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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Byers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Ablatino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Byers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tino Ablatino!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ablatino with a poor takedown
and Byers counters with a series of strikes. Ablatino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ablatino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byers counters with a series of strikes. Ablatino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ablatino lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Hunter Byers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablatino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byers.
Ablatino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Byers.
Hunter Byers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Ablatino.
Byers is stalling here.
Ablatino wants a takedown but no success here.
Byers tries for a takedown but Ablatino manages to get underhooks.
Ablatino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ablatino shoots and misses
and Byers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ablatino looks winded!
Byers throws a big right hand that misses.
Byers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablatino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Byers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byers lands a slapping body shot.
Byers jabs Ablatino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byers throws a nice looking combination but Ablatino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Byers defending well as Ablatino loads up on a big left hand.
Ablatino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byers throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablatino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ablatino!
Byers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byers is working Ablatino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Byers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Byers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Byers taking a breather here.
Byers working the body and head with strikes.
Byers trying to control the action but Ablatino is working from the bottom.
Byers throws an elbow but Ablatino slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byers takes a little break here. Ablatino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byers cracks Ablatino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Byers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ablatino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Byers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ablatino's guard.
Byers stands up over Ablatino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Byers stands up and waves to Ablatino to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Byers does no damage.
Ablatino just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byers was covering up waiting for the punch and Ablatino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Byers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ablatino manages to get himself to full guard.
Byers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ablatino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ablatino's head.
Byers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byers distracts Ablatino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ablatino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byers gets to his feet. Ablatino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Byers drives through with a takedown into Ablatino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Byers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Byers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Byers connects with a looping right hand.
Ablatino has his takedown stuffed
and Byers counters with a left to the body.
Ablatino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ablatino misses with a takedown attempt
and Byers counters with a right hand to the body.
Byers throws a combination. Ablatino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ablatino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ablatino!
Hunter Byers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Ablatino.
Byers working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byers is chipping away with strikes.
Byers working the head with strikes.
Byers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ablatino is working to avoid the ground and pound but Byers connects with a decent elbow.
Byers lands an elbow.
Ablatino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ablatino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Byers decides to stand back up. Byers steps back and let's Ablatino get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Byers misses.
Byers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablatino can do to turn this around?
Ablatino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byers counters with a three punch combo that has Ablatino backing up. Ablatino nods at Byers to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Byers.
Byers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ablatino with a poor takedown
and Byers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ablatino with a poor takedown
and Byers counters with a shoot takedown. Ablatino fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ablatino's head.
Byers with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Byers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byers lands a couple of elbows.
Byers is working Ablatino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Byers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Byers chips away with some ground and pound.
Byers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byers postures up in Ablatino's guard and throws a big left but Ablatino blocks it.
Byers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Byers postures up and lands a big shot to Ablatino's brow.
Byers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byers is looking to work some ground and pound but Ablatino has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunter Byers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byers throws a big right hand that misses.
Byers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ablatino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ablatino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ablatino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Ablatino walks into a stiff left hand from Byers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ablatino tries for a takedown but Byers circles away easily
and Byers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ablatino!
Ablatino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Byers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Byers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Byers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byers cracks Ablatino with an open hand slap.
Ablatino has his takedown stuffed
and Byers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ablatino's guard.
Byers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byers landing some decent shots from guard.
Byers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byers lands a couple of elbows.
Ablatino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byers stands and steps away. Ablatino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Byers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byers lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Byers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byers lands a head kick!
Ablatino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ablatino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Byers is trying to maintain the position but Ablatino is very close to passing his half guard.
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!
Ablatino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byers's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino throwing shots but Byers is blocking nicely.
Byers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ablatino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ablatino's back!
Ablatino rolls, trying to escape but Byers keeps control of the position.
Byers is landing with strikes. Ablatino can't take much more of this.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Byers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ablatino is trying to get back to his feet but Byers has full control of the position and if anything, Ablatino has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Byers 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.
Byers scores with punches from the back.
Byers scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ablatino is trapped and Byers is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Byers scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Byers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Byers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Byers looking for the choke but no joy.
Byers working for the choke.
Tino Ablatino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byers throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byers working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byers struggling to land strikes to the head as Ablatino covers up.
Byers gets his hands free as Ablatino looks to control.
Byers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Byers lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Byers.
Ablatino is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can Ablatino hold on?! Byers is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Byers is working the ground and pound. Can Ablatino escape?
Hunter Byers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Byers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Byers!
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RATING
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