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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston-Dropkick Murphys. Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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146 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wonka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wonka 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.
Wonka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunter back to the cage. Wonka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter throws a body punch but Wonka moves out of range.
Wonka takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wonka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wonka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wonka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wonka misses with the head strike.
Wonka has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wonka tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Wonka cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Wonka blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Wonka is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Wonka - that landed with a thud.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Wonka.
Wonka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter is keen to just control but Wonka is a slippery customer.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Wonka defending well.
Wonka gets back to full guard.
Hunter passes Wonka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wonka is looking to improve his position.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Wonka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wonka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wonka's head.
Wonka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunter postures up in Wonka's guard and throws a big left but Wonka blocks it.
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Wonka.
Wonka working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka working for submissions but it's allowed Hunter to get to half guard.
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wonka is refusing to be controlled, as Hunter sits in half guard.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Wonka is working away.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Wonka is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Wonka lands punches and elbows.
Hunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunter has hold of Wonka's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Wonka breaks the grip.
Wonka gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Wonka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Wonka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wonka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Wonka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back!
Wonka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hunter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wonka is hanging on to Hunter's back as he tries to escape.
Wonka is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well.
Hunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Wonka is very close to passing his half guard.
Justin Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wonka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wonka is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
Wonka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wonka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunter controls Wonka momentarily but Wonka frees himself.
Wonka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter is trying to hold Wonka in close to prevent damage but Wonka has managed to pass into half guard.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Wonka sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter trying to hold on to Wonka's head to control him but Wonka postures up.
Wonka wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Wonka tries to pass to full mount but Hunter defends it.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Wonka seems to be looking for submissions.
Wonka prevents Hunter from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter wants to control but Wonka is keeping busy.
Wonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Wonka eventually gives up the hold.
Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wonka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wonka prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter trying to control but Wonka postures up.
Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Wonka postures up.
Wonka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wonka is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Wonka had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wonka is looking to improve his position.
Wonka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Hunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wonka works over Hunter with some ground and pound from 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!
Wonka stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Wonka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wonka is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Wonka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Justin Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Wonka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonka is aware though and is defending well.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Wonka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wonka pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wonka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
Hunter tries to roll over but Wonka keeps him under control.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wonka.
Wonka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter gets full guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wonka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunter has his foot on Wonka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonka works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wonka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wonka lands a couple of elbows.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wonka has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
Wonka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
Willy Wonka got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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