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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a solid leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Burduada No Cranio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burduada No Cranio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Burduada No Cranio pushes Hunt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burduada No Cranio connects with the punch.
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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Burduada No Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Burduada No Cranio avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio tries to kick Hunt off in order to stand up. Hunt Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burduada No Cranio tries to improve position but can't.
Burduada No Cranio is working hard here to advance position.
Burduada No Cranio is being controlled here. #T2#
Burduada No Cranio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working away.
Burduada No Cranio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burduada No Cranio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burduada No Cranio is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Burduada No Cranio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burduada No Cranio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt prevents Burduada No Cranio from standing back up.
Burduada No Cranio keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Burduada No Cranio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burduada No Cranio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burduada No Cranio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Burduada No Cranio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
That's time! Burduada No Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burduada No Cranio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Burduada No Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Good shot there by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Burduada No Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Burduada No Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice right hand.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Paul Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt moves forwards but Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burduada No Cranio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Burduada No Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burduada No Cranio defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Burduada No Cranio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Burduada No Cranio scores with a four punch combination!
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt slips a straight right by Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Burduada No Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burduada No Cranio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burduada No Cranio circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burduada No Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense.
Burduada No Cranio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Burduada No Cranio sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Burduada No Cranio avoids it this time.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Burduada No Cranio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Burduada No Cranio. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Burduada No Cranio. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burduada No Cranio.#T3#
Burduada No Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burduada No Cranio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burduada No Cranio sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Burduada No Cranio. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burduada No Cranio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Burduada No Cranio lands a lovely overhand right.
Burduada No Cranio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a right hand.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Burduada No Cranio.
Good standup being displayed there by Burduada No Cranio as he connects with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio throws a good cross that connects.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that second round.
That's time! Burduada No Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Burduada No Cranio had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a straight right.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws the left hand but Burduada No Cranio avoids the punch easily.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a hook.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Burduada No Cranio. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burduada No Cranio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Burduada No Cranio delivers a nice body kick.
Burduada No Cranio punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Burduada No Cranio 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 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burduada No Cranio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burduada No Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burduada No Cranio throws out the jab. #T3#
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burduada No Cranio as he avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a punch to the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt shoots in but Burduada No Cranio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burduada No Cranio throws a shot to the body.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burduada No Cranio.
Hunt slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
A swing and a miss from Burduada No Cranio.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Burduada No Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Burduada No Cranio throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Burduada No Cranio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Burduada No Cranio.#TD2#
Burduada No Cranio gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Burduada No Cranio manages to retain guard.
Burduada No Cranio looking for a sweep. Not yet Burduada No Cranio, not yet.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control the position here.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt won't allow Burduada No Cranio to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burduada No Cranio, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Kneereaper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kneereaper missing with punches from the bottom.
Hunt prevents Kneereaper from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Kneereaper is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kneereaper avoid being mounted?#T1#
Kneereaper tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Kneereaper is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kneereaper tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kneereaper is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hunt in the domination position with Kneereaper hanging on.#SU2#
Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Kneereaper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunt wants to control but Kneereaper postures up.
Kneereaper controlling from side mount.
Hunt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kneereaper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Kneereaper performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Kneereaper stands up and beckons Hunt to join him on the feet.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kneereaper keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
Kneereaper trying to control here.
#T4##SUB#
Kneereaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him!#SU2#
Hunt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kneereaper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Kneereaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneereaper goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 time! Kneereaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Kneereaper scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.#SU#
Kneereaper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Twisty Kneereaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kneereaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneereaper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Kneereaper persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kneereaper clinches up against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kneereaper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kneereaper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Kneereaper had control of the position.
Kneereaper wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kneereaper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Kneereaper wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper throws a strike from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneereaper bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!#T2#
Kneereaper is trying to stand back up.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kneereaper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt not allowing Kneereaper to control his hands.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Kneereaper is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt controls the action.
Kneereaper trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Hunt controlling the position well here. Kneereaper rolled but Hunt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kneereaper just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt has the hooks in. Kneereaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kneereaper doesn't escape.
Hunt is hanging on to Kneereaper's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneereaper trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
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.
That's time! Kneereaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kneereaper.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Kneereaper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Kneereaper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kneereaper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hunt is working an open guard so Kneereaper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Kneereaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Hunt gets caught napping as Kneereaper dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
Hunt has Kneereaper pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneereaper prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Kneereaper from controlling successfully.
Kneereaper looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kneereaper pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kneereaper looking to control.
Hunt is fighting to break Kneereaper's control of his arms but Kneereaper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kneereaper looking for a sweep. Not yet Kneereaper, not yet.
Kneereaper is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Kneereaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kneereaper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Hunt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kneereaper throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kneereaper tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
Kneereaper wants to control but Hunt postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kneereaper did well to prevent Hunt getting side control.
Kneereaper tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Kneereaper tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hunt is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kneereaper is wriggling around but Hunt manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twisty Kneereaper showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Gatsby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Gatsby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Gatsby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gatsby wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Gatsby slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatsby is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatsby 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 Gatsby off to one side. #TD2#
Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gatsby's half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Gatsby tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gatsby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunt controlling the action here.
It looks like Hunt is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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#
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatsby is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Gatsby is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Gatsby looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gatsby tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Hunt not allowing Gatsby to control his hands.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatsby is really stuck here.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Gatsby pushed the leg off.
Gatsby just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gatsby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gatsby is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gatsby to take his back!
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gatsby.
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has passed into side control.
Gatsby is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Gatsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gatsby tries to control but Hunt manages to take his back.
Gatsby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
Gatsby wants to escape the position.
Gatsby just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gatsby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
I really don't envy Gatsby right now.
#T4#
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Gatsby tries to buck him off.
Gatsby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gatsby is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatsby's waist but Gatsby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Gatsby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gatsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatsby.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#T1##SUB#
Gatsby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatsby, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatsby has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Gatsby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Gatsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt is looking to stand up but Gatsby isn't so interested in that idea.
Gatsby trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Gatsby trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Gatsby is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt passes to full mount! #T4#
Gatsby is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away. #SU2#
Hunt stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Hunt gets to his feet - Gatsby follows without any prompting.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab by Martin.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Martin's guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.
Martin throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hunt is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away. #SUB2#
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Martin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.#TD#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martin has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Martin connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin misses with a straight right. #TD#
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin looking to control.
Martin controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt won't allow Martin to sweep him here. #SU#
Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Martin pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Paul Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bald Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Martin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Martin wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Hunt not doing much here.
#T3#
Hunt is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Martin is looking to escape.#T4#
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Martin tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#SU#
Hunt stands up and beckons Martin to join him on the feet. #TD#
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bald Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hunt feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
#T1#
Martin gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Martin blocking some punches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Martin is stalling here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Bald Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt is leaning against Martin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Martin. #T3#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Martin taking a breather.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bald Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin working aggressively here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Martin blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Martin tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bald Martin.
I've got Martin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
Bald Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Linewood looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is taking a breather. Linewood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hunt tries to stand and escape but Linewood is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Linewood actively working from the bottom here.
Linewood has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Linewood tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Hunt get's back to his feet.#TD#
Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Linewood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Linewood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Linewood won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Linewood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linewood being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Linewood looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Linewood is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Linewood's guard.#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet. #SUB2#
Linewood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Linewood's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linewood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Linewood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt blocks a jab.#TD#
Linewood gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Linewood manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Linewood is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Linewood has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Linewood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Linewood.#T1##SU#
Hunt stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Linewood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Hunt stands up and waves to Linewood to follow him.
Shock Linewood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linewood looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands with a cross. #T2##TD#
Linewood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linewood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Linewood's legs - danger averted.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Linewood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Linewood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Linewood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Linewood looking to control.
Linewood wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt passes Linewood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linewood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Linewood enables Hunt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Linewood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Linewood working a defensive guard but Hunt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hunt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linewood can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Linewood get back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hunt stands up out of the half guard.
Hunt works over Linewood's head and body with a nice combination.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Linewood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well. #TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Linewood is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Linewood's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Linewood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linewood is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linewood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Linewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Linewood postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Linewood.
Linewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Linewood tries to pass.
Linewood advances position into side control!#T4#
Linewood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Linewood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hunt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Linewood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hunt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Linewood lets go of the hold and Hunt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 117
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Aleksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Aleksy counter with a right hand.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksy stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aleksy has knocked Hunt down with a huge combo! Aleksy steps away and waves a wobbly Hunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes a swing at Aleksy's ribcage but misses.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Aleksy had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#TD2#
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Aleksy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt swings for the body but Aleksy moves out of range.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Aleksy avoids it well.
Aleksy tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Aleksy's corner calls for a 1-2. Aleksy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aleksy lands with a nice body punch.
