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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shemp Cobblestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Hunt enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shemp Cobblestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt leaves Cobblestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
I looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt looking to control but Cobblestone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblestone saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblestone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobblestone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Shemp Cobblestone has been cut.
Hunt throws a head kick but Cobblestone moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobblestone scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblestone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Cobblestone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunt has one foot on Cobblestone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblestone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobblestone won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cobblestone to his feet.
Cobblestone is breathing heavily.
Hunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cobblestone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cobblestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobblestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Cobblestone takes it in his stride.
Cobblestone misses with a head kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblestone manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblestone with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a big head kick but Cobblestone shrugs it off.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblestone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblestone. That did some damage!
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobblestone.
Cobblestone moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries to circle away but Cobblestone has him pinned against the cage.
Cobblestone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Cobblestone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Cobblestone has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobblestone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Cobblestone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Cobblestone lands an overhand right.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblestone throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Mike Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobblestone's guard.
Cobblestone pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Cobblestone get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblestone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobblestone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cobblestone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobblestone is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobblestone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Cobblestone shoots and misses
and Hunt counters by clinching up.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobblestone as he jumps to the side.
Cobblestone scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblestone. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cobblestone misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobblestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Shemp Cobblestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblestone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblestone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries a low kick but Cobblestone avoids it.
Cobblestone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Cobblestone misses with a knee strike.
Cobblestone looking to stall.
Hunt jumps into guard, dragging Cobblestone to the mat.
Hunt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cobblestone trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobblestone into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobblestone counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Cobblestone tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblestone is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblestone saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobblestone fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Cobblestone.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a two punch combo.
Cobblestone misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblestone is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Cobblestone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cobblestone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cobblestone looking to control.
Cobblestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobblestone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobblestone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Cobblestone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Cobblestone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobblestone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobblestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblestone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a head kick. Cobblestone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobblestone misses with a double jab.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobblestone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobblestone drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobblestone throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobblestone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblestone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cobblestone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shemp Cobblestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt decides to stand back up.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Cobblestone counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblestone misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobblestone throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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