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Event:
DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKane is out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane. McKane is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McKane blocks a leg kick. McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McKane scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McKane is looking to counter with a body kick. McKane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKane. That did some damage! McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McKane motions for Hunt to come forward. McKane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. McKane is looking to counter punch. A leg kick checked by McKane. The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target. McKane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hunt tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it. Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKane's head backwards.#T2# McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it. Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKane sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range. Good leg kick by Hunt. A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
McKane throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.#T3# McKane throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McKane moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut. McKane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top. A nice leg kick lands there from McKane. McKane is looking to land body kicks. Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but McKane seems unphased.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4# Hunt connects with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt with a nice cross. McKane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McKane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt misses with a right hand and McKane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it. McKane feinted there with a counter leg kick. McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
McKane throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. Nice body punch from Hunt. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab. McKane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hunt thows a leg kick but McKane checks it and McKane counters with a stiff right hand. McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hunt looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range. McKane throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. McKane misses the jab. McKane throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt. Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target. McKane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. McKane ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt. #T1# Hunt throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.#CL2# Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKane backwards. Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it. McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane lands an uppercut. Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. McKane scores with a shoulder strike. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKanes head. Hunt pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKane. McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McKane throws a head punch that misses. McKane tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage. #T2# McKane missing with knees to the body.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Hunt. McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch. McKane scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
Hunt is breathing heavily. McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow. Hunt blocks a body shot from McKane. #T3# McKane lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McKane lands a left hand.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. McKane lands a body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane. McKane lands a body shot. McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McKane lands with a short shot to the head. Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane. McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McKane landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McKane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKane lands a body punch in the clinch. McKane scores with a hook to the body. McKane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McKane lands an uppercut.#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane. McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. 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. This is the final round!#R3# McKane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt. McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKane's knee momentarily. McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD# McKane throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hunt tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Hunt is rocked! Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKane. McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? McKane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McKane content to stall in guard here. McKane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.#T1# McKane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McKane forces his way into half guard. McKane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taz McKane! A relieved looking Taz McKane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1# Hunt slips a straight right by Wasselach. Wasselach misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Hunt misses. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Wasselach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Wasselach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt. Wasselach throws a head kick that misses. Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a right hand and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt misses the shot to the body. Hunt throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt tries to work over Wasselach's front leg with a kick but Wasselach checks it. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wasselach paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Wasselach misses the target. Wasselach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Hunt closes the distance but Wasselach moves to the side and Wasselach counters with a left to the body. Wasselach blocks a jab. Wasselach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Wasselach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wasselach wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range. Wasselach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hunt is looking to slow Wasselach down with leg kicks. Wasselach slips a jab from Hunt. Wasselach scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt misses with a straight left. Wasselach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wasselach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Good exchange - Wasselach coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Wasselach's head back.
Hunt misses with a left hand and Wasselach counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Wasselach avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hunt throws a leg kick and Wasselach counters with a straight right hand. Hunt throws a leg kick but Wasselach moved away. Wasselach with the inside leg kick. Wasselach closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wasselach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wasselach tries to clinch and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice shot lands for Wasselach.#T3# Hunt with the inside leg kick. Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing. Jab by Wasselach. Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it. Wasselach blocks a leg kick. It looks like Wasselach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wasselach.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Wasselach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hunt checks a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy. Hunt takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses. That kick from Hunt tenderised Wasselach's leg. Wasselach is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Wasselach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt connects with a right hand. Wasselach shakes it off. Hunt stalks Wasselach and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wasselach's face. Wasselach staggers backwards, shaken. Wasselach scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. Some bone on bone action there as Wasselach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A low kick from Hunt misses and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hunt connects with a crisp jab. Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wasselach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A bone on bone clash there as Wasselach blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Hunt misses. A big left from Wasselach misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gotan Wasselach dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Hunt rushes Wasselach and presses him up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Wasselach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #TD# Wasselach manages to pull guard.
Wasselach trying to control the position here. Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wasselach working a defensive guard here.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. Hunt wants to stand but Wasselach has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hunt looks to land a body kick but Wasselach moved away. Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wasselach is out of range. Jab, jab by Wasselach - just one landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gotan Wasselach is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wasselach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hunt misses with a hook
and Wasselach counters with a thumping low kick. Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Wasselach looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt lands with a cross. Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Wasselach moves his leg out of the way. Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab. Wasselach throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Wasselach only half commits. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Donk. Wasselach catches Hunt right on the button with a cross. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Wasselach misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wasselach is able to avoid easily. Wasselach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage! Wasselach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Wasselach jabs at Hunt's body. Wasselach misses the body punch and Hunt counters with a leg kick. Wasselach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wasselach lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wasselach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.#CL2# Hunt clinches up against the cage. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach. Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4# Wasselach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasselach controls his hands.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Wasselach tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach lands a shoulder strike. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach. Hunt tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Wasselach on the inside. #TD# Wasselach jumps guard and drags Hunt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wasselach looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2# Hunt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Wasselach scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gotan Wasselach will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A head kick misses from Hunt. Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush. Hunt misses with a looping right. Wasselach throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Wasselach moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice defenses there by Hunt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Wasselach makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Hunt misses with a straight right. Hunt moves out of range as Wasselach throws a body kick.
Wasselach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Hunt cracks Wasselach with a right hand to the side of the head. Wasselach moves out of range of the body kick. Good exchange - Wasselach coming out on top. Wasselach misses with an uppercut. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wasselach throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy. Wasselach throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt. Wasselach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? A low kick from Hunt misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick. Wasselach throws a nice inside leg kick. Wasselach throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Wasselach is out of range. It looked like Wasselach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Wasselach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wasselach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wasselach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jab by Hunt. Wasselach staying out of range there. It looked like Wasselach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasselach. Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection. A big right from Hunt misses. Wasselach quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Hunt misses with a low kick. Wasselach swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Wasselach throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
#T3# Wasselach cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs. Wasselach scores with a nice strike. A big right from Hunt misses. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasselach. Wasselach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wasselach cracks Hunt with a good jab. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wasselach. Wasselach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wasselach lands with a cross. A head kick from Hunt lands but Wasselach takes it in his stride. Hunt scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Wasselach's leg. Wasselach is trying to keep his angry face on. Hunt throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range. Nice cross by Wasselach. Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hunt takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses. Wasselach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wasselach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wasselach throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Wasselach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Hunt clinches up with Wasselach and pushes him back against the cage. Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunt gets through Wasselach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Wasselach jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gotan Wasselach showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wasselach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotan Wasselach! Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1# Tofail scores with a decent looking hook. Tofail throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a head kick. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt missing with a left hand there. Tofail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tofail throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tofail if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Tofail.
