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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Vector's guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vector swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt passes Vector's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt blocks the strikes from Vector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Vector is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vector works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vector is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vector won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Vector postures up.
Vector trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vector is one step ahead there.
Vector trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Vector scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vector.
Hunt looking to control.
Vector trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Vector slips an elbow through the middle.
Vector throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Vector from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vector.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vector tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vector somewhat.
Vector throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Vector finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vector works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Vector being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Vector is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
Vector wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vector shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vector dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vector was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Vector shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Vector circles away easily
and Vector counters with a two punch combo.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Vector counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vector has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vector tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Vector ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vector has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Vector has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but Vector turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vector has his back to the cage.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Vector's takedown attempt.
Vector tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Vector postures up.
Victor Vector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vector keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt is trying to keep Vector in close.
Vector engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vector postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vector, into his guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Vector is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vector swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt is looking to pass into half guard but Vector pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vector is in guard.
Vector distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vector chips away with some ground and pound.
Vector sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vector trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hunt jumps guard and drags Vector to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Vector isn't so interested in that idea.
Vector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vector is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vector accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vector is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vector is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Vector circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vector counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vector looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vector dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Vector's head and hops out.
Vector fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Vector tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vector manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Vector counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Vector to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vector tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vector to the ground. Vector escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vector shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vector is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Vector avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vector continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vector has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt jumps guard but Vector turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vector is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Vector has him pressed against the cage.
Vector can't get the takedown.
Hunt pulls Vector into guard.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vector is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vector striking off his back but it's not causing Hunt any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vector is keeping the position for now.
Vector keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vector is on top in guard.
Vector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Vector defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vector with a nice head shot there.
Vector looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vector doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt trying to control but Vector is working from the bottom.
Vector is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Vector is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vector frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vector is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hunt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vector trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Vector is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vector on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Vector.
I've got Vector winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Vector!
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