Aleksy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Aleksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
#T1#
Aleksy looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aleksy as he avoids it easily.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Aleksy throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to counter with a clinch but Aleksy shakes him off and moves away.
Aleksy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Aleksy. Those never looked like landing.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut.
Aleksy throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Aleksy does no damage.
Aleksy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Aleksy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Aleksy.
Aleksy batters Hunt with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hunt is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Aleksy lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hunt to the mat with a gruesome thud! Aleksy is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
Tytus Aleksy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Gempeler lands with a right hand. #TD#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gempeler throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Gempeler ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Gempeler misses. #TD#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Gempeler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gempeler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hunt dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB##SU#
Hunt decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gempeler bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gempeler is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Hunt controlling from the back.
Gempeler is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Gempeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gempeler is trying to stand back up.
Hunt controlling the position well here. Gempeler rolled but Hunt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gempeler was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gempeler wants to get back to his feet but Hunt passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Gempeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gempeler can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Hunt.#SU#
Hunt stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Hunt feints and as Gempeler raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gempeler is wriggling around but Hunt manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Gempeler wants to stand back up but Hunt manages to pass into side control.
Gempeler is being controlled here. #T3#
Gempeler bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!
Gempeler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hunt is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gempeler sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gempeler wants to stand back up but Hunt manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Gempeler get back to his feet.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gempeler's guard.
Hunt is standing up over Gempeler. Gempeler looks to escape but Hunt dives into side control.
#REVB#
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 taking a breather here. #T1#
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gempeler!
Hunt controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Hunt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gempeler throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gempeler is looking to get back to his feet here but Hunt is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gempeler's back.#T2#
Good control from Hunt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gempeler wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fredo Gempeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gempeler is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Gempeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gempeler for as long as he can get away with.
Gempeler is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Gempeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Gempeler is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Gempeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch. #TD#
Hunt successfully pulls guard.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.#T2#
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hunt reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Diaz has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz looking to control.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Diaz controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Diaz has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz pulls Hunt in to control the position. #T6#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Diaz
Hunt happy to just control the position for now.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz prevents Hunt from improving position. #T7#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Hunt is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hunt working away.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz can't escape the position.
#T8#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Diaz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (10) vs (0) Diaz
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Diaz is holding onto Hunt's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T9#
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz tries to break free.
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
#T10#
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
Hunt is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Diaz just looking to survive in the bad position.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.#T13#
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
Hunt is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Diaz#T14#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribbler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Hunt
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is continuing to stall.#T1#
Hunt controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ribbler trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Hunt#T3#
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Ribbler dominates the positioning.
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hunt's legs.
Ribbler trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Hunt
Ribbler prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt is controlling an arm, preventing Ribbler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (10) vs (0) Hunt#T7#
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt tries to break free.
Ribbler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Hunt tries to break free.
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hunt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Hunt is trying to break free.
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ribbler not allowing Hunt to control his hands. #T11#
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Hunt prevents Ribbler from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Ribbler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hunt just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Ribbler wants to control but Hunt manages to buck him off and is now in Ribbler's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribbler seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Ribbler is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T14#
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler 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:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hunt has hold of one of Azaryan's legs. Azaryan is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Hunt
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Azaryan pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Azaryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Azaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Hunt#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Azaryan is being controlled here.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
Azaryan being controlled for a moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan tries to improve position but can't.
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T4#
Azaryan is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Azaryan looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
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.
Azaryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Azaryan can't escape the position.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Azaryan to control.
Hunt controlling from the full mount. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azaryan tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (10) Hunt#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Azaryan tries to break free.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
#T11#
Azaryan tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt is continuing to stall.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
#T13#
Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is hanging on to Azaryan's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Azaryan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Paul Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribbler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Hunt
Ribbler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt looks to move to half guard but instead Ribbler has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (6) vs (0) Hunt#T1#
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ribbler prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribbler continues to stall.#T4#
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Ribbler's attempts to control the action.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Ribbler is looking to work his way around to Hunt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
Ribbler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt prevents Ribbler from taking his back.#T7#
Hunt has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Hunt buck him off.
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ribbler controls the action.#T8#
Hunt trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunt trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hunt just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribbler keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Ribbler has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape.
Hunt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##T13#
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
More hug and hope from Ribbler.
Ribbler gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.#T2#
Simone passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Simone.#T3#
Simone is continuing to stall.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #T4#
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone fails to move to back control.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Simone moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (8) Simone#SUB2#
Hunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
Good control from Simone.#T9#
Hunt tries to break free.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Hunt tries to break free.
#T10##SUB2#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Simone#T11#
Simone not doing much here.
More stalling from Simone.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (13) Simone
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone wants to take Hunt's back here but Hunt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hunt manages to regain half guard.
Hunt is holding on to half guard well.
Simone is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (13) Simone
Simone is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (8) vs (13) Simone
Simone tries to control Hunt's body but Hunt pushes him off. Simone squirms to his side and now Hunt has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (13) Simone
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
Hunt is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone tries to break free.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (15) Simone
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T14#
Simone is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (15) vs (15) Simone
Simone holds on for dear life.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (18) vs (15) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Simone right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 18 to 15.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hunt is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #T2#
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Hunt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diaz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Diaz is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #T5#
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Diaz not doing much here.
#T6#
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz managing to control the position. #T7#
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Diaz controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T9#
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Diaz
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (7) Diaz
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (7) Diaz
Hunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Diaz tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (9) vs (7) Diaz
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Diaz prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunt prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T13#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control but Hunt passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (7) Diaz
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Diaz wants to control but Hunt postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Paul Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mondragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Mondragon but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (6) Hunt#T1#
Mondragon regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt postures up.
#T3#
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mondragon seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (9) Hunt
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Mondragon trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#T10##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for submissions but instead, Mondragon has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.#T11#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (12) Hunt
Mondragon is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T12#
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T13#
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Hunt 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:
CWC 270.5
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Ribbler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Ribbler sprawls well.
Ribbler with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ribbler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ribbler is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Hunt is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribbler from advancing to side control.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ribbler is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ribbler prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T3#
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Ribbler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Ribbler not doing much here.
#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt controlling the position.#T8#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hunt working for a triangle but Ribbler defends it easily.
#T9#
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt is trying to hold Ribbler in close to prevent damage but Ribbler has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Ribbler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler not doing much here.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribbler from advancing position.
Hunt trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T13#
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is trying to control but Ribbler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Ribbler
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (2) vs (8) Ribbler#T14#
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ribbler gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 8 to 2. Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Savkov
Hunt is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Savkov prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Hunt 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.#T1#
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (6) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Savkov wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savkov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (9) vs (0) Savkov
Hunt is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
#T3#
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Savkov right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Savkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Savkov tries to break free.
Hunt gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Savkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunt.
Savkov tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Savkov just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Hunt is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Savkov
Hunt keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Savkov is stalling in the full guard.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#T8#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Hunt won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savkov won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T11#
Savkov tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Savkov trying to control here.
Hunt trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (14) vs (2) Savkov
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savkov is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (17) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Savkov is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (20) vs (2) Savkov#T14#
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savkov tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (23) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Savkov buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Paul Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.#TD#
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Hunt gets full guard.#T2#
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Hunt#T3#
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Hunt pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T5#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Hunt
Diaz controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hunt won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Hunt pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #T8#
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (4) Hunt
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T9#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (9) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
The referee asks Diaz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diaz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T12#
Diaz controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #T13#
Hunt wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Hunt is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.#T14##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Dick Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Read dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Read
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Read manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Read
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Read managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Read seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Read is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Bear Jew's social club inform us that Read has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Read has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Read trying to control the position.
#T4#
Read is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB2#
Read throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Read
Read being controlled for a moment.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Read is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read prevents Hunt from improving position.
Read manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Read keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Read is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Read avoid being mounted?
Read moves into full guard.
Read controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB2#
Read had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Hunt advances to half guard.
Read trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Read is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Read won't allow it. #T12#
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Read won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Read trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
#T13#
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Read
Read regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Read has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (6) Read
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunt is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
After the big win, Paul Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 4 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hozdic showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hozdic controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hozdic passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic not doing much here.
#T2#
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Hunt
Hozdic trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Hozdic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Hozdic from escaping the position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Hozdic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (6) Hunt
Hozdic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Hunt trying to move into half guard but instead Hozdic has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (6) Hunt
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is pulling down on Hozdic's head. It's preventing any offense from Hozdic, at least for the moment.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T8#
Hozdic stalling.
