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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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224 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon cracks Snake Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
Phenomenon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snake Hunter backs up against the cage.
Snake Hunter scores with a jab.
No joy there for Phenomenon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snake Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snake Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snake Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Phenomenon. Those never looked like landing.
Phenomenon needs to keep his hands up - Snake Hunter had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phenomenon!
Phenomenon tries to sprawl but Snake Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snake Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phenomenon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake Hunter is trying to control. Phenomenon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phenomenon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snake Hunter prevents Phenomenon from standing back up.
Snake Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Phenomenon is defending well.
Snake Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter throwing shots but Phenomenon is blocking nicely.
Phenomenon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snake Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snake Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Phenomenon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake Hunter trying to control from Phenomenon's half guard. Phenomenon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Phenomenon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon keeping full guard, as Snake Hunter tries to pass.
Phenomenon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake Hunter controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dutch Snake Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Snake Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Phenomenon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phenomenon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phenomenon throws a series of punches but Snake Hunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon scores with the left hand. Snake Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
Snake Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Phenomenon moves in looking to clinch but Snake Hunter pushes him off.
Snake Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phenomenon manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Snake Hunter.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phenomenon.
A telegraphed right hand from Snake Hunter misses the target.
Snake Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phenomenon is fending him off so far but Snake Hunter persists. Nope, Phenomenon circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Snake Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Snake Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phenomenon connects with a body shot that sends Snake Hunter's belly button to the back.
Snake Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snake Hunter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phenomenon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phenomenon swinging wildly here.
Snake Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Phenomenon slips a straight right by Snake Hunter.
Phenomenon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snake Hunter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon throws a combination that misses
and Snake Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Phenomenon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Phenomenon ducks under a wild hook from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snake Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snake Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon tries to stall but Snake Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phenomenon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snake Hunters head.
Phenomenon stalling in the clinch but Snake Hunter improves position.
Phenomenon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snake Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Phenomenon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snake Hunter misses with a body punch.
Snake Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Phenomenon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phenomenon trying to control the position but instead, Snake Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phenomenon into the cage.
Phenomenon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phenomenon digs a right hand into Snake Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snake Hunter's gas tank.
Phenomenon looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phenomenon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phenomenon misses with a body punch.
Snake Hunter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phenomenon throws a head punch that misses.
Phenomenon being controlled against the cage.
Phenomenon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snake Hunter.
Phenomenon lands with a light punch inside.
Phenomenon is leaning against Snake Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phenomenon lands a body punch.
Phenomenon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phenomenon prevents the takedown attempt.
Snake Hunter is breathing heavily.
Phenomenon misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phenomenon.
Snake Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Snake Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Phenomenon tries to work over Snake Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phenomenon can't find room to land a body shot as Snake Hunter controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phenomenon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snake Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phenomenon gets through Snake Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snake Hunter is working Phenomenon over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snake Hunter.
Phenomenon stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jon Phenomenon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Snake Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phenomenon has Snake Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snake Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phenomenon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snake Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snake Hunter wants a takedown.
Phenomenon struggles to land a body shot inside as Snake Hunter controls his hands.
Phenomenon dodges an elbow strike from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phenomenon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phenomenon misses with some punches.
Snake Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phenomenon scores with a shoulder strike.
Phenomenon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phenomenon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snake Hunter misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Phenomenon.
Phenomenon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phenomenon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake Hunter is keeping busy.
Phenomenon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phenomenon avoids a wild elbow strike from Snake Hunter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Phenomenon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Snake Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Phenomenon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snake Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Phenomenon controls the action.
Phenomenon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phenomenon looking to slow down the pace here.
Snake Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Phenomenon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Phenomenon misses with a punch to the body.
Phenomenon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snake Hunter.
Phenomenon is looking to control Snake Hunter's arms but Snake Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phenomenon has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phenomenon.
Snake Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Phenomenon stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phenomenon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snake Hunter gets through Phenomenon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phenomenon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake Hunter is working Phenomenon over against the cage.
Snake Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phenomenon's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snake Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phenomenon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snake Hunter misses with the head strike.
Phenomenon controlling the action here for a moment.
Snake Hunter taking a breather.
Snake Hunter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phenomenon uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phenomenon wanted to stand there but Snake Hunter had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phenomenon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snake Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phenomenon throws a shot to the body.
Snake Hunter looks to land a right hand but Phenomenon moved out of range.
Snake Hunter misses with the combination.
Snake Hunter feints and as Phenomenon raises his hands in defense, Snake Hunter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Snake Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snake 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Snake Hunter!
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