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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Karlsson (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Karlsson.
Karlsson shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Karlsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Hunt trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura here.
Karlsson prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Hunt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Hunt tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Karlsson looking to ground and pound but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Karlsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt looks gassed!
Karlsson goes for an armbar but Hunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karlsson is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Karlsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karlsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is being controlled here.
Andy Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karlsson down.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlsson with the ground and pound but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Karlsson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt pushes Karlsson off and gets back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Karlsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karlsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing Hunt from standing up.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Karlsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karlsson manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Karlsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
Hunt tries to escape but Karlsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the head.
Hunt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hunt covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Karlsson missing with punches from the back.
Hunt showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking for the choke from the back.
Hunt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the head.
Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Karlsson breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is throwing shots to the body but Hunt manages to wriggle free. Karlsson pounces on him again and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt 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.
Karlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Karlsson against the cage but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Andy Karlsson.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Karlsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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