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunt wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T10#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there. #T11#
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hunt is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt is trying to hold Hozdic in close to prevent damage but Hozdic has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#T14#
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hozdic is heads and Hunt is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dragan Hozdic waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt 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.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Hunt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
Gracie is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Hunt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Hunt has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (10) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hunt just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB#
Gracie is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Hunt has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gracie is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Hunt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T2#
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Hunt
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Lee is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hunt's thigh. Hunt counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Hunt
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. #T6#
Lee looking to take Hunt's back but Hunt rolls and after a scramble, Hunt ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hunt to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Hunt
Lee has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T7#
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T8#
Lee controlling the position.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Lee has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Lee tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Lee tries to improve his position but Hunt has taken his back! Hunt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hunt pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Paul Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Hunt 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.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov 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. #T2#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Pavlov
I've been told that Pavlov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Hunt has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Pavlov is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Hunt bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Pavlov
Hunt wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Hunt won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Pavlov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T12#
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Well,Hunt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.#T13#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Neri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Neri is now in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neri (2) vs (0) Hunt#SUB#
Neri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunt! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neri (2) vs (4) Hunt
Neri looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neri (2) vs (6) Hunt
Neri working to try and regain half guard.
Neri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt looking to control but Neri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt controlling his opponent. #T1#
Neri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Neri tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
My spies in Helsinki Private Gym inform me that Hunt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Neri to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Neri (2) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Neri's body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neri wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Neri staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Hunt has the hooks in. Neri is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Neri turns into Hunt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neri (4) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Neri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neri wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T4#
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Neri wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Neri sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hunt doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Neri paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hunt - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morrison is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Morrison
Hunt prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison regains half guard.#T1#
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is taking a breather. Morrison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T2#
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Morrison working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Morrison is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T6#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (0) Morrison#T7#
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt trying to control but Morrison is having none of it. #T8#
Hunt avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.
Hunt looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Hunt tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (16) vs (0) Morrison
I really don't envy Morrison right now.
#T12#
Hunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunt is looking to control Morrison but Morrison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison breaks Hunt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (16) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T13#
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (18) vs (2) Morrison
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.#SUB2#
Morrison has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (21) vs (2) Morrison
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Holzken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holzken is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Holzken seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Holzken is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a kimura here.
Holzken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (7) Holzken#T2#
Holzken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt regains half guard.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it. #T3#
Holzken is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holzken trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holzken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Holzken trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (9) Holzken
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Holzken controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Holzken#SUB2#
Hunt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (9) Holzken
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Holzken is working away.
Holzken is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T6#
Holzken regains half guard.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken wants to control the action here but instead Hunt manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (9) Holzken
Holzken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holzken tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Holzken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7##SUB2#
Holzken working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Holzken throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Holzken's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (9) Holzken
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holzken trying to control but Hunt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (16) vs (9) Holzken
Holzken is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.
Hunt controlling from the back.
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Holzken is staying busy.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Holzken trying to control but not successfully.
Hunt is hanging on to Holzken's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Holzken trying to control but not successfully.
Hunt is hanging on to Holzken's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Holzken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Holzken looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (19) vs (9) Holzken
Hunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holzken doesn't escape.
Holzken is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt controls the action.
Holzken is trying to break free.
#T11#
Hunt is trying to stick to Holzken's back but Holzken is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holzken. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (19) vs (11) Holzken
Holzken wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (21) vs (11) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Holzken isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Holzken on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (24) vs (11) Holzken
Hunt gets to mount! Holzken was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (26) vs (11) Holzken#T13#
Holzken tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
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.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt not doing much here.
#T14#
Holzken tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Holzken looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (29) vs (11) Holzken
Holzken seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunt dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 29 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt 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.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Hunt wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.#T1#
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.#T2#
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
MacGowan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacGowan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5##SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
MacGowan pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Hunt tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Hunt tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
More stalling from MacGowan.
MacGowan prevents Hunt from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 14 to 0.
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Hunt
Boshtok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boshtok is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok controlling the position.#T1#
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Boshtok has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Boshtok controlling the position.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T3#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Boshtok controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt postures up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt stays in close to Boshtok's body and controls the position. #T4#
Hunt passes into half guard.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok managing to control the position.
Boshtok working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
#T5#
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Boshtok desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Hunt
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hectors Hitters, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hunt trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Hunt content just to control the position here. #T6#
Boshtok wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boshtok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely.
Boshtok regains half guard.
Boshtok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boshtok keeps working.
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok keeping control of the position.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Boshtok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt prevents Boshtok from improving his position.
Hunt is taking a breather. Boshtok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
Boshtok tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T9#
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Boshtok is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Boshtok seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Boshtok.#T10#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #T11#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is fighting to break Boshtok's control of his arms but Boshtok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boshtok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Boshtok has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Boshtok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Boshtok pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Boshtok trying to control the position.
Boshtok is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture. #T14#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Heartless Jesus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jesus as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jesus (0) vs (2) Hunt
Jesus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jesus is controlling Hunt's posture.
Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jesus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jesus managing to control the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jesus keeps moving.
Jesus trying to control the position here. #T2#
Jesus keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Jesus pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Jesus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jesus being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet.
Jesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Jesus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Jesus is keeping the position.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jesus has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard. #T6#
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jesus wants to sweep but no luck.
Jesus is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jesus can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Jesus is a slippery customer.#T8#
Hunt trying to advance position but Jesus counters by regaining guard.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard. #T9#
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus managing to control the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.#T10#
Jesus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jesus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jesus wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Jesus is keeping the position.
Jesus looking to control.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jesus seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet.
Hunt trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus trying to control the position.
Jesus being controlled here, momentarily.
Jesus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribbler's waist but Ribbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribbler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Hunt dives in and grabs Ribbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribbler pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Ribbler feinted with a counter takedown.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.#CL#
Ribbler rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hunt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Ribbler won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Ribbler trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hunt controlling the pace.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.
Ribbler trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is taking a breather. Ribbler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribbler trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Ribbler works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T6#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler trying to control the position here.
Hunt stands and throws Ribbler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Hunt#T7#
Ribbler wants to control but Hunt postures up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt laying and praying for a moment but Ribbler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it. #T8#
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (8) Hunt
Ribbler wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribbler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Ribbler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler reaches up to try and control the position but Hunt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ribbler rolls and tries to escape and now Hunt has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (0) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt trying to control.#T10#
Hunt biding his time, looking for the opening.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt is controlling the position but Ribbler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.#T11##SUB#
Ribbler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T12#
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working. #T13#
Hunt controlling the action here.
Ribbler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt wants to take Ribbler's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to work his way around to Ribbler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 14 to 0.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Hunt
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mazzini trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mazzini controlling him for the moment.
Hunt pulls Mazzini in close to prevent any damage.
Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (2) Hunt
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Mazzini's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Mazzini trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (5) Hunt
Mazzini has given up his back. Will we see Hunt going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (2) vs (8) Hunt
Mazzini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mazzini just looking to survive in the bad position. #T2#
Mazzini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hunt.
Mazzini tries to break free.
Hunt wants to control the position but Mazzini frees himself and scrambles - Hunt manages to regain control in side control.
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Mazzini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mazzini wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mazzini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (11) Hunt
Mazzini is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to work his way around to Mazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mazzini looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (2) vs (14) Hunt
Mazzini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (2) vs (17) Hunt
Hunt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Mazzini from escaping the position.
Mazzini just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Mazzini turns into Hunt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (17) Hunt
Mazzini is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mazzini trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T8#
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (19) Hunt
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T9#
Mazzini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (8) vs (19) Hunt
Hunt prevents Mazzini from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt trying to control the position but Mazzini manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Hunt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mazzini's arms.
Mazzini trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mazzini trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mazzini wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.
Hunt is trying to control but Mazzini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (11) vs (19) Hunt
Hunt is being controlled here. #T12#
Mazzini trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mazzini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mazzini but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (11) vs (23) Hunt
Mazzini tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mazzini wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hunt has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mazzini's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mazzini is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Hunt
Merel looking to control.
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merel is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#T1#
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Merel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merel looking to control.
#T2#
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel looking to control.
Merel pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel looking to control.
Merel pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Merel desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
#T5#
Merel is holding on to half guard well.
Merel won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T6#
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it. #T7#
Merel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merel is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Merel is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Merel has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Hunt is fighting to break Merel's control of his arms but Merel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merel keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T12#
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Merel looking to control.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Hunt
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt gets back to half guard.#T1#
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #SUB#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T2#
Priest trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Priest trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Priest not doing much here.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Hunt
Priest fails to move to back control.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt tries to hold on but Priest postures up.#T5#
Priest fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (8) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Priest looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hunt is defending well. Priest quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hunt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Priest celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tetsuo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Tetsuo sprawls well.
