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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 732 p4p, 90 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 489 p4p, 70 weight class). Pavel Savkov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Hunt digs a good hook to Savkov's body.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov has his takedown stuffed
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savkov has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has passed into side control.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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. Savkov connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov working the head and body with strikes.
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Savkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard.
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Savkov's hands, connecting with Savkov's forehead.
Savkov taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov misses with a left hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Savkov dodges it nicely.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Savkov 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Savkov 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Savkov is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savkov has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savkov is rocked!
Savkov wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul 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!
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Savkov moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Savkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savkov.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to wear down Savkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savkov connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savkov.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Savkov misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back!
Hunt is landing with strikes. Savkov can't take much more of this.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Savkov is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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