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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cuca Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Cuca Fabian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Cuca Fabian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabian closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Fabian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fabian manages to pull guard.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt won't allow Fabian to get back to his feet.
Fabian pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Fabian wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fabian wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabian has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Fabian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but instead Fabian has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to hold on to Fabian's head to control him but Fabian postures up.
Hunt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fabian blocks the strikes from Hunt.
Fabian throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabian manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Fabian had control of the position.
Fabian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fabian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt wants to control but Fabian is keeping busy.
Fabian stands up from half guard.
Fabian drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Fabian throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fabian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt postures up in Fabian's guard and throws a big left but Fabian blocks it.
Fabian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabian is on top in guard.
Fabian wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabian is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Fabian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabian postures up.
Fabian trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Cuca Fabian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Hunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fabian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Fabian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Fabian getting side control.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fabian 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!
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fabian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Fabian has wrist control.
Hunt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt distracts Fabian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabian pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Fabian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fabian breaks from the clinch.
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Fabian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabian manages to get himself to full guard.
Fabian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fabian wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fabian is breathing heavily.
Fabian pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt!
Hunt throws Fabian to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fabian trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt prevents Fabian from improving position.
Fabian trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fabian prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabian's back!
Hunt scores with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hunt has the hooks in. Fabian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fabian is covering up but some of the strikes from Hunt are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Hunt's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fabian staying out of range there.
Fabian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Fabian throwing strikes but missing.
Fabian preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabian content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabian wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunt postures up in Fabian's guard and throws a big left but Fabian blocks it.
Fabian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Fabian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titus Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fabian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fabian is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fabian looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt gets caught napping as Fabian dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt wants to stand up but Fabian has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hunt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt working over Fabian with some ground and pound. Fabian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabian trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fabian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
Hunt stops Fabian from getting back to his feet.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fabian tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fabian is looking to escape.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt is nestled in close to Fabian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fabian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt prevents Fabian from improving his position.
Fabian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt drops an elbow to the side of Fabian's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Hunt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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