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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Master Fox (ranked 4802 p4p, 484 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 4520 p4p, 467 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Master Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Master Fox sprawls well. Master Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Master Fox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Master Fox throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunt checks a low kick from Master Fox.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaster Fox.
Fred Master Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to clinch but Master Fox moves away
and Master Fox counters with a big head kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Master Fox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunt dives in and grabs Master Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Master Fox pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Hunt shoots in but Master Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
It looked like Master Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Master Fox is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Master Fox sprawls well.
Master Fox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Master Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Master Fox tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Master Fox to the ground. Master Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Master Fox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Master Fox is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Master Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Master Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master Fox is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Master Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Master Fox shows good takedown defense.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Master Fox tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Master Fox to the ground. Master Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Master Fox throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Master Fox sprawls well. Master Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Master Fox throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Master Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Master Fox tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Master Fox wants a takedown.
Master Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master Fox manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Master Fox is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Master Fox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Master Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt tries to escape but Master Fox has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Master Fox is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Master Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Master Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Master Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt dives in and grabs Master Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Master Fox pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Master Fox is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Master Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Fred Master Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Master Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fred Master Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Master Fox.
Master Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Master Fox gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt pulls guard.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Master Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Master Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Master Fox has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Master Fox connects with a couple of short punches.
Master Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Master Fox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Master Fox defends easily.
Master Fox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt won't allow Master Fox to sweep him here.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Master Fox 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.
Master Fox 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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Master Fox is defending well.
Master Fox trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Master Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Master Fox is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Master Fox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Master Fox trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hunt takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Master Fox avoids the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Master Fox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Master Fox for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Master Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Master Fox throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Hunt looks to move away, Master Fox throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Master Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Master Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt has control of Master Fox's left arm, preventing Master Fox from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master Fox wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Master Fox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Master Fox wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Master Fox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Master Fox, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Master Fox wants to hit a switch here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Master Fox there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Master Fox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Master Fox tries to control the position but Hunt now has his back.
Hunt working for the choke.
Hunt working for a choke but Master Fox is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
Hunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Master Fox doesn't escape.
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Master Fox is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master Fox staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Master Fox has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Master Fox turns into Hunt and is now in his guard.
Master Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Master Fox throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Master Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Hunt stands and throws Master Fox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hunt!
A very excited looking Ethan Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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