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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenith Jenova (ranked 505 p4p, 65 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 608 p4p, 81 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenith Jenova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Jenova throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt looks to clinch
and Jenova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jenova is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Jenova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Jenova pushes him off.
Jenova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenova scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jenova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenova cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Jenova has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Jenova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jenova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jenova scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Jenova throws a head kick that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Jenova motions for Hunt to come forward. Jenova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Jenova throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenova manages to break the clinch.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jenova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenova's face.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Jenova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hunt is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Jenova coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jenova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jenova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenova throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Jenova only half commits.
Jenova scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Jenova.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
Jenova pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenova lands a left hand.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenova.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jenova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenith Jenova dominated that round.
That's time! Jenova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenova misses the jab.
Kenith Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Jenova sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Jenova avoids it this time.
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
Jenova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Jenova circles away.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenova.
Hunt tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jenova.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenova!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
A combination from Jenova does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looks for a takedown but Jenova sprawls well.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Jenova stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Jenova throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Jenova misses the shot to the body.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenith Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenova throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenova.
Jenova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jenova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Jenova keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenova scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenova lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jenova. Beautiful body shot.
Jenova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jenova wants it to stay on the feet.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but Jenova is having none of it.
Jenova moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
Jenova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jenova.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
A short left from Jenova.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Jenova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenova leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Jenova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenova up against the cage.
Jenova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenova 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. Jenova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jenova dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt pushes Jenova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Jenova's ribcage. Jenova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenova throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenova's face.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenith Jenova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jenova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt moves forwards but Jenova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Jenova tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Jenova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenova is keeping busy.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenova gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes Jenova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Jenova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Jenova is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenova has his back to the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Jenova's takedown attempt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenova up against the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Jenova is blocking nicely.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenova.
Jenova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jenova fails to land.
Jenova prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Jenova improves position.
Jenova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt trying to stall but Jenova improves his position.
Hunt blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenith Jenova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Hunt.
I think Jenova 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenith Jenova!
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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