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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rance Hunsicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albertas Sypsena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunsicker comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Rance Hunsicker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rance Hunsicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albertas Sypsena!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunsicker enables Sypsena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunsicker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sypsena postures up.
Sypsena postures up in Hunsicker's guard and throws a big left but Hunsicker blocks it.
Sypsena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunsicker is keeping the position for now.
Hunsicker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunsicker holds on and takes a little breather.
Rance Hunsicker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunsicker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sypsena counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunsicker lands a takedown into guard.
Hunsicker preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sypsena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker postures up.
Hunsicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena is working from the bottom.
Sypsena has his foot on Hunsicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunsicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunsicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sypsena is trying to keep Hunsicker in close.
Hunsicker throwing strikes from guard but Sypsena blocks nicely.
Sypsena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunsicker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sypsena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunsicker.
Sypsena is looking to stand up but Hunsicker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena wants to stand and escape but Hunsicker is having none of it.
Hunsicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunsicker wants to control from the top but Sypsena keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sypsena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sypsena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunsicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunsicker looking to pass the guard.
Sypsena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunsicker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Sypsena looks winded!
Sypsena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sypsena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsicker throwing strikes but missing.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena is working from the bottom.
Hunsicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sypsena wants to stand but Hunsicker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker postures up in Sypsena's guard and throws a big left but Sypsena blocks it.
Sypsena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunsicker wants to control from the top but Sypsena keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunsicker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunsicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sypsena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunsicker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rance Hunsicker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunsicker moves out of range of the leg kick from Sypsena.
Albertas Sypsena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunsicker misses with a takedown attempt
and Sypsena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sypsena throws a one two combo.
It looks like Rance Hunsicker has been cut.
Sypsena throws a series of punches but Hunsicker moves out of range.
Sypsena fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunsicker to the ground. Sypsena is now in Hunsicker's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
Sypsena keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.
Hunsicker won't allow Sypsena to sweep him here.
Hunsicker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sypsena has wrist control.
Hunsicker with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker stopping the sweep attempt from Sypsena.
Sypsena working a defensive guard here.
Sypsena is breathing heavily.
Hunsicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rance Hunsicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunsicker has gone for a leg lock! Sypsena slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunsicker's guard.
Hunsicker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunsicker trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena trying to control but Hunsicker is working from the bottom.
Hunsicker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunsicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Albertas Sypsena hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hunsicker moves out of range of the body kick from Sypsena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunsicker is trying to control Sypsena's posture but Sypsena avoids it.
Sypsena taking a breather here.
Sypsena tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hunsicker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sypsena's best efforts.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena postures up.
Sypsena tries to stand and escape but Hunsicker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is looking to improve his position.
Sypsena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunsicker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunsicker tries to roll over but Sypsena keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albertas Sypsena was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunsicker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sypsena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunsicker's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunsicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunsicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sypsena jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albertas Sypsena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rance Hunsicker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sypsena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunsicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sypsena shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunsicker sprawls well. He's pushed Sypsena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sypsena shoots in but Hunsicker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rance Hunsicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albertas Sypsena.
Sypsena misses with a takedown attempt - Hunsicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sypsena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker misses with a takedown attempt - Sypsena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sypsena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sypsena checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypsena gets a takedown into half guard.
Sypsena prevents Hunsicker from improving his position.
Hunsicker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sypsena is working away from the top position though.
Sypsena prevents Hunsicker from improving his position.
Hunsicker wants to control but Sypsena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunsicker wants to improve his position but Sypsena is controlling well.
Sypsena drops an elbow to the side of Hunsicker's head.
Sypsena is looking to take a break and control but Hunsicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sypsena seems to be working for a kimura but Hunsicker defends the submission attempt.
Hunsicker moves into full guard.
Sypsena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunsicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
Hunsicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sypsena is looking for a triangle here but Hunsicker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hunsicker working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sypsena down.
Hunsicker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sypsena is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunsicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hunsicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hunsicker trying to control the position but Sypsena is working away.
Sypsena is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunsicker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunsicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunsicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sypsena is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunsicker throws a strike aimed at the side of Sypsena's head but Sypsena avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rance Hunsicker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunsicker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!
Rance Hunsicker wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Rance Hunsicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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