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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevens decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stevens.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
Will Stevens go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stevens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for the RNC.
Hunt trying to control but not successfully.
Stevens working for a choke but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stevens's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Stevens controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stevens tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Stevens is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunt for a finish.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stevens will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stevens trying to control.
I really don't envy Hunt right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stevens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stevens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevens leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Hunt is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt gets to his feet - Stevens follows without any prompting.
Stevens wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jason Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Hunt.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Stevens has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Stevens has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens decides to pull guard.
Hunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevens 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stevens!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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