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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter slips under a jab from Steel Penn.
Hunter darts in and clinches Steel Penn up against the ropes.
Steel Penn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter looking for subs off his back but Steel Penn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steel Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunter because Steel Penn loaded up on that one.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunter prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Steel Penn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunter is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel Penn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hunter wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunter wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to ground and pound but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Hunter has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steel Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter gets caught napping as Steel Penn dives in and scores a takedown. Hunter manages to retain guard.
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Hunter.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Hunter wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hunter is defending well though. Steel Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Steel Penn won't let him.
Steel Penn is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Steel Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Steel Penn works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Hunter wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunter defending against the ground and pound.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
Hunter won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Steel Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn!
A very excited looking The Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Xavier Hunter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, without him non of this is possible. I also want to thanks my fans for their awesome support. I love you guys!!! I will come back better!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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