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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikidropov (ranked 4190 p4p, 4029 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 206 p4p, 196 weight class). Mikidropov's entrance music is Danger. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Mikidropov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikidropov fails to land the takedown.
Mikidropov looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Mikidropov drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Mikidropov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikidropov content to stall in guard here.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikidropov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Mikidropov up and slammed him! Mikidropov can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Hunt takes a little break here. Mikidropov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mikidropov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Mikidropov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikidropov is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikidropov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
That's time! Mikidropov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mikidropov looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Viktor Mikidropov 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.
Mikidropov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mikidropov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikidropov somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Mikidropov backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Mikidropov manages to avoid it all.
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikidropov shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikidropov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikidropov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Mikidropov avoids it with no problem.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikidropov, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Mikidropov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikidropov tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mikidropov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikidropov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikidropov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Mikidropov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Mikidropov darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mikidropov into the cage.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Mikidropov avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikidropov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Mikidropov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Mikidropov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikidropov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Mikidropov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
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