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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Stenmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ingemar Stenmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenmark clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenmark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stenmark was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stenmark keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenmark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenmark, not yet.
Stenmark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stenmark stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stenmark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stenmark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenmark wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his arm.
Stenmark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stenmark tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Stenmark tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt trying to hold on to Stenmark's head to control him but Stenmark postures up.
Hunt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stenmark is staying active.
Hunt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gary Hunt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenmark keeps working.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt 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.
Stenmark parries the strikes from Hunt easily there. Hunt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stenmark to escape.
Hunt lands an elbow.
Hunt trying to control the action but Stenmark is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark regains half guard.
Stenmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stenmark is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenmark is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenmark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stenmark tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenmark has wrist control.
Stenmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenmark to the ground. Hunt is now in Stenmark's guard.
Stenmark is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Stenmark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Stenmark!
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stenmark has passed into side control.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenmark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Stenmark has control of an arm but Hunt manages to advance to Stenmark's back!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes.
Hunt is throwing shots to the body but Stenmark manages to wriggle free. Hunt pounces on him again and ends up in Stenmark's guard.
Stenmark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt stands up over Stenmark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gary Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt trying to control but Stenmark is working from the bottom.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenmark looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Stenmark is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Stenmark keeps moving.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Stenmark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenmark 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.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stenmark's head.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Stenmark's guard.
Stenmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stenmark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control but Stenmark is working from the bottom.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stenmark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Stenmark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenmark postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Stenmark passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Stenmark there.
Stenmark throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Stenmark content to control rather than advance.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Stenmark content to stall in guard here.
Stenmark has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stenmark's guard.
Ingemar Stenmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenmark keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Hunt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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