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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
35 - 9 - 1 |
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202 lbs
26 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Custer defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Custer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Custer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Custer wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been hearing reports that Custer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Custer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Custer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Custer is avoiding it.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Custer moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Custer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Custer misses with a hook
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Custer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Custer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer grinds an elbow into Hunt's temple.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt wants to control but Custer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Custer wants to take a breather but Hunt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Custer.
Hunt has control of Custer's left arm, preventing Custer from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Custer 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.
Custer is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Custer trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Custer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Custer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Custer throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Custer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Custer is trying to get back to full guard.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Custer defending well.
Custer trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Custer gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Custer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Custer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Custer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer misses with a straight left.
Custer swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt works Custer's body with a nice hook.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Custer moved out of range.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Custer.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Custer.
Hunt feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Custer, right into the meat.
Custer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Custer. Custer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Custer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Custer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Custer is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Custer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Custer checks it.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Custer.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Custer moved out of range nicely.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Custer wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Custer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt catches Custer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Custer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Custer has time to react.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Custer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Custer effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Custer is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Custer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Custer lands a head shot.
Hunt works Custer's body with a nice hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Custer strikes.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Custer moves away from the strike by Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left lands for Custer.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Custer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Custer works the jab nicely.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt works Custer's body with a nice hook.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt sizes up Custer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Hunt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Jab from Custer.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Custer.
Custer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Custer throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Custer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunt won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Custer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Jesse Custer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Custer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Custer crashes against the mat.
Hunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Custer.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Custer.
The strikes coming from Custer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Custer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunt tries to buck Custer off but Custer is having none of it.
Hunt dodges the ground and pound from Custer.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Custer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Custer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Custer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunt wants to sweep but Custer has passed to side control!
Hunt regains half guard, as Custer was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer clearly takes 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 avoid the strikes from Custer.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt pushes Custer away with a front kick.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Custer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Custer.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Custer misses with a body shot.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Custer slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Custer scores with a jab to the head.
Good work by Custer as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Custer digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Custer throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Custer moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Custer connects with a body shot.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer checks a low kick from Hunt.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Custer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Custer connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Custer is defended easily by Hunt.
Custer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Custer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Custer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Custer throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt jabs Custer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Custer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Custer moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Custer seems unphased.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Custer.
Custer takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Custer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Custer attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Custer lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Custer defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Custer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Custer in his tracks.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Hunt cracks Custer with a good jab.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Custer's defenses.
Custer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Custer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Custer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 lands a jab to Custer's midsection.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Custer misses
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Custer throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Custer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phol Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt catches Custer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Custer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Custer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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