Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter swings for the body but Davidyan moves out of range.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davidyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Davidyan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidyan.#CUT2#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Davidyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Davidyan breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Davidyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Davidyan tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Hunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Hunter is working Davidyan over against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davidyan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Davidyan can turn it around.
Good body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Davidyan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Hunter pushes Davidyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
A short right from Davidyan.
Hunter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
A jab from Davidyan finds it's way through Hunter's defenses.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Davidyan is avoiding it.
Davidyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
Davidyan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Davidyan is avoiding it.
Davidyan lands with an overhand left.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Davidyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Davidyan pushes him off.
Davidyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter wants to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davidyan circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Davidyan up against the cage.
Davidyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidyan digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hunter trying to control the position but instead, Davidyan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunter into the cage.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Davidyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan lands a nice uppercut.
Davidyan is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidyan tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage. #T4#
Hunter tries to stall but Davidyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter gets through Davidyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Davidyan tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deontay Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.#CUT2#
Deontay Hunter's cut is getting worse.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davidyan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Davidyan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurgen Davidyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Davidyan keeps it at a distance.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidyan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Davidyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidyan.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Davidyan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Davidyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Davidyan is avoiding it.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Davidyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidyan wants to land a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davidyan! But no joy.
Hunter is looking to clinch. #T2##CL#
Hunter rushes Davidyan and presses him up against the cage.
Davidyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidyan is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Davidyan. #BC2#
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Davidyan cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter wants to clinch.#T3#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidyan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Davidyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Davidyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Davidyan pushes him off.
Davidyan looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidyan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunter blocks it well.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.#T4#
Davidyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Davidyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Davidyan circles away. #CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davidyan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry, into his post fight interview.

Event: D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson wants to stall.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Anderson tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #CL#
Anderson clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Hunter tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms. #T3#
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Hunter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunter can turn it around.
Hunter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunter avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson has Hunter pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunter takes one on the button.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.#T1#
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Hunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.#T2#
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Anderson on the inside. #ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a big right hand that drops Hunter! The killer instinct kicks in and Anderson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Anderson!
Dustin Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: D44 Warror v Stone
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Grossweiner closes the distance and clinches.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Grossweiner digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner.
Grossweiner scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Grossweiner controls the action.
Grossweiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Grossweiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow. #TD#
Grossweiner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Hunter is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T1#
Grossweiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage.
Hunter taking a breather.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hunter instigates a clinch.
Grossweiner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage. #T2#
Grossweiner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Grossweiner scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Grossweiner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner misses with a body punch.
Grossweiner cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Grossweiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Grossweiner cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Grossweiner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossweiner.
Grossweiner looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.#T3#
Hunter thuds a left hand into Grossweiner's body.
Grossweiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Grossweiner.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grossweiner cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grossweiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Grossweiner misses.
Grossweiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grossweiner fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunter in the body.
A swing and a miss from Grossweiner.
Deontay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter lands with a hook. Grossweiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grossweiner throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunter misses.
Grossweiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Grossweiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Grossweiner misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossweiner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Grossweiner tries to keep at a distance but Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossweiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossweiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Grossweiner tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
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 James B. Grossweiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grossweiner darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Grossweiner into the cage.
Hunter feints and then cracks Grossweiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grossweiner down.
Grossweiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Grossweiner tries to counter with a takedown but Hunter is quick to defend against it.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grossweiner doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grossweiner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grossweiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter wants to break free but Grossweiner has control.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossweiner's elbow.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossweiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Hunter blocking some punches. #T1#
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James B. Grossweiner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossweiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Grossweiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossweiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Grossweiner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Grossweiner manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grossweiner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
Grossweiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grossweiner slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grossweiner drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
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!
Grossweiner passes to side control. #SUB#
Grossweiner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Grossweiner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grossweiner working the strikes but Hunter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grossweiner works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Grossweiner connects with a couple of short punches.