Hunt tries to clinch but Tofail is having none of it. Tofail throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tofail moves out of range of the strikes. Tofail tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tofail has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Tofail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. Tofail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice body kick from Hunt.#T1# Tofail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tofail thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Tofail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tofail fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tofail looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tofail. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Tofail blocks the body kick.
Tofail swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tofail scores with a leg kick.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Tofail lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tofail. Tofail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick. A cross from Hunt lands. Tofail cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tofail throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tofail cracks Hunt with a good jab. Hunt throws a right hand that Tofail ducks under and follows up with a left that Tofail also avoids with ease. Hunt slips under a jab from Tofail. Nice cross by Tofail. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tofail. Tofail throws a nice inside leg kick. Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tofail at a distance.
Hunt slips under a jab from Tofail. Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Hunt misses with a hook
and Tofail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Tofail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tofail misses the shot to the body. Tofail lands a head shot. Hunt avoids the body shot from Tofail.
Tofail throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick. Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tofail has time to react. Tofail misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tofail backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Tofail takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Tofail listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hunt throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tofail. Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #T4# Tofail misses with a leg kick #CL# and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Tofail looks winded! Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Hunt breaks the clinch.
Tofail slips under a jab. Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tofail takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tofail takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Tofail. Tofail throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. Hunt drops Tofail with a huge uppercut! Tofail drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hunt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! After the big win, Paul Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1# Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut. Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving. Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Payton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hunt with a nice calf kick. Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook. Payton throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it. Payton throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it. Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payton slips a straight right by Hunt. Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. Payton slips a jab from Hunt. Hunt misses with a low kick. Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payton checks it well. Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.#T1# Payton throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton. Payton throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease. Payton takes one to the chin there. Payton swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Payton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Payton avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage. Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Payton misses with a hook from the clinch. Payton is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2# Payton slowing the pace effectively. Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Payton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Hunt is working Payton over against the cage. Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt. Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A body shot lands from Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton. Payton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3# Hunt throws a head punch that misses. Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payton is defending well for now. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hunt misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice elbow. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton lands a left hand.
#T4# Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Payton avoids the damage to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not. Payton looks winded! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC# Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab. A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target. Hunt scores with a decent looking hook. Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Payton manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Payton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Payton misses with a leg kick and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hunt is looking to chop away at Payton's legs. Hunt swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Payton throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payton checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Payton. Payton misses with a hook. Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Payton lands a lovely overhand right. Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Payton. Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Payton ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Payton in his tracks momentarily. #CL# Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hunt tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Hunt presses Payton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Payton blocks an elbow strike. Payton is breathing heavily. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt cracks Payton with a nice body shot.#T1# Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage. Hunt tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt blocking some punches.
A short right from Hunt. Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hunt lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head. Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton prevents a body shot from Hunt. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head. Hunt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton. A right hand to the body from Payton.
#T2# Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Payton managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses. Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around? Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse. Payton is struggling to control the position. Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow. Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt. Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Hunt lands a left hand.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land. Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land. Hunt tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Payton wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Hunt. Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Payton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payton. A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. Payton blocks a body shot from Hunt. Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Payton has him pressed against the cage. Hunt throws a head punch that misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt. Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Payton throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton. Payton blocks a body shot from Hunt. Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more. A nice right hand lands inside from Payton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Payton misses with the combination.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Payton misses the shot to the body. Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top. Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Payton looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payton thinking. Payton moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton. Payton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payton tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it. Payton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#The cut above Walter Payton's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Payton misses with a double jab.
#T1# Payton moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Payton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Payton counters with a stiff right hand. Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Payton blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Payton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt staying out of range there. Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hunt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Payton misses with the combination.
Hunt staying out of range there. Hunt moves away from the strike by Payton. Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hunt swinging wildly here.
Payton moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Payton throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target. Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Payton misses the jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Payton moves his leg out of the way. Payton looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt thuds his right hand into Payton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Payton throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton. Hunt works the jab nicely.#T3# Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunt takes one to the chin there. Payton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one. Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Payton. Payton lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Payton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payton. Hunt blocks a jab. Payton defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. Payton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand. Payton misses with a looping right. Payton misses with a left hand and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Payton to the canvas! Payton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hunt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. In defeat, Walter Payton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1# Wasselach slips a straight right by Hunt. Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Wasselach throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Wasselach connects with a single shot there. Hunt is looking to score with low kicks. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wasselach! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Wasselach. Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wasselach misses with an uppercut
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt takes one to the chin there. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range. Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wasselach. Hunt throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasselach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've been informed that Wasselach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL# Hunt moves into the clinch. Wasselach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards. A short left from Wasselach. Hunt blocking some punches.
Wasselach lands an uppercut. Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Hunt. Hunt tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Wasselach misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Wasselach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hunt blocks a jab.#T2# Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasselach. This has been an exciting period of action! A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target. Nice defenses there by Wasselach. Wasselach only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hunt swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Wasselach. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A low kick from Hunt misses and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut. Wasselach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wasselach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasselach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3# Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wasselach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wasselach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Hunt clinches up against the cage. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Wasselach.
#BC2# Wasselach breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Wasselach jumps back. Wasselach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wasselach lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range. It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wasselach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wasselach with a nice cross.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wasselach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasselach lands with a shot to the body. Nice body kick there by Wasselach. Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach. Wasselach getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wasselach keeps the fight on the outside. Wasselach lands with a cross. Wasselach misses the shot to the body. Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt misses with a looping left. Wasselach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Hunt tests Wasselach's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hunt checks a low kick from Wasselach. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gotan Wasselach 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.#R2# Hunt slips under a jab. Wasselach connects with a single shot there. Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt gets through Wasselach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wasselach prevents a body shot from Hunt. Wasselach throws a head punch that misses. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach. Wasselach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage. Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. #T1# A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Wasselach misses with a short punch on the inside. Paul Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunt is leaning against Wasselach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Wasselach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow. A short right from Hunt on the inside. Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow. A short left from Hunt. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach. Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt misses with an elbow over the top. Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wasselach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hunt lands an elbow just above Wasselach 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.#T2# Hunt lands a right hand. Wasselach misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt tries a body shot but Wasselach blocks it.
Wasselach blocking some punches.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage. #BC# Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Wasselach pushes him off. Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Wasselach pushes him off. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Wasselach moved out of range nicely. Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gotan Wasselach seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wasselach throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasselach's head. Wasselach throws a one two combo.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Hunt misses. Hunt wants to clinch up but Wasselach keeps it at a distance. Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wasselach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wasselach. Wasselach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hunt moves away from the strike by Wasselach. Wasselach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range. Wasselach replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well. Wasselach misses the shot to the body. Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Wasselach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# Wasselach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hunt dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt feints and then cracks Wasselach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasselach down. Hunt scores with a nice strike. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach. Wasselach throws a counter combo. Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook. Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hunt misses with a body kick. Wasselach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wasselach throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt digs a good hook to Wasselach's body.
