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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brayden Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bariga Marihuanich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter with a poor takedown
so Marihuanich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marihuanich works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marihuanich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter pulls Marihuanich in close to his closed guard and prevents Marihuanich from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marihuanich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marihuanich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marihuanich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marihuanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Marihuanich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marihuanich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marihuanich preventing the sweep.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marihuanich is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marihuanich is aware though and is defending well.
Hunter looks gassed!
Marihuanich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marihuanich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marihuanich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Marihuanich is proving a slippery customer.
Marihuanich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Marihuanich slips an elbow through the middle.
Marihuanich is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marihuanich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Marihuanich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marihuanich has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marihuanich controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marihuanich.
Hunter pulls Marihuanich in to control the position.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marihuanich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marihuanich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marihuanich is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Marihuanich scoring with some ground and pound.
Marihuanich drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Marihuanich off! Marihuanich jumps back into Hunter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marihuanich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marihuanich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marihuanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Hunter 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.
Marihuanich postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marihuanich pinned against the cage. Marihuanich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marihuanich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marihuanich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marihuanich throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Marihuanich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marihuanich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marihuanich is one step ahead there.
Marihuanich landing with the ground and pound.
Marihuanich stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich landing with the ground and pound.
Marihuanich throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunter controls Marihuanich momentarily but Marihuanich frees himself.
Hunter wants to stand but Marihuanich is controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marihuanich scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marihuanich looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marihuanich keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Marihuanich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Marihuanich has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Marihuanich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Marihuanich keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Marihuanich is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bariga Marihuanich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marihuanich shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Marihuanich is out of range.
Marihuanich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marihuanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunter counters with a single leg into guard. Marihuanich didn't expect that.
Marihuanich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marihuanich looking to control.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Bariga Marihuanich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter wants to stand but Marihuanich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Marihuanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marihuanich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brayden Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Marihuanich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Marihuanich won't allow it.
Marihuanich is looking to improve his position.
Marihuanich keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter wants to control but Marihuanich is keeping him busy.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter working over Marihuanich with some ground and pound. Marihuanich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marihuanich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Hunter fending off the submission attempt from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich not allowing Hunter to control his hands.
Marihuanich is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Marihuanich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marihuanich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter.
Hunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunter stands and steps away. Marihuanich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marihuanich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marihuanich showed some decent athleticism there.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marihuanich forces his way into half guard.
Marihuanich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter tries to kick Marihuanich off but Marihuanich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marihuanich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich working the head and body with strikes.
Marihuanich throwing shots but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Marihuanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
Marihuanich thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter trying to control but Marihuanich postures up.
Marihuanich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marihuanich looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Marihuanich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Marihuanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marihuanich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Hunter!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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