Grossweiner distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossweiner pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Grossweiner is trying for a kimura here. Hunter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grossweiner wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James B. Grossweiner!
A relieved looking James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Primal 59
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hunter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Runnisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #T1#
Runnisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Runnisto. #T2#
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter blocking some punches. #T3#
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunter punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Hunter forces Runnisto back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto taking a breather.
A short right from Runnisto on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is struggling to control the position.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Runnisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
Hunter wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Runnisto misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Runnisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #T1#
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter. #CL#
Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Hunter is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands. #T2#
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter.
Hunter pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Runnisto.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runnisto is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Hunter throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunter. Hunter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it. #T2#
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #T3#
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.
Deontay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Runnisto tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage. #T4#
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Runnisto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runnisto is keeping busy.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Deontay Hunter.
I think Runnisto 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iikka Runnisto waved his t-shirt featuring Anarchy Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Primal 59
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Runnisto misses with a body kick.
Runnisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hunter jabs at Runnisto's body.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Runnisto down.
Hunter jabs at Runnisto's body.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Hunter thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Runnisto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.#T2#
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Hunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
Hunter misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Runnisto counters by moving into the clinch.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3##BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Hunter there.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Runnisto is looking for the big counter here.
Hunter scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Hunter.#T4#
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
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 Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter is looking to wear down Runnisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Hunter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Hunter lands a head shot.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range. #T2#
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter motions for Runnisto to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab. #T3#
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Deontay Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter misses with a right hand
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Runnisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands. #T4#
Runnisto has Hunter pushed against the cage.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter has Runnisto pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Runnisto both land. Nice combination.
Hunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunter.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Runnisto catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter sets himself, and Runnisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunter avoids it this time.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Runnisto. #T3#
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
and Runnisto counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Runnisto to acknowledge the strikes.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runnisto throws a monster overhand right that drops Hunter! Runnisto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iikka Runnisto made sure he mentioned Anarchy Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Primal 57
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Brah backs away, Hunter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brah throws a one two combo.
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Brah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Brah is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Brah tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brah throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter works Brah's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter looks to land a combination. Brah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah. #T1#
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Brah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brah avoids the body shot from Hunter. #CL2#
Brah rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brah is pushing Hunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brah stalling against the cage.
Hunter has Brah pressed against the cage.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Brah.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brah. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brah.#T2#
Brah misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Brah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah counters with a body kick.
Brah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter thows a leg kick but Brah checks it
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter motions for Brah to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Brah avoids the body shot from Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Brah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Brah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Brah.
Hunter throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brah moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brah! But no joy.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah catches Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Good leg kick by Brah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Brah scores with a nice strike.
Brah jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Brah lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter connects with a crisp jab.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah misses with a low kick.
Hunter takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Brah.
Brah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Brah scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter throws a leg kick
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brah lands with a good body shot.
Brah misses with a hook.
Hunter misses with a body punch
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brah punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.#T1#
Brah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Brah misses.
Brah connects with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brah duly obliges.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Brah.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Brah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Nice shot by Hunter.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Brah connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hunter.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Brah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter swings for the body but Brah moves out of range. #T3#
Brah slips a jab from Hunter.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brah.
Hunter takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Brah misses.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Brah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Brah misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Brah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Brah scores with the left hand. Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Brah.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Brah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brah.
Brah sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brah misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brah, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brah throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Good leg kick by Brah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Brah misses with a left hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Brah throws a front kick aimed at Hunter's knee but Hunter avoids it well.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Brah misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brah counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Brah checks it.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brah.
Brah cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Brah sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brah misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
Hunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brah misses with a body shot. #T3#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brah scores with a jab to the body.
Brah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
A big left from Brah misses.
Deontay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brah misses with a low kick.
Brah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter misses the body punch
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat. #T4#
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brah to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Brah avoids them all with ease.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Brah coming out on top.
