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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassili Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
25
205 lbs
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184 cm
22
202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Hunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vassili Zaitsev! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss. Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zaitsev misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zaitsev tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance. Hunt throws a combination that misses and Zaitsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaitsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zaitsev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zaitsev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away. Zaitsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Hunt.
It looks like Vassili Zaitsev has been cut. Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaitsev counters with a left to the body. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Quinton Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vassili Zaitsev.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zaitsev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hunt cracks Zaitsev with a good jab. Zaitsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Zaitsev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Zaitsev tries to clinch up. Hunt tries to bum rush Zaitsev with a series of wild strikes but Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zaitsev tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. 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! Hunt works over Zaitsev's head and body with a nice combination. Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Zaitsev looks gassed! Hunt throws a series of punches but Zaitsev avoids them all with ease. Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hunt misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. A punch combination from Hunt misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt. Hunt connects with a crisp jab. Zaitsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Zaitsev avoids nicely. Zaitsev misses with a double jab
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a right hand that Zaitsev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaitsev also avoids with ease. Hunt throws a hook but Zaitsev blocks it. Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range. Zaitsev misses with a combination
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt stuffs the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Zaitsev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zaitsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zaitsev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zaitsev throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zaitsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hunt jabs Zaitsev right on the nose. Zaitsev blinks but takes it well. Zaitsev misses with a takedown enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt with a jab. The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing. Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zaitsev closes the distance looking to clinch and Hunt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zaitsev really felt that one! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vassili Zaitsev's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head. Zaitsev wants to clinch and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zaitsev misses with a double jab.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Vassili Zaitsev's cut even more. Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hunt drops Zaitsev with a beautiful combination! Zaitsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunt is looking for the KO!
Zaitsev is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Zaitsev out cold! Zaitsev is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinton Hunt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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