Tetsuo wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt dives in and grabs Tetsuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tetsuo pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Tetsuo tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Tetsuo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tetsuo pinned against the ropes. Tetsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tetsuo pinned against the ropes. Tetsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tetsuo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.#T1#
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tetsuo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tetsuo after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Tetsuo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Tetsuo
Tetsuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Tetsuo to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt is looking to control Tetsuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hunt trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Hunt wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Tetsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy.
Hunt tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Hunt is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt is trying to keep Tetsuo in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
Tetsuo seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.
Hunt pushing down on Tetsuo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tetsuo pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Tetsuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #T7#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is trying to control. Tetsuo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Tetsuo won't allow it.
Tetsuo moves into full guard.
#T9#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuo is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tetsuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Hunt trying to control from Tetsuo's half guard. Tetsuo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tetsuo seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T11#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tetsuo is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Tetsuo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Tetsuo
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Hunt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tetsuo is now in half guard.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg. #T13#
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #T14#
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 4 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jurgen Tetsuo made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Ruth
Hunt trying to control here.
Ruth wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Ruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ruth seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Ruth prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T1#
Hunt trying to control but Ruth postures up.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ruth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here. #T3#
Ruth forces his way into half guard.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Ruth trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Ruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ruth#T4##SUB2#
Ruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth looking to control.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is sitting in close to Ruth's body. Ruth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ruth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Ruth!
John Ruth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Yung
Yung regains half guard.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Yung wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Yung is having none of it. #T1#
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Yung defends it.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yung's thigh. Yung counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yung looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Yung's legs - danger averted.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T2#
Yung is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB2#
Yung 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 pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Yung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (2) Yung
Yung wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #T3#
Hunt trying to hold on to Yung's head to control him but Yung postures up.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Yung trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yung forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is not content to let Yung control the position.#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Yung.
#T4#
Yung wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is not content to let Yung control the position.#T5#
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Yung has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yung to get the leverage.
Yung is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt tries to roll over but Yung keeps him under control.
Yung is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Yung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Yung
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Yung fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Yung trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to hold on but Yung pushes him away.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (5) Yung
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yung has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #T7#
Hunt passes into half guard.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Yung wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position. #T8#
Yung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Yung
Hunt prevents Yung from getting the reversal.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control but Yung is having none of it. #T9#
Hunt takes Yung's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (12) vs (5) Yung#SUB#
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yung has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hunt has got one arm under Yung's chin. This could be trouble... Yung trying to control the other hand but Hunt gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Yung has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A very excited looking Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt scores with a takedown into Minasian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian prevents Hunt from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minasian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Minasian is squirming around nicely.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away. #T2#
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Hunt controlling the action here.
Minasian is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (0) Minasian
Hunt tries to control but Minasian wriggling away. #T4#
Hunt is really struggling to control Minasian but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Minasian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
Minasian can't escape the position.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Minasian to control.
Hunt trying to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian can't escape the position.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Minasian wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Minasian is trying desperately to improve position.
Minasian is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hunt has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian wants to escape the position.
Minasian is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Minasian staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Minasian trying to control the hands but Hunt breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish.
Minasian is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hunt is trying to stick to Minasian's back but Minasian is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Minasian. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (15) vs (2) Minasian
Hunt pushes down on Minasian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (18) vs (2) Minasian
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Minasian! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (20) vs (2) Minasian#T7#
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt mounts Minasian! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Minasian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minasian gets back to half guard.
Minasian tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minasian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8##SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Minasian is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Minasian won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (23) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (23) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Minasian is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Minasian's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (25) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Hunt passes into half guard. #T11#
Hunt is looking to pass Minasian's guard but actually Minasian recovers to full guard.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (28) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minasian's legs.
Minasian is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (30) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt looking to control but Minasian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Minasian is holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Minasian is squirming around nicely.
Minasian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (33) vs (6) Minasian#T13##SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Hunt wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Minasian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Minasian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minasian can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian gets back to full guard.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minasian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (36) vs (6) Minasian
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Minasian is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (39) vs (6) Minasian
Hunt is hanging on to Minasian's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 39 to 6.
Paul Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hell 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. Hell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hell gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Hell shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Hunt trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (0) Hunt#SUB#
Hell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Hell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Hell content to control rather than advance.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hunt's thigh. Hunt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hell stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (8) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Hell is trying for a kimura here. Hunt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hell wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hell!
Ryan Hell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Augustus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Augustus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Augustus . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Augustus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Augustus tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well. #SUB2#
Augustus tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt prevents Augustus from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Augustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Augustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Augustus but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Augustus #T1#
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Augustus keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Augustus wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Augustus is trying to improve his position.
Augustus prevents Hunt from moving into mount. #SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus , who protects the arm well.
Augustus tries to control but Hunt manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (7) vs (4) Augustus
Hunt has good solid back control here. #T3#
Hunt has the hooks in. Augustus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hunt tightening his grip on Augustus , looking for the choke.
Augustus trying to control but not successfully.
Augustus turns into Hunt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (6) Augustus
Hunt is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up.
Augustus trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Augustus has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Augustus 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (6) Augustus #T4##SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB2#
Augustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Augustus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Augustus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (6) Augustus
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (14) vs (6) Augustus
Hunt tries to control but Augustus wriggling away.
Augustus tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Augustus gets back to half guard.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augustus wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (17) vs (6) Augustus
Augustus prevents Hunt from improving position. #T6#
Augustus is trying to improve his position.
Augustus prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Augustus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position but Augustus is working away.
Augustus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (20) vs (6) Augustus #T7#
Hunt tries to control but Augustus wriggling away.
Hunt prevents Augustus from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Augustus is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (20) vs (8) Augustus
Hunt trying to control the position.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Augustus wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Augustus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (20) vs (11) Augustus
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Augustus 's best efforts.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augustus is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Augustus stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9##SUB#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augustus passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt won't allow Augustus to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Augustus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Augustus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Augustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augustus has Hunt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (22) vs (11) Augustus
Augustus is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11##SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Augustus regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (25) vs (11) Augustus #SUB#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Augustus tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.#T12#
Augustus is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Augustus 's legs.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (27) vs (11) Augustus
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (30) vs (11) Augustus
Hunt is hanging on to Augustus 's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Augustus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hunt gets his way!
#T13#
Hunt not allowing Augustus to control his hands.
Augustus is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Augustus showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
Hunt keeps control of the position as Augustus tries to break free.
#SUB#
Augustus defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (30) vs (13) Augustus
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Augustus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (30) vs (16) Augustus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Augustus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Augustus 's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (32) vs (16) Augustus #SUB#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Augustus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Augustus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (32) vs (18) Augustus
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 32 to 18.
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Barnkvist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunt regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount. #T1#
Barnkvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T2#
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Barnkvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#T4#
Hunt pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) Barnkvist#T5#
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Barnkvist controlling from side mount.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position. #T6#
Barnkvist advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (0) vs (10) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hunt has worked his arm free - good work by Hunt!
#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet. #T9##SUB2#
Barnkvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T10#
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Hunt pushes down on Barnkvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (14) Barnkvist#T11#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (14) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (16) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Hunt is pressing down on Barnkvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Well,Hunt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnkvist has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnkvist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (16) Barnkvist
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Barnkvist has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (18) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 18 to 8.
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Hunt
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T1#
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunt won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt passes Nickal 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Nickal seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal trying to control the position.
#T3#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #T4#
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Hunt prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Nickal tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Nickal controlling the pace.
Hunt is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Hunt#T7#
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount but Nickal keeps good control and instead manages to take Hunt's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Nickal seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hunt's chin but Hunt turns very nicely into Nickal 's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt passes Nickal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (7) Hunt#T8##SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal , who protects the arm well.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Hunt pushing down on Nickal 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to control.
#T10#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Hunt is fighting to break Nickal 's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (10) Hunt
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (13) Hunt
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Nickal tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Nickal tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Nickal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal is not content to let Hunt control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Hunt stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (16) Hunt
Hunt working away.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
#T14#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 8.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hunt has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sanchez has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sanchez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Sanchez dives into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunt trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt gets full guard.#SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hunt controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Who's going to make the next move?
Hunt prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.#T12#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (7) Sanchez#T14#
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Paul Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias 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.
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Hunt
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) Hunt
Arias looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (9) Hunt
Arias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (12) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arias is controlling his hands well.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a rear naked choke here but Arias reverses the position brilliantly into Hunt's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (12) Hunt
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (12) Hunt#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hunt is not content to let Arias control the position.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (12) Hunt
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (12) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Arias avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.#SUB#
Arias is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Hunt passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Arias is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T7#
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (14) vs (14) Hunt
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T8#
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (17) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away. #T9#
Arias trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine from mount but Hunt is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T10#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunt is holding on tight.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Arias controlling his opponent. #T11#
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt stops Arias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (20) vs (14) Hunt
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hunt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (16) Hunt
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (20) vs (19) Hunt
Arias prevents Hunt from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
George Arias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Deeds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds seems keen to control Hunt's posture.#T1#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deeds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T4#
Deeds has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt passes Deeds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is stalling here. Deeds is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Deeds has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds postures up.#T6#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hunt won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's trapped leg to prevent Deeds from advancing to side control.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is controlling Deeds's posture.
