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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malig Hunt (ranked 695 p4p, 322 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 95 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Mesquita misses.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Mesquita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunt controlling Mesquita's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Mesquita won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stops Hunt from standing up.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt pulls Mesquita in close to his closed guard and prevents Mesquita from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunt 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.
A jab lands there for Mesquita.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mesquita darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries to circle away but Mesquita has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mesquita is tightening it up a little... Hunt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hunt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hunt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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