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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 666 p4p, 653 weight class) and Pho Hunna (ranked 49 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Hunna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunna finds it's way round the side to connect with Brunson's head.
Brunson tries to clinch up.
Hunna punishes Brunson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunna misses the target.
Brunson is looking for a counter combo.
Hunna just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunna lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Brunson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunna misses with a hook.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Hunna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hunna to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunna lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunna gets caught flat footed, as Brunson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunna is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna looking to control.
Hunna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Hunna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunna has his foot on Brunson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunson works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Hunna blocks nicely.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brunson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunna 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.
Brunson gets to his feet. Hunna looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson with a poor takedown
enabling Hunna to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson tries to clinch there but Hunna circles away.
Hunna jabs Brunson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunson tries to clinch there but Hunna circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hunna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brunson goes for a double leg but Hunna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunna continues to drive forward.
Hunna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunna tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Hunna back against the cage.
Hunna gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Hunna digs a right hand underneath Brunson's ribcage. Brunson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Hunna.
Brunson is working for takedown but Hunna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Hunna.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Hunna stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Hunna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunna is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunna down to the mat. Hunna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunna counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna lunges at Brunson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunson's hand.
Hunna cracks Brunson with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunna as he connects with a hook.
Brunson fails to land the takedown.
Hunna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunna has Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Hunna slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Hunna as the two fighters clinch.
Hunna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
Hunna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Hunna lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Hunna.
Hunna tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Hunna back against the cage.
Brunson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
Come on Hunna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunna has Brunson pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Hunna's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Hunna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brunson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brunson kicks off Hunna and gets to his feet.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunna as he jumps to the side.
Brunson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but Hunna shows good takedown defense.
Hunna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson tries to move into range but Hunna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunna scores with a body shot.
Hunna works Brunson's body with a nice hook.
Hunna lands a body shot.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Hunna circles away easily
and Hunna counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunson darts in looking for a takedown but Hunna gets double underhooks and turns Brunson into the cage.
Hunna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brunson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunna lands a jab to the nose.
Brunson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunna lands a head shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hunna counter with a right hand.
Brunson is rocked!
Hunna waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Brunson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Brunson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Brunson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunna has Brunson in his guard.
Brunson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brunson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunson is just riding it out for now. Hunna eventually gives up the hold.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brunson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is trying to control the action in half guard but Brunson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brunson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunna is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Hunna passes to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunna trying to control the position but Brunson is working away.
Brunson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna prevents Brunson from escaping the position.
Brunson is not content to let Hunna control the position.
Hunna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brunson's legs.
A lull in the action here.
Hunna trying to control the action but Brunson is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunna decides to stand back up.
Brunson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunna counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunna connects with a body shot.
Brunson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunna circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Hunna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson shoots in but Hunna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Hunna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunna lands a jab to Brunson's midsection.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Hunna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brunson walks into a left hand.
Brunson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunna, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunna gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Hunna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunna digs a right hand into Brunson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hunna.
Brunson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hunna as the two fighters clinch.
Hunna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunna has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brunson regains guard immediately.
Hunna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna drops back looking for a leg! Brunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brunson manages to kick Hunna off! Hunna jumps back into Brunson's guard.
Hunna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pho Hunna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brunson is looking to reverse the position.
Brunson is trying to work for a sweep but Hunna has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brunson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunna wants to finish this one by submission but Brunson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunna.
Hunna is looking to work his way around to Brunson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hunna looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brunson tries to lock up and control but Hunna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brunson tries to reverse the position but Hunna maintains control.
Hunna content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson really wants to buck Hunna off and get back to his feet.
Brunson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna wants to control the pace but Brunson is squirming around nicely.
Brunson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunna.
Hunna wants to control the pace but Brunson is squirming around nicely.
Hunna moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brunson has worked his arm free - good work by Brunson!
Brunson is not content to let Hunna control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunson, who protects the arm well.
Hunna trying to control the position but Brunson is working away.
Hunna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brunson manages to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is not content to let Hunna control the position.
Brunson wants to improve his position but Hunna is controlling well.
Brunson wants to control but Hunna is keeping busy.
Brunson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brunson kicks Hunna off and gets back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to clinch but Hunna is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunna! But no joy.
Hunna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunna circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunson tries to clinch there but Hunna circles away.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunna counters with a nice body shot.
Blonde Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Hunna avoids nicely.
Brunson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Hunna from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Hunna preventing the sweep.
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Brunson looking to control but Hunna passes into half guard.
Hunna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunna tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hunna wants to take his opponent's back but Brunson doesn't allow it.
Hunna controlling the pace for now.
Brunson wants to hold on but Hunna pushes him away.
Brunson tries to reverse the position but Hunna maintains control.
Hunna takes Brunson's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brunson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brunson for a finish.
Hunna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brunson tries to escape the position.
Brunson is working hard here to advance position.
Brunson showing good submission defense here.
Hunna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brunson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brunson fails to land the takedown.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunna counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunna's guard.
Hunna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunna is retaining full guard.
Hunna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunna working for a triangle but Brunson defends it easily.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunna's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brunson has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hunna controls his leg.
Hunna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunna wants to control but Brunson is keeping busy.
Brunson throwing shots but Hunna is blocking nicely.
Hunna tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but Hunna defending well.
Hunna gets back to full guard.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Hunna has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunna wants to control the pace but Brunson is squirming around nicely.
Hunna is looking to stand but Brunson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Brunson tries to lock up and control but Hunna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brunson regains half guard.
Hunna is keen to just control but Brunson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson won't allow Hunna to pass to mount.
Hunna prevents Brunson from improving his position.
Brunson throws a strike from the bottom but Hunna passes into side control!
Brunson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Brunson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna seems to be working for a kimura but Brunson defends the submission attempt.
Hunna seems to be working for a kimura but Brunson defends the submission attempt.
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brunson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brunson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunna passes into half guard.
Brunson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunna works his way into full mount!
Brunson reaches up and pulls Hunna towards him, trying to control the position. Hunna manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Brunson! Brunson tries to roll over - now Hunna is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Brunson has to tap out! Great work there by Hunna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pho Hunna!
A relieved looking Pho Hunna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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