Wasselach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasselach sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt misses the jab. Wasselach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Hunt darts in and clinches Wasselach up against the cage. Hunt prevents a body shot from Wasselach. Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Wasselach manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wasselach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt throws a leg kick but Wasselach sees it coming and moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
Wasselach pushes Hunt away with a front kick.#T1# Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wasselach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Wasselach counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasselach circles away quickly and effectively. Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Wasselach misses. Wasselach lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Wasselach just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it. Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Wasselach counters with a nice body shot. Hunt throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Wasselach gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch. Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasselach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. Hunt lands a nice uppercut. Wasselach works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches. Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Wasselach blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Wasselach as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wasselach lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt lands a shoulder strike. Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch. Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wasselach tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wasselach scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
#T3# Wasselach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it. Wasselach tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wasselach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach. Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage. Wasselach lands a nice uppercut. Wasselach lands with a left to the head. Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasselach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. #BC# Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wasselach loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#T4# Wasselach lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wasselach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wasselach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wasselach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice straight punches there by Wasselach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasselach. Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react. Wasselach throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wasselach throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gotan Wasselach. I think Wasselach 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gotan Wasselach! Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it. Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Shifter blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Hunt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side. Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Shifter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shifter scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hunt throws out a counter right but Shifter avoids it with no problem. Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Shifter has a takedown stuffed. Hunt feints a counter leg kick.#TD# Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Shifter 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! #REVB# Hunt won't allow Shifter to sweep him here. #T4##SUB# Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Shifter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shifter shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hunt throws out a counter right but Shifter avoids it with no problem. Shifter dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Shifter's head and hops out. Shifter looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1# Shifter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Shifter on that attempt. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch. Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shifter.
#TD# Shifter pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!#T2# Hunt tries to stand but Shifter is controlling his head. Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. Shifter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Shifter is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shifter is working hard here to advance position. Shifter regains half guard. Hunt prevents Shifter from improving his position.#T3# Shifter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hunt wants to stand up but Shifter is controlling the position.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Shifter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4# Shifter regains half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Shifter gets full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Shifter fails with the takedown and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Shifter backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely. Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shifter checks it well. Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it. Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Shifter gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB# Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! #SUB# Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hunt wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR# Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Shifter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Shifter is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.#SUB# Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunt passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hunt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter. Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shifter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Hunt thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch. Gora avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt misses with a hook
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily. Hunt tries to move into range but Gora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt throws a leg kick and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hunt lands a high kick!
Gora keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora. Gora throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.#T1# Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunt backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gora looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well. Gora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gora thuds a left hand into Hunt's body. Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gora lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Gora misses with a hook
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hunt looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way. Gora throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Hunt rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gora backwards. Gora is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.#BC# Gora manages to break the clinch.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3# Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot. Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gora throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off. Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2# Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora. Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hunt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land. Gora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Gora takes one to the chin there.#T4# Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gora has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily. Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Gora moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot. Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Gora. Hunt throws a leg kick letting Gora counter with a right hand. Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left and a right from Gora both land. Nice combination. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Gora.
#BC# Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gora throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Gora misses with a low kick. Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gora. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gora connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.#CL2# Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land. Gora lands an uppercut.#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora. A short left from Hunt. Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora. Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Gora misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around. Gora lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Gora scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #BC# Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gora on the side of the head. Hunt moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Gora takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Gora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gora throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt connects with a body shot. Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Gora down. Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora. Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Gora's knee but Gora avoids it well. Hunt misses with a looping left.#T3# Hunt misses with a double jab.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gora. Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. As Hunt looks to move away, Gora throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way. Gora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gora scrambles back to his feet. Gora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Gora's head. Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. A low kick from Gora is predictable there and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some wild striking there from Gora.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4# Hunt misses with a left hand and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borowa Gora! Borowa Gora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1# Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Hunt misses with a hook. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T1# Jackson misses with an uppercut. Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hunt avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts. Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jackson throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jackson looks winded! Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Jackson throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Jackson. An inside leg kick lands from Hunt. Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt connects with a jab. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson misses with a low kick. Jackson blocks the body kick.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Good shot there by Jackson. Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Jab by Jackson. Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters with a left to the body. Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt. Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hunt lands a jab to the nose. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it. Jackson throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a right hand and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick. Jackson throws a lazy head kick and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Jackson is rocked! Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt thumps Jackson with a low kick. Hunt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hunt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jackson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses. #TD# Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Hunt has his feet on Zimmerman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Zimmerman on that attempt. Zimmerman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Zimmerman misses with a takedown and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. A low kick from Hunt misses #TD# and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hunt pushes Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet. Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zimmerman moves away. Hunt digs a good body shot into Zimmerman's ribs. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zimmerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zimmerman rather than just go for the knockout. No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt. #T2##CL2# Hunt gets a clinch. Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hunt lands a nice shot to the body. Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt lands with a cross. #T3# Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zimmerman. Zimmerman fails with the takedown and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Nice defenses there by Zimmerman. Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it. Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Zimmerman shoots in.#T4# Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch. Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time. A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Zimmerman. Hunt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zimmerman is landing a low percentage of strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body. Hunt misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hunt keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side. Zimmerman tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Zimmerman blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimmerman checks a leg kick. Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zimmerman darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Zimmerman into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zimmerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle. Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Zimmerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Hunt tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it. Zimmerman half committed to a counter leg kick. Hunt throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zimmerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Hunt throws a leg kick #TD# and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman. Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard. Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Zimmerman 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! #REVB##SUB# Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB# Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!#SU2# Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2# Hunt cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zimmerman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
Zimmerman staying out of range there. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman. Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZimmerman.#T4# Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zimmerman has his takedown stuffed and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut. That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Zimmerman pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt prevents Zimmerman from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Hunt stands up and beckons Zimmerman to join him on the feet. #T1# Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zimmerman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hunt counters with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zimmerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL# Zimmerman darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage. Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt is leaning against Zimmerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zimmerman takes a knee to the side of the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zimmerman jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it. Hunt lands a nice knee to the body. Nice body punch from Hunt. #T2# Hunt lands a shot to the body. Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zimmerman. Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zimmerman blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zimmerman tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Zimmerman drops back down to his feet.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zimmerman's brow. Hunt lands a shoulder strike. Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Moritz Zimmerman's cut is getting worse. Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands an uppercut. Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Zimmerman is looking to take this one to the mat. Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Zimmerman is rocked! Hunt lands with a light punch inside. Oh Zimmerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zimmerman looking for a takedown. Hunt dips a shoulder and cracks Zimmerman with a mighty uppercut! Zimmerman falls back against the cage and Hunt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zimmerman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hunt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1# Mumba moves away from the strike by Hunt. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Mumba saw that one coming. Hunt lands a front kick. Mumba blocks a head kick by Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet. Despite the aggression on Mumba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt misses with a shot to the body and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A low kick lands for Hunt.
#T1# Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt scores with a punch to the head. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Mumba throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Mumba misses and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Mumba 's knee. Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Mumba misses. A bone on bone clash there as Mumba blocks the leg kick.
Mumba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Mumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumba moves out of range of the strikes. Mumba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumba blocks a jab. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Mumba avoids it. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Mumba in the body. #T3# Mumba misses with a right hand and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mumba looks winded! Mumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Hunt moves into the clinch. Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Mumba tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Paul Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwawi Mumba. Hunt presses Mumba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mumba can't break the clinch.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet.
