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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffon Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffon Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Griffon Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Branco tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Branco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Branco tries to pass.
Branco pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Branco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Branco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Branco is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco passes into half guard.
Branco stalling.
Branco prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt missing with punches from the bottom.
Branco content to control rather than advance.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Branco has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Branco winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt looks gassed!
Branco controlling the action here.
Branco drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Branco is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt tries to roll over but Branco keeps him under control.
Branco passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco controlling from mount.
Branco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Branco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Branco controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt taking shots to the head.
Branco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunt hang on?
Branco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunt hang on?
Branco lands a heavy elbow.
Branco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hunt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Branco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Branco prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Branco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Branco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Branco.
Branco is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Branco misses with a series of wild punches.
Branco closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Branco pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Branco shoots in.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Branco scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco advances to half guard.
Branco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Branco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Branco shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Branco 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Branco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Branco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Branco is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Branco is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Branco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Branco shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
Branco misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branco is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Branco working Hunt over with strikes.
Branco controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
Branco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Branco or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Branco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branco misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Branco didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt won't allow Branco to get back to his feet.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branco is keeping the position for now.
Branco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branco wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Griffon Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Branco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunt striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dillon Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Branco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hunt's legs.
Branco cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
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 Dillon Branco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Branco!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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