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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Poddy McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poddy McConnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Hunt's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poddy McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt misses the jab.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McConnell is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, McConnell circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
McConnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Poddy McConnell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
McConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt thuds a left hand into McConnell's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow McConnell down.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
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!
Hunt swinging wildly here.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Hunt misses.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Hunt.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
McConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Frank Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and McConnell counters with a two punch combo.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell blocks the body kick.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McConnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt thuds a left hand into McConnell's body.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poddy McConnell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McConnell avoids it.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McConnell's calf.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. McConnell takes a step back to recover.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt wants to clinch up but McConnell keeps it at a distance.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
McConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McConnell needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
McConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - McConnell circles away.
McConnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
McConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Hunt misses.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt cracks the inside of McConnell's front leg.
Frank Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Poddy McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but McConnell sprawls well.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at McConnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to bum rush McConnell with a series of wild strikes but McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poddy McConnell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hunt throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McConnell takes one on the button.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McConnell's hands.
Hunt looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Poddy McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Hunt throws a combination. McConnell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
McConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt tries to bum rush McConnell with a series of wild strikes but McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McConnell counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at McConnell to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
McConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks for the body kick but McConnell saw that one coming.
As Hunt looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
McConnell is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - McConnell circles away.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - McConnell circles away.
Frank Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
Poddy McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hunt!
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