Hunt cracks Mumba with a nice body shot.#T4# Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt lands with a left to the head. Mumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Mumba jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt. Hunt tries to clinch but Mumba is having none of it. Mumba throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. Hunt lands with a nice body kick. #CL# Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Hunt looks for the body kick but Mumba saw that one coming. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hunt tries to clinch but Mumba moves out of range. Mumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumba. Mumba throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumba swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt keeps Mumba at a distance using the push kick. Mumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt cracks Mumba with an open hand slap.#T1# Mumba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumba swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mumba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mumba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. A nice side step and Mumba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Mumba thuds a left hand into Hunt's body. Hunt missing with a left hand there. Mumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hunt is looking to land body kicks. Mumba throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.#T2# Hunt moves away from the strike by Mumba. Mumba takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Mumba misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand. Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Mumba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot. Mumba is breathing heavily. Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Mumba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.#T3# Hunt scores with a punch to the head.#KD# Hunt cracks Mumba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mumba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
#ROC#Mumba is rocked! Hunt misses with a left hand and Mumba counters with a straight right hand. Mumba looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well. Mumba takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Mumba's defenses. Mumba looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range. Mumba walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hunt swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamar on the side of the head. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Mamar ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt throws a leg kick but Mamar checks it. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mamar checks a low kick from Hunt. Mamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunt looks to move away, Mamar throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.#CL2# Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body. Mamar just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather. Mamar is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamar's elbow. Mamar is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position. Mamar is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hand to the body from Hunt.
#T1# Mamar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hunt lands a damaging elbow. Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamar's efforts to push away. Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside. Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Mamar has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC# Mamar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mamar is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Mamar thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt feints and then cracks Mamar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamar down. Mamar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt is looking to chop away at Mamar's legs. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target. Hunt lands with a shot to the body. Hunt moves away from the strike by Mamar. Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamar on the side of the head.#T3# Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2# Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamar sprawling to the canvas! Mamar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
#ROC2#Mamar is rocked! Mamar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt. Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mamar slips a jab from Hunt. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
#T4##KD2# Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamar sprawling to the canvas! Mamar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
Oh Mamar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt. Mamar seems to have got his legs back now. Mamar is breathing heavily. A nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mamar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamar manages to avoid it. Mamar is looking to counter punch.#KD2# Hunt drops Mamar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mamar looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Mamar moves away and avoids it. Mamar is looking to counter punch. Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Mamar moves out of range easily. Mamar is looking to counter punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Hunt. An inside leg kick from Hunt misses. Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Mamar off balance momentarily. Hunt slips a jab from Mamar. Hunt throws a combination that misses and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamar walks into a jab. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Mamar counters with a straight right hand. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamar is just out of range. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Mamar moved out of range. It looked like Mamar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mamar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamar in his tracks. #CL2# Hunt clinches up against the cage. Hunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Hunt. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
#T2##BC# Mamar breaks from the clinch.
Mamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mamar misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Mamar. Mamar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a straight right. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamar. Mamar is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mamar misses with a straight left. #T3# Mamar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.#CL2# Hunt rushes Mamar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mamar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mamar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mamar is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hunt tries a body shot but Mamar blocks it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamar. Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamar controls his hands.
Mamar takes an elbow to the temple. #T4# Hunt misses with a body punch.
Mamar blocks a body shot from Hunt. #BC# Mamar manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hunt misses. Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt. Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Mamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Mamar is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Mamar. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target. Mamar moves out of range of the strikes. Hunt punishes Mamar's body with a nice straight punch. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamar. A little feinted left hand from Mamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt throws a body punch but Mamar moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Mamar moves out of range and Hunt only half commits. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target.#T1# Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mamar scores with a jab to the jaw. Mamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Hunt tries to work over Mamar's front leg with a kick but Mamar checks it. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt punishes Mamar's body with a nice straight punch. Mamar needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there. Mamar checks a low kick from Hunt. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#T2# Hunt with a nice calf kick. Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hunt lands a head shot. Mamar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt missing with a left hand there. Mamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mamar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mamar's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Mamar thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.#T3# Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt. Mamar throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it. Mamar is looking to counter punch. A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hunt connects with a leg kick. Mamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Hunt takes a swing at Mamar's ribcage but misses. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt throws a front kick that sends Mamar stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Mamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Mamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.#CL2# Hunt closes the distance and pushes Mamar back into the cage. Kevin Mamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge. Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a low kick nicely. Nice body punch from Hunt. Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away. Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick. Hunt thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hunt misses the shot to the body. Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head. Bainbridge misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bainbridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Bainbridge walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt. Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt.#T1# Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bainbridge avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head. Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Bainbridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt. Bainbridge digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs. Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Hunt tries a low kick but Bainbridge avoids it. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range. Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bainbridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a leg kick and Bainbridge counters with an inside leg kick. Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bainbridge throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Bainbridge only half commits. Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses. Bainbridge cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3# Bainbridge closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bainbridge momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bainbridge, as that shot connected.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Bainbridge. Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. It seemed like Bainbridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head. Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range. Bainbridge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses. Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.#T4# Bainbridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bainbridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it. Bainbridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bainbridge dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hunt throws a leg kick and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bainbridge feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Bainbridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bainbridge misses with a looping left. Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hunt slips a jab from Bainbridge. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bainbridge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges. Hunt throws a head kick that misses. Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Bainbridge has managed to clinch.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head. Bainbridge misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bainbridge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away. Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bainbridge can do to turn this around? Bainbridge tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bainbridge lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bainbridge taking a breather. #T1# Hunt throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge. Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt. Bainbridge throws a right and a left that both miss. Bainbridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice defenses there by Bainbridge. Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from Bainbridge misses the target. Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing. Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bainbridge throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Bainbridge wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position. Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab. Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge. Hunt looks to land a body kick but Bainbridge moved away. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt takes a swing at Bainbridge's ribcage but misses. Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range and Hunt settles back down. #T3# Bainbridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge. Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch. Hunt misses with a leg kick and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse. Hunt throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bainbridge throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range. Bainbridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a combination that misses and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hunt is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike. Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage. Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bainbridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut. Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut. Bainbridge lands a body punch. Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Bainbridge tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Bainbridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy. Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand. Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Hunt there. Bainbridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bainbridge throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge. Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range. Nice jab there from Bainbridge. Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bainbridge checks a low kick from Hunt.#T1# Bainbridge throws a nice outside leg kick. Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt. A big right from Hunt misses. Bainbridge misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back. Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt checks a leg kick nicely. Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hunt throws a leg kick that misses. Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Bainbridge off balance momentarily. Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Hunt dips to his left and cracks Bainbridge with an uppercut! Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bainbridge throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Bainbridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely. Hunt throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bainbridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Bainbridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hunt misses with a body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it. #T3# Hunt throws a low kick but Bainbridge avoids it. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hunt throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range. Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range. Bainbridge throws a combination that misses and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it. Bainbridge throws a big shot that misses. Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# A jab from Bainbridge misses. Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bainbridge swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Bainbridge lands a head shot. Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt misses with a straight right. Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Bainbridge. I think Bainbridge 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge! A relieved looking Bartholomew Bainbridge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt slips under a jab. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hunt throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Susi misses the target. Susi loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hunt slips under a jab from Susi. Susi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Susi clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Susi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt misses with a combination
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Susi connects with a body shot.#T1# Susi throws a nice outside leg kick. Susi is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks. Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Susi. Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Susi blocks the body kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot. Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hunt misses the body punch and Susi counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Susi throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. That kick from Susi tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on. Susi loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Susi misses the jab. Susi moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Susi scores with a spinning back kick! Hunt slips under a jab from Susi. Susi moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hunt throws a leg kick and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hunt cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range. Susi connects with a high kick. #CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. Hunt tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Susi rather than just go for the knockout. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi misses with a straight left. Susi throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.#T3# Hunt scores with a jab to the body. Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi. Hunt misses with a hook
and Susi counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily. Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Susi is looking to counter with head kicks. Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Susi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Susi clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Susi. Hunt blocks a body shot from Susi. Susi throws a head punch that misses. Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land. Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Susi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good body shot from Hunt.
