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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horst Scuttlebutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berkeley Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Gotta Feeling. Berkeley Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Horst Scuttlebutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Berkeley Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Scuttlebutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Scuttlebutt is out of range.
Scuttlebutt misses with a straight left.
Scuttlebutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the cage.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Scuttlebutt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Scuttlebutt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scuttlebutt's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt thumps Scuttlebutt with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Scuttlebutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Scuttlebutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scuttlebutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt feints and then cracks Scuttlebutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scuttlebutt down.
Scuttlebutt misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scuttlebutt is breathing heavily.
Scuttlebutt misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horst Scuttlebutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scuttlebutt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scuttlebutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Scuttlebutt checks it.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Scuttlebutt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt moves out of range as Scuttlebutt strikes.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scuttlebutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scuttlebutt misses with a double jab.
Scuttlebutt shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horst Scuttlebutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scuttlebutt tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Scuttlebutt on that attempt.
Scuttlebutt blocks a low kick nicely.
Scuttlebutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Scuttlebutt.
Hunt throws a head kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Berkeley Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scuttlebutt throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Scuttlebutt misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Scuttlebutt misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but Scuttlebutt avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scuttlebutt.
Hunt jabs Scuttlebutt right on the nose. Scuttlebutt blinks but takes it well.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scuttlebutt throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scuttlebutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scuttlebutt misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Scuttlebutt was not able to check.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Scuttlebutt's knee but Scuttlebutt avoids it well.
Scuttlebutt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scuttlebutt throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Scuttlebutt avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Scuttlebutt's front leg with a kick but Scuttlebutt checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berkeley Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Scuttlebutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Scuttlebutt's legs.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scuttlebutt blocks a low kick nicely.
Scuttlebutt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scuttlebutt swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Berkeley Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Scuttlebutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Scuttlebutt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scuttlebutt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hunt feints and then cracks Scuttlebutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scuttlebutt down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scuttlebutt swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Scuttlebutt off balance momentarily.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Scuttlebutt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Scuttlebutt misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scuttlebutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Scuttlebutt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scuttlebutt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Scuttlebutt's side.
Hunt cracks the inside of Scuttlebutt's front leg.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Scuttlebutt in the body.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Scuttlebutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Scuttlebutt blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Scuttlebutt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Scuttlebutt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Scuttlebutt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Scuttlebutt's defenses.
A big right from Scuttlebutt misses.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scuttlebutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Scuttlebutt tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt lands a head kick!
Hunt thumps Scuttlebutt with a low kick.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scuttlebutt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt walks into a left hand.
Scuttlebutt thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scuttlebutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
A big left from Scuttlebutt misses.
Scuttlebutt misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scuttlebutt throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Scuttlebutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scuttlebutt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scuttlebutt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berkeley 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! This is the final round!
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scuttlebutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scuttlebutt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Scuttlebutt persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt throws a head kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scuttlebutt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scuttlebutt in his tracks.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scuttlebutt misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horst Scuttlebutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scuttlebutt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scuttlebutt misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Scuttlebutt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scuttlebutt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Scuttlebutt's leg. Scuttlebutt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a low kick but Scuttlebutt avoids it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berkeley Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scuttlebutt missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Scuttlebutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scuttlebutt scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Scuttlebutt on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Scuttlebutt in the body.
Horst Scuttlebutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scuttlebutt misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scuttlebutt checks it well.
Hunt thows a body kick. Scuttlebutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scuttlebutt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards Scuttlebutt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scuttlebutt.
Hunt throws a head kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt cracks the inside of Scuttlebutt's front leg.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scuttlebutt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berkeley 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berkeley Hunt!
Our winner, Berkeley Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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