Brah lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter cracks the inside of Brah's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brah 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Primal 54 New Years Blast
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Yew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunter throws a leg kick
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses
and Yew counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
That kick from Hunter tenderised Yew's leg. Yew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yew throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Yew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yew misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
Yew avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
Yew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yew avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Yew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Hunter throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yew! But no joy.
Yew misses with a straight left.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yew.
Hunter stuns Yew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Yew misses. #T2#
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throwing a counter right hand but Yew manages to avoid it.
Hunter works Yew's body with a nice hook.
Yew throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a nice hook to Yew's body. Yew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Deontay Hunter's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunter takes a swing at Yew's ribcage but misses.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Yew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunter is looking to wear down Yew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yew.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and Yew counters with a huge left! Hunter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yew isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hunter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Yef Yew misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Primal 52
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Lewandowski throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Lewandowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewandowski moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewandowski moves away.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewandowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter slips a jab from Lewandowski.#T1#
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewandowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewandowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Lewandowski is predictable there
and Lewandowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter moves out of range as Lewandowski strikes.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lewandowski forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter is looking to control Lewandowski's arms but Lewandowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Lewandowski tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lewandowski breaks from the clinch.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter swings for the body but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewandowski in his tracks.
Lewandowski scores with a jab.
Lewandowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewandowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewandowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Lewandowski moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lewandowski.
Hunter misses with a double jab. #T3#
A punch combination from Lewandowski misses.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Lewandowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Deontay Hunter's cut even more.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Lewandowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewandowski blocks a jab.
Lewandowski looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Lewandowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Lewandowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewandowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
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!
Hunter slips a straight right by Lewandowski.#T4#
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Lewandowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Lewandowski misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewandowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Lewandowski is rocked!
Hunter works Lewandowski's body with a nice hook.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewandowski misses its target.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Lewandowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.
Lewandowski throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lewandowski is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
Deontay Hunter is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Deontay Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Primal 47
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Rydeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Rydeland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Hunter.#T1#
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hunter.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Rydeland.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rydeland misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rydeland moves into the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Rydeland is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand.
Hunter avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head.
Hunter just leaning against Rydeland, taking a breather.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.#T3#
Hunter lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Rydeland misses with a double jab.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydeland doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Hunter.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rydeland under the eye.
Rydeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Rydeland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland misses with a wild combination.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Rydeland.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rydeland lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Hunter only half commits. #CL#
Rydeland forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Rydeland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rydeland wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Rydeland working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Rydeland lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Deontay Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter slips a jab from Rydeland.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.#T2#
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rydeland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rydeland.
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!
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Hunter digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland lands the left hand.#CL#
Rydeland has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Rydeland leaning against his opponent.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Rydeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rydeland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland scores with a hook.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rydeland thinking.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Rydeland defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Hunter staying out of range there.#T1#
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rydeland.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland lands a jab to the nose.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Hunter.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Rydeland slips a jab from Hunter.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rydeland checks it well.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Rydeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks. #KD2#
Hunter drops Rydeland with a beautiful combination! Rydeland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland misses the body punch
and Hunter counters with a big right hand! Oh Rydeland is in trouble here! Hunter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
A victorious Deontay Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Primal 44
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Lewandowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewandowski misses with a two punch combination.
Lewandowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a body kick.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lewandowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Lewandowski ducks down to avoid it.
Lewandowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewandowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
letting Lewandowski counter with a right hand.
Hunter misses with a hook. Lewandowski ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lewandowski moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Lewandowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
Lewandowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewandowski misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Lewandowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewandowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Lewandowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewandowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewandowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Lewandowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewandowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Lewandowski throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lewandowski misses its intended target.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewandowski counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Lewandowski lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hunter tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dawid Lewandowski!
Dawid Lewandowski is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Primal 40
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Jones lands.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones , as that shot connected. #T1#
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones .
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter throws a good cross that connects. #KD2#
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones .
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Jones 's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunter.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Jones 's defenses.