#T4# Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Susi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land. Susi cracks Hunt with a nice body shot. A body shot lands from Susi.
Susi blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Susi fails to land. Susi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Susi lands a hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaarlo Susi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hunt misses with a straight right. Susi misses with an uppercut
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Susi throws out the jab. Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Susi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Susi thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it letting Hunt counter with a right hand. Susi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi. Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Susi off balance momentarily. Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Susi is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Hunt tenderised Susi's leg. Susi is trying to keep his angry face on. Susi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Susi moved out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Susi moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Susi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.#T1# Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab from Susi misses. Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susi blocks it well. Susi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hunt scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one. Hunt lands a front kick. Hunt defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand. Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hunt lands a head shot.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Susi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice elbow. #T2# Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susi lands with a left to the head. Susi working aggressively here.
Susi scores with a hook to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hunt misses with an elbow over the top. Susi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A low kick from Hunt is predictable there and Susi counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt. Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi. Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range. Susi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Susi moves out of range of the body kick. Susi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage! Susi missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Susi has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi. Susi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Susi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tries to circle away but Susi has him pinned against the cage. Susi tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Susi back against the cage. Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Susi lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt wants to stall.
Susi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hunt blocking some punches.
#T4# Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Susi lands with a left to the head. Susi misses with a hook from the clinch. Susi misses with the head strike.
Susi misses with the head strike.
Susi misses with some punches.
#BC2# Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi thinks about countering with a body kick. Susi moves out of range of the strikes. Susi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi throws a big shot that misses. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hunt lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt checks a leg kick. Susi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Susi misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Susi thows a left - swing and a miss! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaarlo Susi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Hunt connects with a body shot. Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts. Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Susi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off. Hunt staying out of range there. Hunt avoids the body shot from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Susi throws a leg kick that is checked and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Susi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A swing and a miss from Susi. Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt. #T1# A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot. Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt. Susi misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Susi tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2# Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Susi. Susi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Susi with a hook. Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.#CL2# Hunt rushes Susi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Susi.
#T2# Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaarlo Susi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt prevents a body shot from Susi. A short right hand to the side of the head by Susi.#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Susis head. Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt is working Susi over against the cage. Susi tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Susi gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Susi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Susi. Susi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Susi. Susi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Susi. Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Susi misses with a hook from the clinch. Susi scores with a shoulder strike. Hunt blocks a body shot from Susi. Hunt throws a head punch that misses. Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
#T4# Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Susi's ribcage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Susi throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Susi throws out the jab. Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt throws a leg kick and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Susi! An out of breath Kaarlo Susi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamar momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunt scores with a four punch combination! Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamar. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Mamar moves out of range easily. Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hunt works Mamar's body with a nice hook. Mamar misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Mamar in the body. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mamar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt jabs Mamar to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.#T1# Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hunt tries to clinch but Mamar moves away and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt scores with a decent looking hook. Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Mamar counters with a lovely straight right hand! A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt. Mamar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Mamar slips under a jab from Hunt. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt misses with a double jab.
Mamar throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy. Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt throws a right hand that Mamar ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamar also avoids with ease. Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Mamar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt throws a body punch but Mamar moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamar moves away. Mamar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hunt tries to clinch up and Mamar counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Mamar counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunt toppling to the canvas! Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mamar finish him?! Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamar swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamar is looking to counter punch. A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.#T3# Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Mamar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt with a nice cross. Hunt slips a jab from Mamar. Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt connects with a body shot. Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt. Hunt misses with a looping left. Mamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Mamar gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch. #T4# Mamar is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.#BC2# Hunt manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamar scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamar moves away. Mamar throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Mamar is out of range. Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamar is looking to counter punch. Hunt misses with a low kick. Mamar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamar's sensitive parts. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Mamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mamar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Mamar's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target.#CL2# Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Mamar. Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The crowd are getting on Hunt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Mamar wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt lands an elbow just above Mamar 's eye. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt. Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Hunt misses with a body punch.
Mamar blocking some punches.
Hunt keeps control of Mamar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hunt is leaning against Mamar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. A shot in the inside from Hunt. Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hunt lands with a light punch inside. Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamar lands a shoulder strike. Mamar blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. Mamar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
#T2# Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hunt missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamar. Mamar lands a left hand.
Mamar prevents a body shot from Hunt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Paul Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamar tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mamar slows down the pace here.
Mamar blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
#T3# Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Mamar controls the action.
Mamar avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamar's efforts to push away. Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Mamar controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamar dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Mamar stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position. Mamar tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage. Mamar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hunt pushes Mamar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamar avoids the damage to the body. #T4# A frustrated look appears on Mamar's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hunt misses with a body punch.
Mamar has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment. Hunt has Mamar pushed against the cage. Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamar backwards. Mamar blocks an elbow strike. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamars head. Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Mamar.
Mamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Mamar ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt. Hunt clobbers Mamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A good leg kick by Hunt. Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. That kick from Hunt tenderised Mamar's leg. Mamar is trying to keep his angry face on. Mamar blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Mamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. An inside leg kick lands from Hunt. #T1# Mamar moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Mamar throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hunt scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. An attempted straight right counter from Mamar misses the target. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamar manages to avoid it. Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Mamar does a little dance to reset his feet. Mamar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hunt throws a lazy body kick and Mamar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Hunt lands with a shot to the body. Hunt thumps Mamar with a low kick. Hunt throws a combination. Mamar tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mamar ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mamar swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the body from Hunt misses and Mamar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamar's elbow. Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamar controls his hands.
