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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt rushes Slice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt jumps guard and drags Slice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slice has Hunt in his guard.
Slice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunt!
Slice cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice controlling the pace for now.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slice sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slice lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Slice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slice raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Slice has a good base and remains in mount.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to hold on but Slice pushes him away.
Slice cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Slice avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Slice. What's that going to do exactly?
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to finish this one by submission but Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slice.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slice controlling from the full mount.
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Slice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice struggling a bit here.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slice is in Hunt's guard.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice stands up and waves to Hunt to follow him.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Slice shoots in.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Slice advances to half guard.
Slice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Slice eventually gives up the hold.
Slice is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slice in particular looking to stall.
Hunt wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Slice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slice is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Slice controlling the action here.
Slice prevents Hunt from standing back up.
Slice misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Hunt pushes Slice away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slice gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Slice misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slice wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slice.
Hunt sneaks out the side door and pushes Slice away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Slice blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to sprawl but Slice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to hold on to Slice's head to control him but Slice postures up.
Slice wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimbo Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slice lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Mark Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunt's guard! Nice work there by Slice!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Slice.
I've got Slice 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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