Deeds is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deeds prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T10#
Hunt is controlling Deeds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.#T12#
Deeds wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Deeds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt controlling the position.#T14#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt looking to control but Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1989 p4p, 282 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 730 p4p, 109 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petersen's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying his best to control but Hunt has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (6) Hunt
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hunt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hunt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Hunt trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt has good solid back control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (17) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (17) Hunt
Petersen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (19) Hunt
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (22) Hunt
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (24) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Hunt takes Petersen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petersen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (27) Hunt
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Hunt to control.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen trying to control but Hunt postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (30) Hunt
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (33) Hunt
Petersen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to control the position but Petersen frees himself and scrambles - Hunt manages to regain control in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 33 to 6.
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1746 p4p, 243 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 719 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in but MacGowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Hunt
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries to advance position but instead MacGowan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Hunt
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Hunt
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Hunt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan controls the position from side control.
Hunt prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan working away.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan just content to control the position.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (6) Hunt
MacGowan trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (9) Hunt
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (9) Hunt
MacGowan trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
MacGowan passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (13) vs (13) Hunt
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Hunt just sinks the hooks in.
Hunt trying to control.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hunt is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (15) vs (13) Hunt
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (18) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (20) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (23) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hunt trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 23 to 13. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 695 p4p, 108 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 1698 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gniewek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gniewek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Gniewek
Gniewek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Gniewek trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Gniewek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gniewek's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Gniewek
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Gniewek is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gniewek wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Gniewek actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Gniewek
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Gniewek from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gniewek is trying to escape the mount but Hunt keeps good control and instead manages to take Gniewek's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (8) vs (4) Gniewek
Hunt biding his time, controlling Gniewek.
Gniewek is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hunt has the hooks in. Gniewek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt is trying to stick to Gniewek's back but Gniewek is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gniewek. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (6) Gniewek
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Gniewek won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gniewek is still trying to improve position.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gniewek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gniewek has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hell's Balls Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt wants to control but Gniewek passes easily into half guard.
Gniewek trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Gniewek is looking to stall here but Hunt recovers full guard.
Gniewek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (9) Gniewek
Hunt struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to advance to mount but Hunt instead regains half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Gniewek is controlling well.
Hunt keeping hold of Gniewek's head, controlling as best he can.
Gniewek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Gniewek moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (12) Gniewek
Gniewek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gniewek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gniewek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Gniewek keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gniewek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (15) Gniewek
Gniewek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gniewek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Gniewek keeps moving and retains side control.
Gniewek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gniewek but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (12) vs (15) Gniewek
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gniewek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Gniewek blocks the move with his legs.
Gniewek is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Gniewek is keeping him busy.
Gniewek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gniewek is not content to let Hunt control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pressing down on Gniewek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gniewek is holding on for now.
Gniewek wants to get back to full guard.
Gniewek is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gniewek is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Gniewek looking for a sweep. Not yet Gniewek, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Gniewek looking for a sweep. Not yet Gniewek, not yet.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gniewek looking for a triangle here. Hunt is fighting it but it looks tight! Gniewek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hunt is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julian Gniewek!
Julian Gniewek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 684 p4p, 105 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2245 p4p, 277 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Trump
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Trump goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Trump
Hunt is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Trump
Trump regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (5) Trump
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump tries to control the position but Hunt now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (5) Trump
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to escape the position.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt not allowing Trump to control his hands.
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump has hold of Hunt's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hunt lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Trump is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hunt throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 18620 p4p, 561 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 675 p4p, 95 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Duff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Hunt 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.
Duff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (4) vs (0) Hunt
Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duff defends well.
Duff pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Duff is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (2) Hunt
Duff is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Duff has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duff trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt is trying to control. Duff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Duff tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (4) vs (5) Hunt
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Duff (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Duff to control.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Duff (4) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt has the hooks in. Duff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Duff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duff tries to escape the position.
Duff tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hunt has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Duff is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A very excited looking Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 375 p4p, 52 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 666 p4p, 89 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunt enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Hunt
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Hunt
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to control but Hunt has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Hunt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (6) Hunt
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (18) vs (9) Hunt
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stalling.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Ramon Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 674 p4p, 99 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1389 p4p, 186 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huang takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt 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.
Hunt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Huang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Huang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (2) Huang
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt fails to advance to Huang's back.
Hunt mounts Huang! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (9) vs (2) Huang
Hunt working for the choke.
Hunt is looking to control Huang but Huang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Huang from escaping the position.
Huang prevents Hunt from getting a body triangle.
Hunt is really struggling to control Huang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Huang tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Huang is controlling his hands well.
Hunt tightening his grip on Huang, looking for the choke.
Hunt is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Huang is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1406 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 644 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansleri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Kansleri gets a clinch.
Kansleri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunt uses from the top position.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kansleri has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kansleri wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Kansleri controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kansleri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Kansleri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansleri, not yet.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing down on Kansleri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansleri is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kansleri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (3) Hunt
Kansleri is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Kansleri struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Kansleri blocks the move with his legs.
Kansleri is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (0) vs (5) Hunt
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Kansleri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt passes Kansleri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansleri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Kansleri defends it.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Kansleri is defending the position.
Kansleri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (0) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is looking to control Kansleri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Hunt
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to remain calm as Kansleri controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (8) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kansleri trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kansleri content to control rather than advance.
Kansleri stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kansleri prevents Hunt from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kansleri works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (11) vs (8) Hunt
Kansleri wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from side mount.
Hunt wants to control but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1811 p4p, 232 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 569 p4p, 74 weight class). Mamedov's entrance music is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Mamedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt forces Mamedov back against the ropes and clinches.
Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Mamedov trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov content to stall in guard here.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt controls Mamedov momentarily but Mamedov frees himself.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (2) Hunt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mamedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hunt rolls with it to try and escape but Mamedov cranks on the arm and Hunt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Mamedov!
In his post fight interview, Khalid Mamedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 515 p4p, 73 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 5805 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt is trying to drag Queen to the mat but Queen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Queen is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Queen is defending well.
Queen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
Hunt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Queen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Queen
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Queen
Queen is not content to let Hunt control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Queen's legs.
Queen is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Queen is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen is being controlled here.
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Queen
Queen is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Queen is having none of it.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Queen to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt fails to advance to Queen's back.
Hunt looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt wants to take Queen's back here but Queen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Queen is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Queen is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Queen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Queen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Queen trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
Queen is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Queen is defending the position.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Queen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Queen. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (0) Queen
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Queen is holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (0) Queen
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hunt tightening his grip on Queen, looking for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Queen pushed the leg off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hunt is really struggling to control Queen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Queen tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Queen just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Oliver Queen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 509 p4p, 71 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 3012 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conforto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has Conforto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Conforto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conforto successfully pulls guard.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Conforto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Conforto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conforto trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt frees his head quite easily.
Conforto working for a submission but Hunt is keeping him at bay.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt's coaches at Helsinki Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Conforto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Conforto's body position as best he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Conforto
Hunt trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Conforto
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Conforto is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Conforto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Conforto
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
Conforto wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Conforto won't allow it.
Conforto is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is looking to stall here but Conforto recovers full guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (8) Conforto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Hunt tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Conforto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Conforto stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conforto but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (11) Conforto
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (10) vs (11) Conforto
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Conforto is in no mood to give up.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Conforto to get half guard.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Conforto's thigh. Conforto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (10) vs (15) Conforto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conforto's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (12) vs (15) Conforto
Conforto keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (15) vs (15) Conforto
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (17) vs (15) Conforto
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conforto is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (17) vs (17) Conforto
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (19) vs (17) Conforto
Conforto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (22) vs (17) Conforto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (24) vs (17) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 24 to 17.
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 490 p4p, 76 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1454 p4p, 194 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Arias 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.
Arias swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Arias
Hunt is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Arias
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt gets full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Arias
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Arias
Arias manages to get back to half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Arias
Hunt trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arias frees his head quite easily.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias prevents Hunt from taking his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes Arias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (5) Arias
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (7) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt controlling Arias's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1707 p4p, 226 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 468 p4p, 72 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dravezesdi to the ground. Dravezesdi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dravezesdi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dravezesdi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Hunt is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (9) vs (8) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to escape the position.
