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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 3329 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Pate Hunt (ranked 219 p4p, 200 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sokol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol slips a straight right by Hunt.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt controlling the position for now.
Sokol is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sokol wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokol to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokol prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokol is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sokol's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sokol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokol, into his guard.
Sokol working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokol looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokol. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to bum rush Sokol with a series of wild strikes but Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt lands a jab to Sokol's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Hunt!
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hype
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