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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Top has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music. Mike Hunt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
215 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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180 cm
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218 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Top!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Top scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Top circles away easily
and Top connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Top catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Top throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Top wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Top is trying to control but can't.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Top's head.
Top is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt misses with a head shot. Top uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Top looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Top escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt prevents Top from getting back to his feet.
Top 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.
Top is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt postures up in Top's guard and throws a big left but Top blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Top is retaining full guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Top working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt trying to control but Top is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Top has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Top trying to control the position.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Top wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Top is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt working Top over with strikes.
Hunt is thwarting Top's attempts to control the position.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt is pressing down on Top's thigh, looking to free his foot. Top is holding on for now.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt thows a huge punch but Top dodges it nicely.
Top tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Top moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Top as he jumps to the side.
Top connects with a body shot.
Top jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt cracks Top with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt tries to clinch but Top moves out of range.
Top throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Top shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Top throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top throws a nice outside leg kick.
Top closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Top has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Top throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Top shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Top.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Top. Top obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Top counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Top looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Top lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Top goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Top but great work by Hunt.
Top tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount.
Top is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Hunt.
Top can't escape the position.
Hunt landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Top from getting the reversal.
Hunt looking to control but Top is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Top regains half guard.
Top looking for submissions off his back.
Top looks like he's trying to stand up.
Top is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Top trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Top looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Top actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Top is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Top makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Top.
Hunt is working Top over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brick Top will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Top's front leg but catches the back leg as Top tries to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Top gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Top's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Top is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Top trying to control the position.
Top working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Top working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to move into half guard but instead Top has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Top throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Top looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Top working a defensive guard here.
Top has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Top escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Top looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Top had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Top takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Top utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Top is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Top preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt stands up over Top, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Top is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Top working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Top is retaining full guard.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Top is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Top looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
After winning the bout, Mike Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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