe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joe is continuing to stall.
Joe throwing shots but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Joe.
Hunter is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well. #T4#
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.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Hunter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hunter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Joe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Joe controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Samoa Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe jabs at Hunter's body.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunter's guard.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Samoa Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunter some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Joe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joe lands a nice forearm strike.
Joe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe is working Hunter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joe is putting a hurting on Hunter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joe working the ground and pound.
Joe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hunter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Samoa Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The referee asks Joe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunter is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Joe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hunter is trying to buck Joe off.
Joe controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe jabs at Hunter's body.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Joe misses.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunter eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe jabs at Hunter's body.#TD2#
Hunter tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mark Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter tries to kick Joe off but Joe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Joe!
Samoa Joe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Beasley. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Beasley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunter defends well and Beasley ends up having to push Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter with a poor takedown
and Beasley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Beasley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunter smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Beasley lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Beasley as Hunter shoots in.
Willard Beasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunter.#CL#
Beasley pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley has Hunter pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Beasley sprawls well.
As Hunter tries to get set, Beasley tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunter manages to avoid the attempt.
Beasley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beasley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunter.
Beasley swinging wildly here.
Beasley backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beasley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunter eats them both and turns towards Beasley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beasley has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Beasley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hunter quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Hunter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beasley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Beasley pulls guard. #SUB#
Beasley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beasley wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Beasley looking to control.
Beasley wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunter is working Beasley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beasley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Hunter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Beasley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beasley jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Beasley around his waist. Beasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Beasley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4##KD2#
Hunter lands a big uppercut and Beasley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beasley looks OK. Hunter waves Beasley back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Willard Beasley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hunter gets the takedown into side control. #ROC2#
Beasley is rocked!
Beasley is being controlled here.
Oh Beasley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beasley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Hunter stands up and beckons Beasley to his feet.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Beasley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beasley feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Beasley misses
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Hunter closes the distance looking for a takedown. Hunter picks Beasley up and slams him brutally to the floor. Beasley is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Mark Hunter!
After the fight, Mark Hunter 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Baby scores with a four punch combination!
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Hunter tries to counter with a takedown but Baby is quick to defend against it.
Baby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baby misses with a body shot.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baby tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Baby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baby continues to drive forward.
Baby throws a counter combo.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Baby.
Baby tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baby cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baby's calf.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Baby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter shoots in but Baby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Baby misses.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Baby blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Baby clinches with his opponent.
Baby tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Baby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
#TD#
Hunter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baby is trying to keep an underhook but Hunter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Hunter stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Baby rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baby misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hunter with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Baby has been cut.
Baby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunter's face.
Baby looks winded!
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!
Baby looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baby gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Baby's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
#TD#
Hunter has clasped his hands together around Baby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Hunter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baby seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunter dominates the positioning.#SU#
Hunter stands up.
Baby throws a head kick that misses.
Baby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunter counters with a solid body kick. #T3##TD#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter working the ground and pound.
Hunter working the ground and pound.
Hunter controls the position. #SU#
Hunter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baby to his feet.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Hunter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baby!
Baby tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Baby 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 Hunter gets his way!
Hunter missing with strikes. #SUB#
Hunter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Baby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Baby's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Baby.
Baby is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baby tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.#BC2#
Baby breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Baby misses.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hunter scores with a takedown into Baby's guard.
Hunter is standing up over Baby. Baby looks to escape but Hunter dives into side control.
Baby is breathing heavily.#T1##REVB##SU#
Hunter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baby. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Baby breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Baby clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Hunter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter 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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Baby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baby.
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Baby is in a horrible position here. Hunter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baby wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Baby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunter stays in close to Baby's body and controls the position.
Hunter passes Baby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Baby's head.
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hunter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Baby.
Baby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Baby taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Baby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Big Baby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Baby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Hunter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baby! #SUB#
Hunter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunter raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hunter with the ground and pound from mount.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunter scoring with strikes but Baby is staying in there. #ROC#
Baby is rocked!#SU#
Hunter gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4##TD#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baby is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?#SU#
Hunter stands up and beckons Baby to his feet. #TD#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Baby is on queer street and Hunter is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mark Hunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Sloan misses with a body kick.
Sloan looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Sloan is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Sloan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunter throws a counter combo.
A head kick by Hunter - that's a beauty! Sloan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hunter can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Hunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.#T1#
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunter prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Hunter passes into side control, despite Thompson's attempt to control the position.
Thompson tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Thompson is pushing Hunter's head away, looking to escape. Hunter manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Hunter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunter! #ES2#
Hunter throws Thompson to one side and escapes!#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Hunter on that attempt. #TD2#
Hunter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunter is in Thompson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunter pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Hunter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson missing with punches from the bottom.
Thompson has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thompson looking for subs from the bottom but Hunter mounts him!
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunter fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.#SUB#
Thompson has an active guard here but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES#
Thompson kicks off Hunter and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Hunter tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hunter is quick to defend against it.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunter.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Hunter dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Hunter is breathing heavily.#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Thompson is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hunter gets a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson. #T1#
Thompson is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Mark Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunter 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.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Hunter postures up.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Thompson!
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