Mamar is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Mamar avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage. Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamar or not. #BC# Mamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Mamar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mamar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hunt tries to clinch but Mamar moves out of range. Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hunt misses with a double jab
and Mamar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt looks to clinch enabling Mamar to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Hunt closes the distance and pushes Mamar back into the cage. Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mamar is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mamar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! Paul Hunt very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Crocker. Crocker misses with a left hand and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Hunt does it's job there. A slow jab from Crocker misses its intended target. Hunt throws out a counter right but Crocker avoids it with no problem. Crocker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hunt misses with a body shot
and Crocker counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt. Crocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt throws out a counter right but Crocker avoids it with no problem. Crocker throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Crocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt lands a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Crocker misses. Crocker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hunt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Crocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crocker. Crocker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Crocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Crocker misses with a hook.#T1##CL2# Hunt darts in and clinches Crocker up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Crocker misses with a body punch.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Crocker avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage. Crocker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Crocker controls his hands.
Crocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Crocker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage. Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Crocker tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Crocker misses with a hook from the clinch. Crocker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hunt misses with some punches.
#T2# Crocker tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Crocker back against the cage. Crocker misses with a short punch on the inside. Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt gets through Crocker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt takes a shot to the head. Hunt keeps control of Crocker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Crocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Crocker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Crocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Crocker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Hunt misses with the head strike.
Crocker lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt cracks Crocker with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Crocker fails to land. #BC2# Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Crocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crocker looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Crocker slips a straight right by Hunt.#T3##CL2# Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Crocker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Crocker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crocker tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position. Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Crocker.
#BC2# Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Crocker shrugs it off though. Hunt scores with a jab. Hunt takes a swing at Crocker's ribcage but misses. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Crocker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Crocker's head back.
#CL2# Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Crocker working aggressively here.
#BC2# Hunt breaks the clinch.
Betty Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crocker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice uppercut there from Hunt. Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Crocker throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.#T4# Crocker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hunt lands an overhand right. Crocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Crocker! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bainbridge thinks about countering with a body kick. Bainbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves away and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease. Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt is looking to chop away at Bainbridge's legs. Bainbridge throws a nice inside leg kick. Bainbridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A low kick lands for Bainbridge.
Hunt scores with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bainbridge tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Bainbridge defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bainbridge looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range. Bainbridge throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A bone on bone clash there as Bainbridge blocks the leg kick.
Bainbridge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick. Hunt throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bainbridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bainbridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A shot to the body from Hunt misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2# Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bainbridge is looking to clinch. Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bainbridge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bainbridge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hunt lands an overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Hunt closes the distance and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land. Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hunt avoiding damage.
#BC# Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Bainbridge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bainbridge swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
#T3# Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. Hunt is looking to clinch but Bainbridge is avoiding it.
Bainbridge throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt jabs Bainbridge right on the nose. Bainbridge blinks but takes it well. Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bainbridge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target. Decent striking displayed by Bainbridge there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt misses the shot to the body. #T4# Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Bainbridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bainbridge in his tracks. A cross from Bainbridge lands. Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bainbridge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hunt with a nice cross. Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt motions for Bainbridge to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Bainbridge thinks about countering with a head kick. Hunt moves away from the strike by Bainbridge. A thudding body kick lands there by Bainbridge!
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hunt blocks a jab. Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge takes one on the button. Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bainbridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#CL2# Hunt forces Bainbridge back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hunt throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily. Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt. Bainbridge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Bainbridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot. Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt. Hunt blocks a jab.#T2# Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt. Bainbridge misses the jab. Bainbridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bainbridge walks into a left hand. Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range. Hunt misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Hunt rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage. Hunt prevents a body shot from Bainbridge. Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt lands a shoulder strike. #T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.#BC# Bainbridge manages to break the clinch.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range. Bainbridge walks into a jab. Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range. Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt lands with a good body shot. Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss. A little feinted left hand from Bainbridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it. Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt. Bainbridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bainbridge blocks a jab. Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Hunt misses. Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand. Bainbridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hunt misses with a body punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react. Jab by Hunt. Bainbridge moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off. Bainbridge takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2# Hunt instigates a clinch. Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside. Bainbridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a right to the head. #BC# Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet. Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Hunt is looking to clinch. A low kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges. Bainbridge throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge. Bainbridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range. Bainbridge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#T2# Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away. Bainbridge loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge with a nice calf kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bainbridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head. Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range. Hunt throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily. A big left from Bainbridge misses. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bainbridge misses the jab. Hunt connects with a leg kick. Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Hunt misses the shot to the body. Bainbridge misses with a body kick. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back. Bainbridge keeps the fight on the outside. Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch. Bainbridge misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back. Bainbridge checks a leg kick. Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. Bainbridge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt. Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt tries to move into range but Bainbridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bainbridge misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! |
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Event:
Bellicose 145
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# Bainbridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a thumping low kick. Hunt avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt. A slapping body kick lands there for Bainbridge. Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bainbridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice inside leg kick there by Bainbridge. That's going to slow Hunt down. #T1# Bainbridge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bainbridge lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand. Bainbridge throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bainbridge's head. A head kick by Bainbridge misses and Hunt counters with a nice body shot. Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bainbridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt. Bainbridge misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet. Bainbridge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bainbridge connects with a crisp jab. An inside leg kick lands from Bainbridge. Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt throws a wild body kick that Bainbridge sees coming a mile off. A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target. Bainbridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bainbridge lands a right hand. Hunt lands an uppercut. Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge. Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Bainbridge.
#BC# Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Bainbridge down. A solid leg kick lands there for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A big left from Hunt misses. Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
#T4# Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A good leg kick by Hunt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bainbridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Bainbridge avoids it well. Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Bainbridge is wise to it. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bainbridge throws a shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bainbridge. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Bainbridge avoids it well. A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bainbridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Bainbridge moves his leg out of the way. Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Hunt avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Hunt counters with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head.#CL2# Hunt moves into the clinch.#BC# Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.#T1# Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bainbridge circles away quickly and effectively. Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hunt scores with a jab to the body. Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch. Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt. Bainbridge moves into range and connects with a jab. Bainbridge misses with a body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bainbridge is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch. Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bainbridge is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bainbridge.#T3# Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it. Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge. Hunt blocks a leg kick. Bainbridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it. Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem. Both fighters circling a little - Hunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bainbridge lands a jab to Hunt's midsection. Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. Bainbridge is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4# Hunt misses with a looping left. Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge moved away. Hunt scores with a jab to the body. Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Bainbridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bone on bone clash there as Bainbridge blocks the leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Hunt lands a nice hook to Bainbridge's body. Bainbridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Hunt instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bainbridge lands a right hand. Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a body punch. Bainbridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land. Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. Bainbridge controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
#BC# Bainbridge breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Bainbridge's head back.
Hunt is looking to clinch. Hunt misses with a double jab
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bainbridge. Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bainbridge avoids a kick to the body.
As Hunt looks to move away, Bainbridge throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.#T2# Bainbridge misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Bainbridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bainbridge avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hunt wants to slow Bainbridge down by chopping away at his legs. Bainbridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Hunt has managed to clinch.
