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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Durov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Durov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Durov didn't expect that.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durov is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Durov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Durov won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Durov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Durov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durov on the ground.
Durov looks winded!
Hunt stands up and waves to Durov to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Durov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durov misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hunt is nestled in close to Durov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Durov wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Durov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durov is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Durov is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Durov won't allow it.
Durov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Durov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Durov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hunt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Durov goes for an armbar but Hunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Durov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stands and steps away. Durov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Durov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Mark Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durov's knee momentarily.
Durov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Durov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Durov.
Hunt pulls guard.
Hunt has Durov pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durov manages to get himself to full guard.
Durov 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durov keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hunt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Durov can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Durov tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durov gets full guard.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Durov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Durov had control of the position.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Durov wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt stalling.
Hunt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Durov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Durov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Durov is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Durov to take his back!
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.
Durov is trying to break free.
Hunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Durov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Durov.
Mark Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Durov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control.
Durov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the position but Durov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hunt rushes Durov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durov gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oleg Durov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Hunt throws a head kick but Durov moves out of range.
Durov fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Durov.
Durov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a head kick. That will keep Durov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Durov is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Durov's guard.
Durov wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Durov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durov has his feet on Hunt's thighs here. He's pushed Hunt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hunt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Durov!
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energy
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hype
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