Hunter looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#KD2#
Hunter drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Jones gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunter gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
Deontay Hunter is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Deontay Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Runnisto pushes him away.
Runnisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a double jab
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Runnisto clinches.
Runnisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runnisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnisto's efforts to push away.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter is working Runnisto over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. #T2#
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Hunter tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Runnisto working aggressively here. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runnisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #BC#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Hunter gets a clinch. #BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto staying out of range there.#T4#
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Runnisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Hunter.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Hunter clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Hunter.
Deontay Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runnisto back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch position.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hunter looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Hunter just gets out of the way.#T2#
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.
Runnisto slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
A short left from Hunter.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hunter rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Runnisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Runnisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Hunter misses.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Runnisto can't get the takedown.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Hunter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Runnisto. #TD#
Runnisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter trying to control the position. #T2#
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Runnisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Hunter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto. #T3#
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Deontay Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Hunter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay Hunter!
An out of breath Deontay Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Del Oeste moved out of range nicely.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Oeste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Oeste connects with the punch.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Del Oeste's ribs.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Hunter.
Del Oeste throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Del Oeste manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hunter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Oeste off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Del Oeste's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Del Oeste's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Oeste.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Oeste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deontay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Del Oeste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook but Del Oeste avoids it easily.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Del Oeste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Oeste takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter works on Del Oeste's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Oeste fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deontay Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste.#T2#
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Del Oeste is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Oeste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Del Oeste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards. #ROC#
Del Oeste is rocked!
A short left from Hunter.
Del Oeste is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Del Oeste with a big uppercut! Del Oeste tries to clinch up but Hunter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Del Oeste to the mat! Del Oeste covers up and Hunter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deontay Hunter!
A victorious Deontay Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryan Del Oeste spoke after the fight, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 60
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Chartier off the cage and back into range.
Chartier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Chartier throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chartier.
Chartier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Chartier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Chartier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chartier stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter slips a jab from Chartier.
Hunter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Chartier's shoulder, as Chartier tries to avoid the shot.
Chartier dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chartier throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter moves out of range as Chartier throws a body kick.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chartier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Chartier scores with a jab to the body.
Chartier staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a hook but Chartier blocks it.#T1#
Chartier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Chartier.
Chartier misses with a straight left.
Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
Chartier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Hunter moves out of range as Chartier strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chartier moves away.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
Chartier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter cracks Chartier with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Chartier is rocked!
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Chartier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hunter swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Chartier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chartier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chartier seems to have got his legs back now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Chartier takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chartier misses with a combination #CL2#
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chartier is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chartier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Chartier's head.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chartier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chartier tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Hunter has Chartier pressed against the cage, preventing Chartier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Hunter keeps control of Chartier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chartier or not.
Chartier is breathing heavily.
Hunter lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter pushes Chartier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chartier with a big uppercut! Chartier tries to clinch up but Hunter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chartier to the mat! Chartier covers up and Hunter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deontay Hunter!

Event: Stomp-a-thon 55
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Lovelair tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovelair throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hunter counters with a left hand that sends Lovelair to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Lovelair.#T1#
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Lovelair keeps moving.
Lovelair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Lovelair keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovelair connects with an inside leg kick.
Lovelair misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovelair's coach down at Better Alternative ($500 per week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lovelair's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lovelair lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Lovelair moves into the clinch.
Lovelair wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Hunter just leaning against Lovelair, taking a breather.
Hunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deontay Hunter.#TD2#
Lovelair scores with a takedown into Hunter's guard.#T4#
Lovelair throws a big right hand that misses.
Lovelair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovelair stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Lovelair throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Lovelair postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter controlling Lovelair's posture.
Lovelair wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raine Lovelair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lovelair with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovelair lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Lovelair wants to clinch
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovelair misses with a body punch
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Raine Lovelair's cut even more.
Raine Lovelair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair misses the body punch
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovelair misses with a body shot.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter leaves Lovelair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovelair throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Lovelair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Lovelair to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!

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