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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordero Rodolfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cordero Rodolfo's chin.
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 Helsinki, Daniel Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordero Rodolfo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodolfo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Rodolfo tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodolfo eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodolfo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Rodolfo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Rodolfo throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Rodolfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodolfo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodolfo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodolfo goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Hunt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodolfo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodolfo working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodolfo wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Rodolfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Rodolfo wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Rodolfo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Rodolfo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rodolfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Rodolfo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodolfo 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.
Hunt wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodolfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cordero Rodolfo 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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodolfo has time to react.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Rodolfo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Rodolfo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodolfo.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodolfo has double underhooks.
Rodolfo breaks the clinch.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodolfo throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodolfo throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolfo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Rodolfo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodolfo lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodolfo trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
Rodolfo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodolfo controls the pace.
Rodolfo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.
Rodolfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Rodolfo had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is fighting to break Rodolfo's control of his arms but Rodolfo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt scores with a jab. Rodolfo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodolfo at a distance.
Rodolfo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cordero Rodolfo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodolfo trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodolfo tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodolfo advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodolfo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunt hang on?
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 Daniel Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt looks to land a combination. Rodolfo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodolfo momentarily.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodolfo back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniel Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodolfo dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Rodolfo's head and hops out.
Rodolfo needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Rodolfo goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cordero Rodolfo.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodolfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodolfo feints the counter takedown.
Rodolfo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Rodolfo persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodolfo checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Daniel Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Rodolfo backpedaling.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Rodolfo is out of range.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Hunt backs off Rodolfo throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Rodolfo goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Hunt cracks Rodolfo with a good jab.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodolfo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodolfo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Rodolfo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodolfo misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodolfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodolfo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodolfo is in Hunt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodolfo throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodolfo seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Rodolfo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Rodolfo working a defensive guard here.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
More stalling from Rodolfo.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Rodolfo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodolfo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Rodolfo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt stalks Rodolfo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodolfo's face. Rodolfo staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodolfo is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Rodolfo is quick to defend against it.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodolfo.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Rodolfo saw it coming and moves away.
As Hunt backs off Rodolfo throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cordero Rodolfo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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