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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Muse - Knights of Cydonia blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Green! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hunt blocks a head kick by Green.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Green dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Green's head and hops out. Hunt misses with a combination
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good shot there by Hunt. Hunt looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Hunt stalls. Green wants a takedown.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him. Hunt preventing the sweep. Green keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. Green wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well. Green wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him. Green keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hunt punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch. Green tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green. Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Green misses with a wild body shot. Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Green looks gassed! Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head. Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Green jabbing away but nothing is landing. Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination. Green slips a straight right by Hunt. A combination from Green does no damage. Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Hunt settles back down. Hunt scores with a body shot.
Green tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Green tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range. Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green. Green throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely. Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into rage. Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it. Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard. Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Green trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Hunt looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green! Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hunt lands a heavy elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Green taking shots to the head. Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hunt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. Green tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Green. Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a head kick.
Green walks into a left hand. Hunt tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount! Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunt working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Green is looking to get to half guard. Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Green is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Green and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt trying to control the position but Green is working away. Hunt lands an elbow. Green is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. Hunt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunt's guard! Nice work there by Green! Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hunt wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Green pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hunt is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted? Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green working Hunt over with strikes. Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple. Nice strikes from Green there. Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Green unloading with bombs! Green with the ground and pound from mount. Green scoring with strikes but Hunt is staying in there. Green is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Green is breathing heavily. Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt! Hunt wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. Hunt lands an elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Green struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gordie Green will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action!
Green throws a combination that misses enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Green fails with the takedown. Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily. Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Green's head back.
Green stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jack Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Green shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well. Green needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there. Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily. Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green. Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Hunt lands with an overhand left. Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hunt misses with the combination.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands. Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though. Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hunt lands a lovely overhand right. Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side. Green throws a big shot that misses. Green misses with a takedown attempt and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes. Hunt lands an overhand right. Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt. Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Green misses with a takedown attempt and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt scores with a jab. Hunt scores with a jab to the body. Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hunt gets a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green is not content to let Hunt control the position. Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunt lands a nice short elbow. Green is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hunt scores a takedown into full mount! Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hunt with shots to the head and body - Green looks very uncomfortable down there. Hunt tries to control but Green wriggling away. Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jack Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Green is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control. Green tries to hold on but Hunt postures up. Green wants to try and get back to his feet. Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. Green is trying to get back to his feet but can't. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well. Hunt misses the jab. Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that. Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Green works his way to full guard. Good work. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely. Hunt punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch. A head kick misses from Green. Green fails to land the takedown. Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount! Green is trying to get back to his feet but can't. BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Green bucks up and throws Hunt to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it. Hunt misses with a looping left. A shot to de liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot. Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head. Jack Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. Hunt stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Green shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A right-left combo lands from Hunt. Green with a poor takedown and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green. Green moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice body punch from Hunt. Hunt tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice sprawl there from Green as Hunt shoots in. Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top. Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Green shoots in. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Green looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well. Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hunt lands with a good body shot. Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot. Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hunt lands with a shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt. Hunt digs a good body shot into Green's ribs. Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target. Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Green avoids the head kick by Hunt.
A big right from Green misses. Hunt misses with a combination
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Green darts in trying to clinch and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt had his way with Gordie Green in that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A combination from Green does no damage. Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Green throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Hunt throws a combination that misses and Green makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hunt really felt that one! Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green. A punch combination from Green misses. Green misses with a low kick. Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Hunt getting side control. Green wants to control the action here but instead Hunt manages to pass to full mount! Green is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hunt landing shots from mount. Green tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control. Hunt controlling his opponent. You get the feeling that Green really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. Hunt landing punches.
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. Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Green turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Green gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting. Hunt avoids the head kick by Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Green moves out of range of the strikes. Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A head kick misses from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green with a lazy takedown attempt and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green. Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hunt checks the leg kick. Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hunt misses with a hook. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries a low kick but Green avoids it. Hunt throws and low kick but Green moves out of range easily. Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt digs a good body shot into Green's ribs. Hunt throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely. Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
A low kick from Hunt misses and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green. Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard. Gordie Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hunt. I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hunt! Jack Hunt retains his bantamweight title!
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