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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Fermi (ranked 314 p4p, 771 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 43 p4p, 94 weight class). Phol Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Fermi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fermi.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a jab.
Fermi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fermi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fermi.
Hunt punishes Fermi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fermi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fermi under the eye.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fermi scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fermi has time to react.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt pushes Fermi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fermi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fermi tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fermi breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fermi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Fermi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Fermi throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fermi.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Fermi keeps it at a distance.
Fermi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fermi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fermi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Fermi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt cracks Fermi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Fermi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
It looked like Fermi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Fermi.
Fermi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fermi.
Hunt is working Fermi over against the cage.
Fermi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fermi misses its target.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Fermi throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Fermi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fermi throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fermi.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fermi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Fermi ducks down to avoid it.
Fermi walks into a jab.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fermi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fermi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fermi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
Fermi misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Fermi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fermi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermi tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is looking to control Fermi's arms but Fermi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fermi lands with a left to the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fermi lands a shot to the body.
Fermi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fermi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fermi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fermi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fermi tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Fermi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Fermi avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Fermi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Fermi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lunges at Fermi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fermi's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fermi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fermi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fermi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Fermi's belly button to the back.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Fermi with an uppercut!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fermi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fermi scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fermi slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fermi on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fermi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Fermi's head.
A cross from Hunt lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermi connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Fermi is out of range.
Fermi is looking to counter punch.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Fermi moves away and avoids it.
Fermi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fermi.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Fermi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fermi's head backwards.
Fermi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Fermi off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fermi swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Fermi walks into a left hand.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fermi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fermi connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fermi.
As Hunt backs away, Fermi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fermi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fermis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fermi.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fermi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Fermi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fermi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunt! Fermi lets Hunt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fermi moves away.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fermi cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fermi finish him?
Hunt is rocked!
Fermi takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
A jab from Fermi misses.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Fermi's head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fermi lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermi blocking some punches.
Fermi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fermi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fermi.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Fermi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Fermi working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Fermi.
Hunt taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fermi.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fermi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fermi.
Fermi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermi throws an overhand right that drops Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Fermi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Fermi!
Enrico Fermi retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enrico Fermi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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