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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauren Hunt (ranked 8045 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syke West (ranked 6530 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lauren Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syke West!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
West just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt has West pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauren Hunt.
A punch combination from West misses.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Syke West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt blocks a head kick by West.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syke West.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a body kick.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
West tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
West throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
West leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Lauren Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
West throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
West shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syke West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauren Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West is breathing heavily.
Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and West has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between West's legs - danger averted.
West wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
West has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunt connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but West defending well.
West is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
West is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
West is pushing Hunt's head away, looking to escape. Hunt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the strikes from the bottom by West.
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, West has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by West.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is not content to let West control the position.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but West drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
West trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
West goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in West's guard! Nice work there by Hunt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Hunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
West shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As West looks to move away, Hunt throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for West on that attempt.
Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syke West.
West tries to clinch up
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauren Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
West tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
West stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. West pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! West is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and West manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into West's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks West with a solid left hand.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauren Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Hunt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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