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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 502 p4p, 88 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 1381 p4p, 214 weight class). Phol Hunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anderson continues to stall.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Hunt.
Hunt controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt stands up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt is controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson wants the takedown. Hunt is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hunt's guard against the cage.
Anderson won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Anderson stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
A big right from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Hunt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Hunt tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Anderson has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Hunt is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Anderson tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Anderson throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Anderson tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Phol Hunt just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt motions for Anderson to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Anderson catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt takes one on the button.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Anderson catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Anderson digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Hunt.
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 William Peck scores the fight 48:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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