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Dravezesdi taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 451 p4p, 68 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 945 p4p, 108 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dado Mata enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Mata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mata defends it nicely.
Mata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mata! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hunt has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dado Mata!
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 334 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 841 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakhbulatov has chosen Sabina Saidova - Dagestan as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rustam Shakhbulatov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Shakhbulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Shakhbulatov
Shakhbulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakhbulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakhbulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakhbulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Shakhbulatov has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Shakhbulatov
Shakhbulatov stops Hunt from passing to mount.
Shakhbulatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the action but Shakhbulatov is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a sweep.
Hunt tries to move to mount but Shakhbulatov blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Shakhbulatov
Hunt looking to control but Shakhbulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Shakhbulatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shakhbulatov is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Shakhbulatov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is stalling here. Shakhbulatov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shakhbulatov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Shakhbulatov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Shakhbulatov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (6) Shakhbulatov
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt is in no mood to give up.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Shakhbulatov has a good base and remains in mount.
Shakhbulatov avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Shakhbulatov's attempts to control the action.
Shakhbulatov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to hold on but Shakhbulatov pushes him away.
Shakhbulatov wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Shakhbulatov controlling from mount.
Shakhbulatov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Shakhbulatov's body position as best he can.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shakhbulatov extends the arm and Hunt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rustam Shakhbulatov! |
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Event:
Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Makaki Iii keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Makaki Iii has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Makaki Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makaki Iii 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 moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.#TD2#
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Makaki Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Makaki Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Makaki Iii tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt working over Makaki Iii with some ground and pound. Makaki Iii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaki Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Makaki Iii trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Makaki Iii is defending well.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Makaki Iii still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Makaki Iii has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Makaki Iii is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Makaki Iii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Makaki Iii in a clinch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Hunt wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Nice jab there from Hunt. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makaki Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaki Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
Hunt is fighting to break Makaki Iii's control of his arms but Makaki Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yancy Makaki Iii.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Sanada in a clinch.
#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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 slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Sanada works the jab nicely.#T1#
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Sanada misses with a hook
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanada blocks it well.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt thumps Sanada with a low kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Sanada cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sanada takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Sanada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt slips a jab from Sanada.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Donk. Hunt catches Sanada right on the button with a cross.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada slips a jab from Hunt.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sanada dominated that round.
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#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Hunt moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Sanada lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Hunt has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Sanada misses the jab.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada checks a low kick from Hunt.
Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt staying out of range there.#T3#
Sanada walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Hunt pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Sanada 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sanada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Hunt.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sanada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt cracks Sanada with a good jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanada throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt jabs at Sanada's body.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt slips under a jab from Sanada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Chris Edwards 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... Masa Sanada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Shoe swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range. #CL#
Shoe gets a clinch.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Shoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe misses with some punches.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Shoe 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.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
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?
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Shoe checks it
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shoe connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shoe darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shoe lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shoe uses from the top position.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Shoe passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoe slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoe stands up out of the half guard.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoe misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Shoe clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Shoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.#CL#
Shoe pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt is leaning against Shoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt has Shoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Shoe leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #BC#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. #T2#
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Shoe misses with a body shot
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoe misses the target.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Shoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Shoe catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Shoe scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Shoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Shoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Shoe throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.#T1#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shoe steps away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 slips under a jab.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.#CL#
Shoe clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Shoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shoe walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe. #T4##CL#
Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt works on Shoe's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Hunt drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoe is looking to stand up but Hunt won't let him. #SUB2#
Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shoe doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Shoe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lethal to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Lethal moved out of range.
Lethal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lethal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lethal loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Lethal cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Lethal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lethal tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Lethal.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Lethal with a jab.
Nice cross by Lethal.
Nice takedown defense from Lethal. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hunt 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.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matt Lethal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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?
Lethal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lethal blocks it well.
Lethal slips under a jab from Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Lethal misses the jab.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lethal's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Lethal's shoulder, as Lethal tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Lethal pushes him off.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hunt misses.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lethal.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lethal throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target. #T3#
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal lands the left hand.
Lethal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Lethal digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Lethal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. #T4#
Lethal lands an overhand right.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lethal. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lethal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Lethal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Lethal with an uppercut!
Lethal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Hunt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lethal dominated that round.
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 looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Lethal misses with a hook.
Hunt slips under a jab from Lethal.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal blocks a low kick nicely.
Lethal tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lethal.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lethal has time to react.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Lethal - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt jabs Lethal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lethal has got the better of the exchanges.
Lethal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Lethal catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
#T1#
Lethal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Lethal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Lethal takes one on the button.
Lethal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lethal can pounce on him.
Lethal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range. #T2#
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Lethal.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal scores with a kick to the body.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lethal throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lethal wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lethal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt cracks the inside of Lethal's front leg.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Lethal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Lethal. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Lethal delivers a nice body kick.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Lethal tries to land a body kick
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Lethal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Lethal's body.
Lethal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Lethal settles back down.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lethal misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Hunt lands a jab to Lethal's midsection.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lethal lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lethal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Lethal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws out a powerful jab.
Lethal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lethal cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Lethal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lethal misses the target.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lethal scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lethal.
Lethal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lethal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt sizes up Lethal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lethal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt slips a jab from Lethal.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lethal misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Lethal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Lethal scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Lethal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lethal throws a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Lethal.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lethal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lethal cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lethal jabs at Hunt's body.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Lethal.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Lethal.
Well Lethal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
Matt Lethal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunt checks a low kick from Strauss.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Strauss counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick. #T1#
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss motions for Hunt to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick #CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Strauss pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Strauss wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Strauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt works his way into side control.
Strauss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt moves into full mount!
Strauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strauss tries to get out of the position.
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Hunt punching from mount but Strauss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Strauss tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strauss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strauss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strauss is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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 tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Hunt tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Strauss tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Strauss cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands a body punch. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Hunt swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Wilhelm Strauss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Strauss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Strauss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt cracks Strauss with an open hand slap.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Hunt tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
A left lands for Hunt.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Hunt keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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#
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strauss's half guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strauss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strauss.#T1#
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely. #ES#
Strauss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strauss quickly recovers to half guard.
Strauss wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Strauss trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Strauss won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strauss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hunt throwing shots but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Strauss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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:
Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Warror sprawls well.
Warror throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Warror moves out of range.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warror scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warror throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Warror misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Warror.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warror pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Warror won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Warror - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warror.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror lands a right hand.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warror is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror blocking some punches.
Warror gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Warror's ribcage. Warror let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Warror presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror. #BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Warror bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Warror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warror appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
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 fails with the takedown
and Warror counters with a stiff right hand.
Warror misses with the combination.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Warror didn't expect that.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.
Warror thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt misses the jab.
Warror scores with a hook.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Warror jumps back.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Warror.
Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror blocks the body kick.
#T1##CL#
Hunt has Warror up against the cage in a clinch.
Warror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warror lands a right hand.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Warror won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Paul Warror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Warror avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warror continues to drive forward.#T2#
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt checks a low kick from Warror.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warror.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warror thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Warror jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Warror misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warror.
Warror throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warror.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Warror tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warror tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warror to the ground. Warror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt with a jab.
Warror connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Warror.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warror walks into a jab.
Warror thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Warror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warror misses with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warror tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Warror does no damage.
Warror connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Warror finds it's target.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warror misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Warror!#ES2#
Warror throws Hunt to one side and escapes!
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt 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.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Warror misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warror thumps Hunt with a low kick.#T1#
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Warror.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Warror lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warror.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Warror.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Warror slips under a jab from Hunt.
Warror catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Warror misses with a kick to the body
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror lands with a right hand.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Warror staying out of range there.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warror moves out of range as Hunt strikes.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Warror sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Warror lands a front kick.
Warror moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.#T4#
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Warror scores with a jab to the head.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror slips under a jab.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warror 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
Our winner, Paul Warror, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Hunt digs a good hook to Savkov's body.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov has his takedown stuffed
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Savkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB#
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savkov has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has passed into side control.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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. Savkov connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Savkov drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head. #SUB#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Savkov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savkov trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Savkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savkov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Savkov's hands, connecting with Savkov's forehead.
Savkov taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov misses with a left hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savkov moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.#TD#
Hunt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Savkov dodges it nicely.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hunt is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Savkov 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Savkov is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Savkov moves into full guard.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savkov has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hunt is nestled in close to Savkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Savkov is rocked!
Savkov wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Savkov moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Savkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savkov.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to wear down Savkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savkov connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savkov.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Savkov misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt slips a straight right by Savkov.#TD2#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back!
Hunt is landing with strikes. Savkov can't take much more of this.
