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GAMMA: Contenders #179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oly Mahaffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eck Easy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eck Easy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oly Mahaffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eck Easy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahaffey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Easy circles away.
Mahaffey avoids the head kick by Easy.
Easy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Easy.
Easy scores with a head kick.
Oly Mahaffey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahaffey blocks a head kick by Easy.
Easy cracks Mahaffey with an open hand slap.
Easy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahaffey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mahaffey prevents Easy from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahaffey throws a strike aimed at the side of Easy's head but Easy avoids it well.
Easy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mahaffey slows the pace down.
Mahaffey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Easy to his feet.
Easy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eck Easy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easy connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Easy finds it's target.
Mahaffey clinches up with Easy and pushes him back against the cage.
Easy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahaffey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Easy jumps guard but Mahaffey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Easy lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahaffey won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahaffey fails to pull guard.
Easy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahaffey wants the takedown. Easy is fighting it off but Mahaffey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Easy's guard against the cage.
Mahaffey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oly Mahaffey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Easy misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahaffey moves in looking to clinch but Easy pushes him off.
Easy tries a head kick but it misses.
Easy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Easy throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahaffey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oly Mahaffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahaffey wants to clinch up but Easy keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahaffey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eck Easy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahaffey tries for a takedown but Easy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Easy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Easy wants it to stay on the feet.
Easy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Easy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Easy throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Mahaffey is predictable there
and Easy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahaffey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Easy lands a leg kick that knocks Mahaffey off balance momentarily.
Easy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Easy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahaffey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Easy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahaffey somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oly Mahaffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easy works over Mahaffey's head and body with a nice combination.
Easy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahaffey.
Easy connects with a leg kick. Mahaffey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Easy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahaffey throws a combination that misses
and Easy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Easy throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Easy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Easy fails to land with a series of punches.
Oly Mahaffey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Easy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahaffey's head.
Easy scores with a head kick.
Easy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Easy.
Easy is looking to slow Mahaffey down with leg kicks.
Easy misses with a head kick.
Easy scores with a leg kick.
Easy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahaffey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Easy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Easy throws a head kick that half lands.
Easy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahaffey takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Easy.
Eck Easy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Easy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Easy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Easy throws a head kick that Mahaffey semi-blocks.
Mahaffey tries to clinch but Easy is having none of it.
Easy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Easy.
Easy tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easy throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eck Easy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mahaffey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Easy.
Mahaffey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Easy can pounce on him.
Easy lands a head kick!
Mahaffey is looking to clinch.
Mahaffey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Easy lands a head kick!
Easy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahaffey is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahaffey misses with an uppercut
and Easy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Easy.
A lazy body kick from Mahaffey
and Easy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahaffey avoids the head kick by Easy.
Easy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahaffey.
Easy misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Easy.
Eck Easy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oly Mahaffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Easy thumps Mahaffey with a low kick.
Mahaffey is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Easy.
Easy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Easy duly obliges.
Easy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mahaffey is looking to clinch.
Easy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easy scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Easy.
Easy tries a head kick but it misses.
Easy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Easy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Easy scores with a punch to the head.
Mahaffey avoids the head kick by Easy.
Easy misses with a double jab.
Easy is looking to slow Mahaffey down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easy pushes Mahaffey away with a front kick.
Easy throws a head kick that half lands.
Easy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Easy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Easy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahaffey.
Easy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easy feints a jab promting Mahaffey to slip. Easy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahaffey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eck Easy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Easy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Eck Easy!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Eck Easy!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Eck Easy!
Eck Easy wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Manupbr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Money might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Triumph by Wu Tang Clan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Manupbr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manupbr throws the left hand but Money avoids the punch easily.
Money closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manupbr to the mat! Manupbr manages to get full guard.
Money landing some decent shots from guard.
Money drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manupbr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manupbr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manupbr!
Money tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manupbr working the head with strikes.
Money regains half guard.
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manupbr pulls his head out easily.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Money won't allow Manupbr to pass to mount.
Manupbr wants to take a breather but Money is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Manupbr is pressing down on Money's thigh, looking to free his foot. Money is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manupbr pulls his head out easily.
Manupbr winds up and cracks Money with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manupbr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Money has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manupbr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Money manages to get to full guard.
Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manupbr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manupbr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money 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.
Money working for a triangle but Manupbr defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manupbr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manupbr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manupbr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manupbr trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manupbr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manupbr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manupbr defends well.
Manupbr pushing down on Money's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manupbr pulls his head out easily.
Money gets full guard.
Manupbr trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manupbr wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Manupbr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manupbr has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manupbr is looking to work some ground and pound but Money has wrist control.
Money looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manupbr is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but Manupbr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manupbr tries to pass to full mount but Money defends it.
Money moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manupbr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Money is looking for a triangle but Manupbr pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money working for a triangle but Manupbr defends it easily.
Manupbr tries to free his leg and advance position but Money is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Money dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Money on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manupbr. Manupbr obviously looking to wear him down.
Manupbr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Money.
Money closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manupbr to the mat! Manupbr manages to get full guard.
Trey Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money pushes down on Manupbr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Money is trying to work for a kimura but Manupbr is defending well.
Money is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Manupbr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trey Money!
Trey Money very nearly forgot to thank Beast Body amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cavero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is The Realest Sport. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cavero!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cavero counters with a right hand to the body.
Cavero misses with a double jab.
Cavero misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cavero as he avoids it easily.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Cavero.
An inside leg kick from Cavero misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cavero.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Cavero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavero tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Cavero manages to break the clinch.
Cavero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavero wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt tries to control but Cavero wriggling away.
Hunt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hunt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cavero is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cavero is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position!
Hunt seems keen to control Cavero's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cavero is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavero looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cavero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavero throws a big right hand that misses.
Cavero gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Cavero's guard.
Hunt stops Cavero from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Hunt just wasn't active enough.
Cavero looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cavero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cavero's waist but Cavero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Cavero tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cavero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavero throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavero wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavero slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavero misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Cavero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cavero throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Cavero stuffs the takedown.
Cavero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cavero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Cavero as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavero.
Cavero throws a one two combo.
Cavero misses with a wild combination.
Cavero checks a low kick from Hunt.
Cavero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunt back to the cage. Cavero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cavero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cavero is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Cavero circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cavero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hunt is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt throwing strikes but Cavero manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cavero trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Cavero stands up and beckons Hunt to his feet.
Hunt gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Cavero.
Cavero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cavero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cavero fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Cavero avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Cavero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavero circles away.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Cavero.
An inside leg kick from Cavero misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cavero. Cavero obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Cavero scores with a nice strike.
Cavero moves into the clinch successfully.
Cavero prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cavero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoiding damage as Cavero throws knees to the body.
Cavero manages to break the clinch.
Cavero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cavero misses with a wild combination.
Juan Cavero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cavero.
Cavero throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Cavero misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cavero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavero lands a right hook to the body.
Cavero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cavero keeps the fight on the outside.
Cavero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cavero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cavero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Cavero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cavero.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavero tries to escape but Hunt is in control.
Hunt throws a strike aimed at the side of Cavero's head but Cavero avoids it well.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cavero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunt working the strikes but Cavero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cavero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cavero wants to get back to his feet.
Cavero is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cavero kicks off Hunt and gets to his feet.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cavero counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Cavero is out of range.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cavero misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavero misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cavero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cavero throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Cavero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cavero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cavero.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cavero's calf.
Juan Cavero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Cavero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Cavero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cavero wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
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 lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Cavero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Cavero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cavero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight for Juan Cavero!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Juan Cavero!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Juan Cavero!
Juan Cavero wins by unanimous decision!
Juan Cavero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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