#T3# Bainbridge tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. Hunt lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Bainbridge blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bainbridges head. Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Crunch! Bainbridge slams his shin into Hunt's torso. Hunt slips a straight right by Bainbridge.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet. Hunt scores with a jab. Bainbridge misses the jab. Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bainbridge is looking to clinch. Hunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range. A big left from Hunt misses. Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hunt misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back. It looked like Bainbridge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1# Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Faolin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely. Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faolin's head. Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hunt with a jab. Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Faolin can't break the clinch.
#T1# Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow. A body shot lands from Faolin.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Faolin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a straight left. #T2# Hunt tries to clinch up. Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faolin checks a leg kick. Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hunt works the jab nicely. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Faolin misses with the combination.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Faolin misses the shot to the body. Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.#T3# A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Faolin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL# Hunt darts in and clinches Faolin up against the cage. Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin. Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand. Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #BC2# Faolin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Faolin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well. Faolin blocks a leg kick. Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Faolin misses the shot to the body. Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Faolin breaks away and moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Faolin counters by clinching up. #T4# Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Faolin. #CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse. Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut. Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hunt misses with a body shot
and Faolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faolin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Faolin connects with a body shot. Faolin moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Hunt looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range. Hunt lands a jab to the nose. Hunt throws a series of punches but Faolin avoids them all with ease. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Faolin. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Faolin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Faolin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joey Faolin! An out of breath Joey Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot. Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smif slips a jab from Hunt. Nice body punch from Hunt. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hunt lands a jab to the head.
#CL# Smif gets a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smif blocks an uppercut.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif. Hunt prevents a body shot from Smif. Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
#T1# Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Smif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Smif throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily. Hunt lands an overhand right. Smif throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif. Smif loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target. Smif staying out of range there. Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif. Nice uppercut lands for Smif. That snapped Hunt's head back.
#T2# Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smif. Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming. Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif. Hunt slips a straight right by Smif. Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance. Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing. Hunt throws a hook but Smif blocks it. Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hunt blocks a jab. Hunt throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Smif lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Smif swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A big right from Smif misses. Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Smif thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy. Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. Hunt misses the shot to the body. Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Hunt throws out a powerful jab. Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Smif off the cage and back into range. Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Smif.
Smif lands with a nice body punch. Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it. Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. Smif throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it. Hunt misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T4# Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
#CL# Smif has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head. Hunt misses with some punches.
Smif tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards. A frustrated look appears on Smif's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Smif. Smif blocking some punches.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif. Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smif is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Smif throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? Smif digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smif. Smif takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Smif cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Hunt moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook. Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far. Smif misses the shot to the body. #T1# Smif throws a body shot but no joy. Hunt walks into a left hand. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. Smif throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head. Smif lands with a good body shot. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it. Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hunt lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming. Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hunt takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target. Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smif misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Smif slips under a jab. Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif. Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smif momentarily.
#T2# Smif ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt. Hunt connects with a body shot. Smif scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Smif works the jab nicely.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Smif throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him? Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smif. Hunt seems to have recovered his senses. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Smif backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab. Smif connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back. Hunt cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Smif misses with a few strikes there.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif. That kick from Hunt tenderised Smif's leg. Smif is trying to keep his angry face on. Smif walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.#T3# Hunt misses with a body kick. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range. Jab by Hunt. Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smif misses with a wild body shot. Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smif moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Smif! A very excited looking Bill Smif made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Reemer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Hunt. Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reemer misses the body punch and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hunt tries to clinch but Reemer moves out of range. Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reemer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Reemer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Reemer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reemer tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it. Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Reemer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Reemer lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Reemer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reemer. Reemer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reemer throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hunt with a nice calf kick. Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Reemer misses. Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Reemer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reemer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Hunt. Reemer throws a hook but Hunt blocks it. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer. Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Reemer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Jab by Hunt. Hunt defending well as Reemer loads up on a big left hand. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Reemer moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Reemer. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet. Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hunt misses with a leg kick #TD# and Reemer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reemer. Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# Reemer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head. Reemer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Reemer is proving a slippery customer.
Reemer trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. Reemer distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hunt trying to control the position.
#ES2# Hunt wriggles free and stands up. Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Reemer digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
#T3# Reemer moves away from the strike by Hunt. A jab from Reemer misses. Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Reemer. Hunt misses the shot to the body. Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Reemer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reemer scores with a punch to the head. Reemer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Reemer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reemer scores with a nice strike.#T4# Hunt throws a leg kick but Reemer checks it. Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2# Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Reemer in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reemer digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank. Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt wants to break free but Reemer has control.
Reemer blocking some punches.
Reemer wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Reemer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reemer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Reemer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reemer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Hunt throws a push kick but Reemer slaps the foot to one side. Nice jab there from Hunt. Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Reemer. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A shot to the liver by Reemer. Beautiful body shot. Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt misses with a straight left. #TD# Reemer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Reemer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hunt tries to kick Reemer off in order to stand up. Reemer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reemer trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. Reemer working the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reemer lands an elbow. #T1# Reemer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. Hunt is trying to control Reemer's posture but Reemer avoids it. Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reemer working away. The strikes coming from Reemer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Hunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reemer has just dragged him back down to the mat. Reemer cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty. Reemer cracks Hunt with a big right hand but Hunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reemer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2# Hunt tries to kick Reemer off but Reemer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hunt keeping control of the position. Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Reemer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Reemer tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it. Reemer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. 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. Reemer connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple. Reemer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hunt moves into full guard.
Reemer is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3# Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Reemer is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. Reemer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Reemer is squirming around nicely. Hunt controlling his opponent. Reemer is trying to escape the mount.
Reemer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hunt trying to control but Reemer is having none of it. Hunt controlling from the full mount. Reemer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hole Reemer will probably get the nod. That's time! Reemer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reemer closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Reemer pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hunt throws a big shot that misses. Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reemer checks it well. Reemer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Reemer blocks a jab. Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reemer checks it well. Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Reemer pushes him off. Reemer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Reemer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reemer takes one to the chin there. Hunt staying out of range there. A jab from Reemer finds it's way through Hunt's defenses. The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reemer doesn't seem phased though. Reemer missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Reemer cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt. Reemer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Reemer on that attempt. A swing and a miss from Reemer. Reemer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reemer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands. Reemer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Reemer. Reemer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt. Reemer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Hunt misses. #T2# Reemer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunt defending well as Reemer loads up on a big left hand. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer. Reemer misses with a wild body shot. Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Hunt misses the jab. Reemer swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reemer.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Reemer saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws a leg kick and Reemer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reemer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Reemer lands a jab to Hunt's midsection. Hunt takes a swing at Reemer's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Reemer misses its intended target. Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Reemer shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Reemer moved out of range nicely. Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reemer misses with a hook. Hunt throws a leg kick but Reemer checks it. Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Reemer's head back.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Reemer ducks down to avoid it. Hunt cracks Reemer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice cross by Hunt. Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hunt tries to land a front kick but Reemer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hunt misses with a body kick. Reemer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hunt misses with a straight left. Hunt is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Reemer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.#T4# Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt digs a good hook to Reemer's body.
