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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaRusso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're The Best!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
LaRusso tries to clinch up.
LaRusso misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaRusso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep.
Hunter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LaRusso sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter wants to take a breather but LaRusso is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunter throws a strike but LaRusso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
LaRusso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunter!
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRusso content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso blocks Hunter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
LaRusso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso postures up.
Hunter is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso pushes him away.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter wants to control but LaRusso is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaRusso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Hunter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but LaRusso gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
Hunter is trying to push LaRusso away but LaRusso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaRusso is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns LaRusso into the cage.
LaRusso has Hunter pushed against the cage.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from LaRusso.
Hunter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LaRusso manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
LaRusso slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has hold of one of LaRusso's legs. LaRusso is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LaRusso is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaRusso trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunter wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaRusso stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaRusso as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a head kick that drops Hunter to the mat! Hunter scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny LaRusso will probably get the nod.
That's time! LaRusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaRusso tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnny LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Vincent Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaRusso misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter throws a hook but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaRusso's head.
LaRusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRusso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
LaRusso defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but LaRusso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
LaRusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaRusso sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaRusso is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunter's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but LaRusso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with LaRusso, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes LaRusso against the cage but LaRusso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching LaRusso on his heels. He'll look to pass LaRusso's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but LaRusso blocks nicely.
LaRusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hunter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaRusso working a defensive guard here.
Hunter wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from LaRusso is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
Hunter slips a jab from LaRusso.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaRusso tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaRusso to the ground. LaRusso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaRusso avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaRusso pinned against the cage. LaRusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaRusso sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LaRusso has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but LaRusso is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso moves into full guard.
LaRusso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter trying to control but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaRusso pinned against the cage. LaRusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaRusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunter misses the body punch
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LaRusso to the ground. Hunter is now in LaRusso's guard.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but LaRusso has wrist control.
Vincent Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaRusso is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso postures up.
Hunter has an active guard here but LaRusso has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter wants to control but LaRusso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controlling the position for now.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaRusso pulls his head out easily.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
LaRusso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Vincent Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaRusso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnny LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny LaRusso just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick there by Hunter.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Hunter.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Hunter!
Vincent Hunter is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Vincent Hunter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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