Hunt avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Hunt is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Savkov is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lethal with a body shot.
Lethal misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Lethal up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Lethal counters with a nice body shot.
Lethal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lethal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lethal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Lethal ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Lethal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lethal wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Lethal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lethal lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
A good leg kick by Lethal.
An inside leg kick lands from Lethal.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Lethal looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Lethal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.#T2#
Lethal throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt moves out of range as Lethal throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lethal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lethal scores with a hook.
Hunt punishes Lethal's body with a nice straight punch.
Lethal keeps the fight on the outside.
Lethal throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt slips a straight right by Lethal.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lethal moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lethal scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lethal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt is looking to clinch but Lethal is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lethal.
Lethal misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Lethal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Lethal.
Lethal misses the jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lethal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Lethal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lethal.
Lethal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Lethal back into the cage.
Lethal has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lethal.
Lethal misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tries a body shot but Lethal blocks it.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Lethal controls the action.
Lethal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lethal.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lethal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lethal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lethal.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Lethal misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it. #CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Lethal tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Lethal back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lethal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T1#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lethal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lethal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lethal.
Lethal prevents a body shot from Hunt. #BC#
Lethal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Lethal takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lethal, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. #BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lethal lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lethal.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Lethal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lethal - that will leave a mark!
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Lethal misses.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Lethal looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch.
Lethal throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lethal.
Lethal throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Lethal digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Lethal throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lethal.
Lethal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lethal scores with a hook.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Lethal counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Lethal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lethal throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Good leg kick by Lethal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lethal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Lethal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Lethal.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lethal.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lethal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lethal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lethal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt moves forwards but Lethal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matt Lethal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lethal swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Lethal misses with a looping left.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lethal with a body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Lethal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lethal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lethal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lethal avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Lethal.
Lethal misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Lethal sprawls well.
Lethal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Lethal throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Lethal scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Lethal tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lethal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Lethal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Lethal moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal is looking to score with low kicks.
Lethal lands a slapping body shot.
Lethal misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lethal connects with a high kick.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Lethal ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal misses with a straight left.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lethal tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Lethal connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Lethal misses.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt slips a jab from Lethal.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lethal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lethal lands a jab to the nose.
Lethal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lethal checks a leg kick. #T3#
Lethal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lethal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lethal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lethal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lethal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lethal counters with a nice uppercut.
Lethal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Lethal takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.#T4#
Lethal misses with a body shot.
Lethal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunt catches Lethal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lethal lands with an overhand left.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Lethal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lethal to score with a decent uppercut.
Lethal connects with an inside leg kick.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lethal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lethal, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
A victorious Matt Lethal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Halo has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo letting Hunt take a breather here.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Halo drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Halo is working away. #T1#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Hunt cracks Halo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well.
Halo is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halo controls the position for a moment.#T2#
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt working away.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T3#
Hunt trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Halo keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Halo slips a jab from Hunt.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Hunt walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo slips under a jab.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
Halo trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T2#
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt distracts Halo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard. #SUB#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Hunt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halo is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
#SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Halo trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Hunt gets full guard.#SUB#
Halo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halo.
Check out the look on Hunt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Halo throws a leg kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Halo avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Halo moved away.
Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Halo settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Halo shrugs it off though.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Halo blocks the body kick.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Halo misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo.
Halo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo working away.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Halo 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#
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halo taking a bit of punishment here - Hunt scoring with strikes.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halo wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T4#
Hunt is nestled in close to Halo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A victorious Paul Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen misses with the body kick
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Ahonen, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Ahonen against the cage but Ahonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Ahonen does no damage. #TD2#
Ahonen scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahonen passes into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Ahonen passes into side.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ahonen looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Ahonen landing a few strikes.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
Ahonen takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahonen cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position. #T3#
Ahonen lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen just content to control the position.
Ahonen is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen grinds an elbow into Hunt's temple.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ahonen lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ahonen landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Ahonen unloading with bombs!
Ahonen trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
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#
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahonen lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.#TD#
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Ahonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Ahonen trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Ahonen not doing much here.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt looking to control.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Ahonen has passed into half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahonen has passed into half guard!
Hunt tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.#SUB#
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ahonen stacks Hunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ahonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Ahonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahonen tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen lands with a nice body kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Ahonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a hook. Ahonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahonen to see if he's OK.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
Hunt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahonen tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahonen's legs.
Ahonen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt cracks Ahonen with a big right hand but Ahonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ahonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Ahonen is trying to control but can't.
Hunt winds up and cracks Ahonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ahonen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is nestled in close to Ahonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Hunt working Ahonen over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahonen 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Manu Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Northrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Northrop drags the fight down to the ground.
Northrop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Northrop tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Northrop is defending the position.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt prevents Northrop from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Northrop defending well.
Northrop manages to get to full guard.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Northrop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Northrop keeps control of the position.
Northrop doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Northrop defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Northrop is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop! #T3#
Northrop tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunt with shots to the head and body - Northrop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Northrop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
Northrop can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Northrop frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Northrop bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Northrop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Northrop tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt slips a straight right by Northrop.
Northrop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Northrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt feints and then cracks Northrop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Northrop down.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Northrop misses its target.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Northrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Northrop.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Northrop up against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Northrop.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #TD#
Northrop jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Northrop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle here but Northrop uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Northrop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Northrop 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#
Northrop tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Northrop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Northrop drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Northrop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is pressing down on Northrop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt looking to control.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Northrop is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Northrop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt moves forwards but Northrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Northrop has time to react.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Northrop 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.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Northrop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Northrop lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Northrop has managed to clinch.
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrop doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Northrop 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.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Northrop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northrop.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Northrop showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Northrop throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt trying to control but Northrop postures up.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunt gets full guard.#T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Northrop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop!
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop!
Northrop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Northrop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Northrop is in trouble! #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Northrop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt scoring with strikes but Northrop is staying in there.
Northrop is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Northrop in real trouble here! The ref calls for Northrop to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
A victorious Paul Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 183
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Built misses the shot to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Built drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Built down.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Built - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Built. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Built.
Built walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Built 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.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Built is looking to counter with head kicks.
Built lands a jab to the nose.
Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Hunt misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Built creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hunt throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Built misses its target.
Built slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a body kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Built circles away.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Built throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Built looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Built moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
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#
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Built taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Built throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but Built turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position.
Built controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Built has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.
Built sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Built pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Built trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Built is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Built seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Built from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Built avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Built wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Built slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Built tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Built is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Built is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Built wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built throws a quick counter head kick but Hunt was just out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt thumps Built with a low kick.
Built looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands the left hand.#T1#
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Built.
A short right from Built.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Built holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Built checks it well.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Built throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!#CL2#
Hunt rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt jumps guard but Built stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
A shot in the inside from Built.
A bit of stalling here from Built.
#BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hunt swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Built checks a leg kick.
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Built swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Built circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt lands an overhand right.#T4#
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Built checks it #KD#
and Built counters with a head kick that drops Hunt to the mat! Hunt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a powerful right kick. Hunt tried to block low but the kick was high! Hunt was taken right off of his feet! Built jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pa‘Akea Built!
During a confident post fight interview, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 179
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for Hunt.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Lang clinches up against the cage.
Lang has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 shot to the side of Lang's head.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lang cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Lang swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Lang throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt wants to break free but Lang has control.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
#BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Lang avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lang as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lang.#CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Lang is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
#T4#
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Lang blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Lang.
Lang throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#CL2#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lang tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lang prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Hunt jumps guard but Lang stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Lang misses the jab.
Hunt moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Lang slips a straight right by Hunt.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A left lands for Hunt.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lang's calf.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lang flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lang is out cold! Hunt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Hunt waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Hunt jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz misses the jab.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#T2#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it. #SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Hunt slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hunt trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Diaz throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him.
Diaz breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Diaz works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#T2#
Diaz throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Ahonen darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Ahonen didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Ahonen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahonen is defending well.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.
Hunt throws a strike aimed at the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen avoids it well.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Ahonen wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt cracks Ahonen with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Ahonen defending against the ground and pound.
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahonen, who protects the arm well.
And that’s 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#
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Ahonen tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow.
Ahonen is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Ahonen lands a right hand.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Hunt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahonen moves out of range as Hunt strikes.#T1#
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#CL#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
#BC2#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Ahonen rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Ahonen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Ahonen 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.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahonen motions for Hunt to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahonen 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Ahonen backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Ahonen is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ahonen tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hunt wants to control but Ahonen is keeping him busy.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Ahonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahonen is holding on for now.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunt lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Ahonen is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches Ahonen up against the cage.