Reemer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Reemer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# Reemer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Reemer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Reemer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Reemer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Paul 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Hunt! |
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Event:
Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Christ missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hunt lands with a shot to the body. Hunt throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range. Christ feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Christ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Christ lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ. Christ connects with a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Christ ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt. Christ misses with a looping right. Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hunt lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Jerman Christ has been cut. Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Christ misses with a straight left. Christ misses with a straight left. Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Christ misses with a straight left. Christ moves out of range of the body kick. Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Christ appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Hunt gets a clinch. Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Christ lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #T2##BC# Christ breaks from the clinch.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away. Christ throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. Christ lands with a good body shot. Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more. Hunt throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease. Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away. Christ throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Christ misses with a looping left. A punch combination from Christ misses. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab. Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Christ circles away from the clinch attempt and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Hunt with a nice calf kick. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big right from Christ misses. Hunt blocks a jab. Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Christ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it. Hunt staying out of range there. Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice cross by Christ. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target. #CL2# Hunt closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage. A short right from Christ. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. A nice right hand lands inside from Christ. #BC# Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Christ swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt. Christ's corner calls for a 1-2. Christ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hunt misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Christ throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. Christ with a jab.#CL2# Christ tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerman Christ dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.#R2# Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing. Christ cracks Hunt with an open hand slap. Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks. Christ throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Christ has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt. Hunt looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well. Hunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot. Jab by Christ.#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christ lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Christ misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Christ is rocked! Hunt plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Christ swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Christ face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Hunt! |
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Event:
CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt misses with a leg kick. Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Christ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt. Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Christ is looking for the big counter here. Christ missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Hunt closes the distance and clinches. Christ tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage. Hunt has Christ pushed against the cage. Hunt throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Christ tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. Christ throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ working hard to break the clinch. Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #BC2# Christ breaks the clinch.
Christ scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. Christ misses with a jab to the body
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. Hunt throws a lazy body kick enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. Christ avoids the body shot from Hunt.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Christ looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2# Christ misses with an uppercut. Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Christ misses the jab. Christ throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely. Christ misses with a body shot
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice cross by Hunt. Christ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Christ slips a jab from Hunt. Christ misses with a left hand enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Hunt looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming. Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Christ connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.#CL# Hunt rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage. A hook to the body from Hunt.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Christ throws a head punch that misses. Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow. #BC2# Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut there from Hunt. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws a combination that misses and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Hunt connects with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage. Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christ. Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a body shot. Christ lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut. Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Christ looks winded! Christ tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hunt lands with an overhand left. Hunt defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick. Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hunt throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side. Christ swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands with a cross. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hunt throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage. Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around? Hunt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hunt tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it. Christ throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt throws a hook but Christ blocks it. Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Christ letting Hunt take a breather here.#T1# The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2# Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A combination from Hunt does no damage. Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christ checks it well. Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt blocks a jab. Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Christ throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily. Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Christ moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook. Hunt thuds a left hand into Christ's body.#T2# Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hunt cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hunt throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Christ looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Christ misses with a straight right. Christ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Christ tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch. Christ working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut. Christ pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Christ is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hunt works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches. Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head. Christ can't break the clinch.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt prevents Christ from breaking the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ. Christ can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christ misses with a left hand and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body. A combination from Christ does no damage. #T4# Hunt misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy. Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab from Christ. A left lands for Christ. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ blocks a jab. Hunt lands an overhand right. Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Christ throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center. Christ misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Christ looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Christ throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Christ misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Christ keeps the fight on the outside. Christ connects with a crisp jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt. Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ staying out of range there. Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt. Hunt looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away. Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing. Christ misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. #T1# Christ connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off. Hunt lands with a nice body punch. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it. Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ. Jimmy Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hunt blocks a jab. Hunt thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A jab from Christ misses. Christ throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.#CL# Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Christ. Hunt lands a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt. Hunt working aggressively here.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt has Christ pressed against the cage, preventing Christ from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Christ misses with a body punch.
#T2##BC2# Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming. Hunt defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. Hunt lands a lovely overhand right. Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ. Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt. Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range. Christ throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook. Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Hunt misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely. Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Hunt lands with a shot to the body. Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Hunt. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ. It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ. Hunt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL# Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hunt prevents Christ from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hunt misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy. Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range. A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target. Jimmy Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Christ walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hunt slips under a jab from Christ. A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hunt avoids the body shot from Christ.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt lands a jab. Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hunt slips a straight right by Christ. Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Christ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Christ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hunt scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Christ is rocked! Christ loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him? A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hunt 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! |
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Event:
Romero vs Bogachev
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Kessikbayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut. Kessikbayev clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hunt throws the left hand but Kessikbayev avoids the punch easily. Kessikbayev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye. Hunt with a jab. Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Kessikbayev moves away and avoids it. Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kessikbayev. Kessikbayev misses with a looping right. Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kessikbayev staying out of range there. Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kessikbayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessikbayev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kessikbayev moves out of range as Hunt strikes. Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kessikbayev looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Hunt cracks a nice hook into Kessikbayev's ribs. Hunt avoids the body shot from Kessikbayev.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kessikbayev moved out of range.#T1##CL# Hunt closes the distance and pushes Kessikbayev back into the cage. Kessikbayev can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Kessikbayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kessikbayev 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. Kessikbayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Kessikbayev ducks down to avoid it. Kessikbayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A slow jab from Kessikbayev misses its intended target. Kessikbayev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the cage.
Kessikbayev misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kessikbayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kessikbayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kessikbayev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kessikbayev misses the body punch letting Hunt counter with a right hand. Kessikbayev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Kessikbayev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Kessikbayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kessikbayev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. Kessikbayev swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Kessikbayev cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kessikbayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. Hunt lands with a shot to the body. Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Kessikbayev off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Vassily Kessikbayev has been cut. Kessikbayev throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily. Kessikbayev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL# Hunt takes the fight into the clinch. Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessikbayev backwards. Hunt digs a right hand underneath Kessikbayev's ribcage. Kessikbayev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kessikbayev looks winded! Kessikbayev being controlled against the cage. Hunt lands a right hand. Hunt digs a right hand into Kessikbayev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessikbayev's gas tank. #T3# Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kessikbayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hunt works on Kessikbayev's body with a couple of short punches. Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hunt digs a right hand underneath Kessikbayev's ribcage. Kessikbayev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hunt lands with a left to the head. A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt digs a right hand into Kessikbayev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessikbayev's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessikbayev backwards. Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Hunt on the inside. #ROC#Kessikbayev is rocked! A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Kessikbayev with a nice body shot. Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hunt. Kessikbayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him? A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. #T4# Kessikbayev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head. Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kessikbayev with a big uppercut! Kessikbayev tries to clinch up but Hunt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kessikbayev to the mat! Kessikbayev covers up and Hunt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Hunt! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kai vs Daniels
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt cracks Scardina with an open hand slap. Scardina looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Scardina takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a nice strike. Hunt cracks Scardina on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Scardina falls backwards against the cage. Hunt follows up with more strikes that drop Scardina to his knees. Hunt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Scardina! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt! |
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