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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Teixeira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Terror. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 cm
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140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 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, Richard Teixeira! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hunt connects with a right hand. Teixeira shakes it off. Hunt staying out of range there. Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Teixeira has the dominant position. Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hunt scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hunt digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teixeira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hunt can't get the takedown.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira is controlling him. Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teixeira is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teixeira down to the mat. Teixeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A right-left combo lands from Hunt. Hunt tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt. Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Nice shot by Teixeira. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira. Teixeira misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Hunt does it's job there. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand. Hunt clinches but Teixeira breaks the clinch and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teixeira slips a jab from Hunt. Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Teixeira misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. A cross from Teixeira lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teixeira swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira. Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. A big left from Hunt misses. Teixeira connects with a crisp jab. Hunt slips under a jab from Teixeira. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira. A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab. Teixeira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunt scores with a decent looking hook. A big left from Teixeira misses. Teixeira slips a straight right by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses. Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Teixeira misses with a body punch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Teixeira's shoulder, as Teixeira tries to avoid the shot. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. A big left from Hunt misses. Teixeira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Teixeira misses. Jack Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it. Hunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teixeira checks a leg kick. Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively. Teixeira scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira staying out of range there. A jab from Teixeira misses. Hunt works the jab nicely. Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hunt misses with a combination
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut. Teixeira cracks Hunt with a good jab. Hunt throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range. Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch. Hunt throws a leg kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Hunt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. Teixeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Hunt. Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jack Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jack Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hunt misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking. Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Teixeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. Hunt looks to clinch enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab. Teixeira lands a head shot. Hunt tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt misses with a straight right. Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Teixeira misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt lands with an overhand left. Teixeira misses with a straight left. Hunt throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range. Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Teixeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teixeira misses with a wild body shot. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Teixeira's head back.
Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira. Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira. Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Teixeira misses with a straight left. Hunt 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 misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely. Hunt moves into the clinch. Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage. Hunt lands an uppercut. Teixeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away. Teixeira is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teixeira down to the mat. Teixeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Teixeira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Teixeira misses with a straight right. Teixeira stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jab, jab by Teixeira - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab. Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira. Hunt misses the shot to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt moves out of range as Teixeira strikes. Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand. Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss! Teixeira misses with a looping right. Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira. Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range. Hunt sizes up Teixeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A left lands for Hunt. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Teixeira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt. Teixeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. Hunt throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease. Nice jab there from Hunt. Teixeira lands a jab to the head.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely. Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hunt has managed to clinch.
Teixeira has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hunt tries to break free but Teixeira pushes him back against the cage. Hunt throws a head punch that misses. Teixeira is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch. Teixeira manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Teixeira will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira. Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Hunt moves away from the strike by Teixeira. Hunt misses the jab. Teixeira misses the jab. Nice jab there from Teixeira. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand. Hunt tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt stalks Teixeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teixeira's face. Teixeira staggers backwards, shaken. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though. Teixeira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teixeira shoots in but no luck this time. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Hunt misses with a double jab
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it. Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teixeira. Hunt tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there. Nice shot by Teixeira. Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teixeira backs up against the cage.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Teixeira misses with a hook. Teixeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab from Hunt misses. Hunt staying out of range there. Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from Teixeira misses. Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. A big left from Teixeira misses. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab. Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Teixeira saw it coming and moves away.
Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Hunt dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Teixeira throws a big shot that misses. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily. Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teixeira walks into a left hand. Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Teixeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Teixeira with a jab. Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand. Teixeira cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head. Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely. The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though. A shot to de liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot. Teixeira misses with a looping right. Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira. Hunt misses with a combination
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well. Teixeira staying out of range there. Hunt tries to move into range but Teixeira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt misses with a body punch
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt defending well as Teixeira loads up on a big left hand. Teixeira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teixeira counters with a right hand to the body. Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt misses with a leg kick. Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving. Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook. Hunt works the jab nicely. Hunt connects with a body shot. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Teixeira throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Teixeira had a free shot at his head there. Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand. Hunt misses with a body punch
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand. Hunt cracks Teixeira with a right hand to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira really dominated that round. That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teixeira misses with a looping left. Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off. A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. A big left from Teixeira misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt wants to clinch letting Teixeira counter with a right hand. Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Hunt throws a jab when Teixeira was well out of range. Hunt digs a good body shot into Teixeira's ribs. Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside. Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch. Hunt cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hunt slips under a jab from Teixeira. A swing and a miss from Teixeira. Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt wants to clinch and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Teixeira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head. Teixeira misses the jab. Jab from Hunt. Teixeira blocks a jab. Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teixeira misses with a straight right. Teixeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hunt slips a straight right by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teixeira throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target. Teixeira defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Hunt misses. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt throws a hook but Teixeira blocks it. Hunt misses the body punch and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teixeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A jab from Teixeira misses. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira. Hunt tries to bum rush Teixeira with a series of wild strikes but Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hunt misses with a takedown and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand. Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teixeira thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teixeira scores with a nice head shot. Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Teixeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira. Teixeira misses with a straight left. Hunt tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it. Teixeira cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Teixeira misses with a straight right. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab. Hunt throws a one two combo.
Nice shot lands for Teixeira. Teixeira jabs at Hunt's body. Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab. Teixeira slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fighters circle momentarily. Teixeira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Teixeira misses. Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Teixeira scores with a body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Teixeira works Hunt's body with a nice hook. Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand. Teixeira digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Teixeira scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teixeira misses with a straight right. Hunt slips a jab from Teixeira. Teixeira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands. Teixeira scores with a nice head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Teixeira dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teixeira swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws a combination that misses and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Teixeira misses with a straight right. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Teixeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab. Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Teixeira checks a low kick from Hunt. Teixeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hunt thows a leg kick but Teixeira checks it and Teixeira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Teixeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Teixeira there. Teixeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards. Teixeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards. Teixeira moves into range and connects with a jab. Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook. Nice shot by Teixeira. A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teixeira's head backwards. Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunt moves forwards but Teixeira connects with a nice, crisp jab. Teixeira misses with a wild body shot. Teixeira throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range. Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt looks for the body kick but Teixeira saw that one coming. Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Donk. Hunt catches Teixeira right on the button with a cross. Teixeira lands a jab. Teixeira scores with a nice strike. An inside leg kick from Hunt misses. Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Teixeira tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Teixeira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Hunt connects with a single shot there. Teixeira misses with a straight left. Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira. A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt misses with a takedown attempt and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand. Teixeira takes one to the side of the head.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab. Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt thows a body shot but no joy. Hunt takes a swing at Teixeira's ribcage but misses. Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Teixeira misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A shot to the body from Hunt misses and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Teixeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head. Teixeira blocks a jab. Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Teixeira misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Teixeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Teixeira throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. Richard Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Teixeira lands with a right hand. Nice body punch from Teixeira. Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Teixeira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking. Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teixeira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira connects with a single shot there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt tries to clinch and Teixeira counters with a nice body shot. Jack Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunt misses with a low kick. Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Teixeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Teixeira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Teixeira! Richard Teixeira is the new bantamweight champion!
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