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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kojima (ranked 5079 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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134 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Kojima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Kojima tries to pass.
Kojima pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kojima seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Kojima trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Kojima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Kojima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kojima to get the leverage.
Kojima stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kojima tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima advances position into side control!
Kojima slows the pace down.
Kojima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kojima wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt prevents Kojima from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kojima trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Kojima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt is letting Kojima control him for a moment.
Kojima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojima tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Kojima can't control as he wanted to and Hunt manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kojima is looking to stall here but Hunt recovers full guard.
Hunt has his foot on Kojima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kojima works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Kojima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kojima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
Kojima is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Kojima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kojima keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kojima wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kojima dominated that round.
That's time! Kojima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kojima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kojima tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Kojima trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Kojima tries to pass.
Kojima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kai Kojima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kojima is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Kojima tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kojima is looking for a kimura here.
Kojima is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Kojima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kojima is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt taking a breather here.
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kojima tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kojima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kojima tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kojima is defending well.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kojima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kojima wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Kojima is trying to improve his position.
Kojima regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hunt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kojima is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Kojima is defending well.
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kojima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kojima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kojima wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kojima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Kojima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kojima passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt!
Kojima wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Kojima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kojima is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Kojima manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kojima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kojima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Kojima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kojima is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kojima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kojima wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Kojima defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kojima is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kojima sees it coming and defends easily.
Kojima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kojima defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Hunt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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