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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad to The Bone . Gresham has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Gresham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gresham wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gresham defends it easily.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gresham defends well.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gresham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gresham tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt 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 is trying to keep Gresham in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gresham slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Gresham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Gresham counters with a straight right hand.
Gresham tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt rushes Gresham and presses him up against the cage.
Gresham tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Gresham is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gresham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gresham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Gresham is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
Gresham is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gresham avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Gresham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gresham pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Gresham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is working for a kimura but Gresham is defending it quite comfortably.
Gresham actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gresham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gresham is looking to escape.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gresham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gresham is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gresham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gresham's legs - danger averted.
Gresham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt is pushing down on Gresham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gresham is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gresham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gresham keeps working.
Gresham wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gresham is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gresham pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Gresham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt 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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt has his foot on Gresham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gresham works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Gresham shoots in.
Hunt clobbers Gresham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Gresham.
Gresham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gresham is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Gresham counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gresham in his tracks.
Gresham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Microscopic Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gresham throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Gresham.
Gresham moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gresham blocks an uppercut.
Gresham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Hunt digs a right hand into Gresham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gresham's gas tank.
Gresham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gresham.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gresham prevents a body shot from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham successfully pulls guard.
Gresham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gresham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gresham wants to sweep but no luck.
Gresham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gresham is retaining full guard.
Microscopic Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gresham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gresham is keeping the position.
Hunt pushing down on Gresham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Gresham's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gresham.
Gresham really wants to buck Hunt off and get back to his feet.
Gresham can't escape the position.
Gresham is bucking up trying to escape but Hunt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hunt takes Gresham's back.
Gresham showing good submission defense here.
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gresham has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunt has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gresham is trying to break free.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Gresham pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gresham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunt's arms.
Hunt working for a choke but Gresham is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Microscopic Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gresham shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Gresham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gresham wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Nice defenses there by Gresham.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Microscopic Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Gresham saw that one coming.
Gresham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gresham to counter with a crisp jab.
Gresham walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Microscopic Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gresham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gresham tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gresham moves out of range of the strikes.
Gresham tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gresham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gresham prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gresham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gresham's back!
Gresham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gresham prevents Hunt from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gresham tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Hunt wants to control but Gresham manages to buck him off and is now in Hunt's guard! Nice work there by Gresham!
Gresham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt has his foot on Gresham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gresham works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham looking to pass the guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gresham manages to get himself to full guard.
Gresham keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gresham working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Gresham seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gresham looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Gresham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gresham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gresham keeps moving.
Gresham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gresham is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt pushes down on Gresham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Microscopic Hunt.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Microscopic Hunt!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Microscopic Hunt!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Microscopic Hunt!
Microscopic Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
Microscopic Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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