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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stark (ranked 5542 p4p, 539 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 5573 p4p, 542 weight class). Ethan Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stark is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark not doing much here.
Hunt tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Stark is going to stand back up.
Stark prevents Hunt from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
As Hunt tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Jon Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Stark 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 forces his way into half guard.
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt prevents Stark from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is not content to let Stark control the position.
Hunt wants to control but Stark postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark taking a breather here.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Stark decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stark - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stark. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stark gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Stark working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark has control of an arm but Hunt manages to advance to Stark's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stark presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Hunt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stark jumps into side control!
Ethan Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Stark has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Hunt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Stark wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Stark working Hunt over with strikes here.
Stark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stark controls the action.
Hunt tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Stark gets his hands free.
Hunt tries to break free.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Stark looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hunt's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Stark!
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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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