Ahonen tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
Manu Ahonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahonen gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ahonen gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ahonen.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hunt has clasped his hands together around Ahonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt scores with punches from side control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunt.
Hunt working the body and head with strikes.
Ahonen is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt working over Ahonen with some ground and pound. Ahonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ahonen has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Ahonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt is looking to chop away at Doom's legs.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Doom avoids it well and moves away.
Doom is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doom slips a jab from Hunt.
Doom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Doom throws an off balance right hand
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Doom works the jab nicely.
Doom throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Doom.
Hunt slips a jab from Doom.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt throws a hook but Doom blocks it.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doom 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.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Doom 's knee.
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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Doom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doom lands the left hand.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Doom lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well.
Doom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Doom is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doom.
Doom digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Doom misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doom checks a leg kick.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Doom tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Doom sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom misses the jab.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A low kick from Doom misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.#CL2#
Doom clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Doom gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doom.
Doom landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Doom.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Project Doom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Doom both land. Nice combination.
Doom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doom needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Doom throws a counter combo.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Doom counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Doom to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom works the jab nicely.#T1#
Doom throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom scores with a body shot.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Doom.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Doom misses with a head kick.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doom on the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Doom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Doom misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Doom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Doom shrugs it off.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Doom works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Doom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Doom gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Doom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Doom cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Doom's head back.
Doom misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.
Doom tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Doom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Doom tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Doom.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt won't allow Doom to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Doom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danga de danga de dang - Doom scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Doom throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom lands a jab to the head.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom with a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Doom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Doom swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
#T3#
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Doom scores with a nice strike.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Doom scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Doom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Doom.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Doom tries to clinch up.
Doom throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hunt clinches up with Doom and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doom.
Doom pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Doom scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Doom throws a head punch that misses.
Doom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doom is defending well.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
#BC2#
Doom manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. #ES2#
Doom throws Hunt to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom lands a body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doom 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
Project Doom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Hunt punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
Mendez looking to control.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt staying calm.
Hunt is putting a hurting on Mendez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hunt advances to full mount.
You get the feeling that Mendez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Hunt has control of Mendez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mendez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendez's face.
Mendez can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Hunt.
Mendez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mendez is trying to stand back up.
Mendez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hunt wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.#T2##SUB#
Hunt working for the choke. #SUB#
Hunt working for the choke.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Mendez buck him off.
Mendez wants to escape the position.
Hunt is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I would not like to be Mendez right now.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hunt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hunt.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
Mendez is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Mendez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendez is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.#ES2#
Mendez manages to stand up with Hunt still on his back. Eventually Hunt drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Mendez misses.
Mendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Mendez needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Angelo Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hunt slips under a jab from Mendez.#TD#
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Mendez's guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt lands a front kick.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendez duly obliges. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Mendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendez prevents it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendez backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #TD#
Hunt pulls Mendez into guard.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mendez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hunt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mendez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hunt pulls down on the head and he's put Mendez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Cosades shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Cosades.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Cosades misses. #T1#
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Cosades's leg but Cosades calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cosades jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.#T2#
Cosades scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosades lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Cosades throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Cosades.
#TD#
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Cosades's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Cosades looking to control.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades trying to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Cosades is defending the strikes.
Cosades tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. #SUB#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cosades tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
Hunt wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cosades, who protects the arm well.
Cosades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Cosades keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Cosades struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Cosades misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cosades backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cosades.
Cosades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Cosades is working Hunt over against the cage.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Cosades's head back.
Cosades defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Cosades takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cosades misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades. #T2#
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Cosades saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Cosades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cosades breaks from the clinch.
Hunt clobbers Cosades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Cosades's legs.
Cosades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cosades. Cosades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosades misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.#ES#
Hunt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt prevents a body shot from Cosades.
Cosades tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosades prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Cosades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cosades avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Hunt can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A nice left hand lands by Cosades.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt digs a right hand into Cosades's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cosades's gas tank.
Cosades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Cosades.
#BC2#
Cosades manages to break the clinch.
Hunt moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Cosades.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Cosades fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but Cosades persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hunt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cosades keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Cosades lands a jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCosades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Cosades.#T1#
Cosades scoring well with a low kick there.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt wants to slow Cosades down by chopping away at his legs.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cosades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Cosades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cosades cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg. #T3#
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cosades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cosades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Cosades darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caius Cosades.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gum Shoe has been cut.
Hunt sizes up Shoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Shoe's head but Shoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Shoe clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Shoe lands with a left to the head.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shoe as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Hunt lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoe's guard.
Shoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunt from advancing position.
Shoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Shoe is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Shoe moves into full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoe, who protects the arm well.
Hunt is working Shoe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Shoe is looking for a sweep.#T3#
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shoe's legs.
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Shoe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Shoe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shoe.
Hunt has control of Shoe's left arm, preventing Shoe from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Shoe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoe checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoe tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoe to the ground. Shoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoe throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shoe.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Shoe.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hunt digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Hunt wants to slow Shoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt thumps Shoe with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gum Shoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Shoe misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Shoe sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shoe's leg but Shoe calmly moves out of range.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe counters with a body kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges at Shoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoe's hand.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Shoe throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Shoe lands a left and a right that send Hunt crashing to the mat, dazed. Shoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Shoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Hunt is in trouble here! Shoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Khaan walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaan.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Khaan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt sizes up Khaan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Khaan.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Khaan avoids it well.
Khaan throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaan misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Khaan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khaan throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Khaan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khaan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khaan throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Khaan lands a jab to the head.
Khaan misses with a hook.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Khaan manages to avoid it.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Khaan dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khaan.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khaan misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Khaan didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khaan wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Khaan is retaining full guard.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Khaan keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Khaan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Khaan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Khaan wriggles free and stands up.
Khaan tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt lands with a hook. Khaan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khaan walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.#ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
Hunt steps in with a hook that catches Khaan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunt follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Khaan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Harding there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a hook but Harding blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Harding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harding swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Harding knows he should have avoided that one.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harding walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Harding looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Harding takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Harding appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Harding looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harding walks into a left hand.
Hunt moves out of range as Harding throws a body kick.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harding cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding connects with a body shot.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding slips under a jab from Hunt.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
Harding tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Harding backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Hunt.
Harding has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Harding's head.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harding stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s 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#
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt 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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Harding misses with a hook
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Harding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Harding catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harding.
Nice defenses there by Harding.#T1#
Harding 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. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.#BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Harding down.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Harding throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Harding only half commits.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Harding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Harding throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harding.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harding blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Harding sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt slips a jab from Harding.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harding swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harding counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt 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 Harding has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harding and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Hunt tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Harding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harding moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Harding.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Harding moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harding on the side of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harding swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harding is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harding is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.#T3#
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Harding off the cage and back into range.
Hunt jabs at Harding's body.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Harding throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Harding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches Harding up against the cage.#T4#
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
Harding has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harding or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A short right from Harding on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Harding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Harding misses with a shot to the body
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harding checks a leg kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Shoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shoe scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Shoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Shoe slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Shoe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Shoe misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shoe lands a jab.
Shoe misses the body punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.#T2#
Hunt lands a jab.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt catches Shoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Shoe thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Shoe 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 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Shoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Shoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt 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 lands a body shot.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Hunt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Shoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shoe blocks a jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe jabs at Hunt's body.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Shoe blocks the leg kick.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt. #T2#
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Shoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shoe. That did some damage!
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Shoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Shoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt stuns Shoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt lands a head kick. Shoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Hunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt slips a straight right by Shoe.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe throws a nice head kick!
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Shoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shoe digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.#TD#
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shoe trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe takes one on the button.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
Shoe walks into a jab.
Shoe connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoe misses.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shoe misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Shoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Shoe misses.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe scores with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Shoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Shoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Hunt feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Shoe's legs.
Hunt backing away here, and Shoe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Shoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shoe duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shoe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Shoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
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!
Shoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Shoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Shoe is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that fourth round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Shoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Shoe defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Shoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Shoe misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Shoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shoe lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe checks a low kick from Hunt.
As Hunt backs off Shoe throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shoe lands with an overhand left.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.#T3#
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
Well Shoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
After the big win, Gum Shoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Khaan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Khaan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Khaan! Hunt dives in looking to finish! Khaan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Gumshoe's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Gumshoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt is trying to drag Gumshoe to the mat but Gumshoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Gumshoe.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumshoe backwards.
Gumshoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumshoe blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gumshoe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumshoe lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumshoe throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumshoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is trying to drag Gumshoe to the mat but Gumshoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gumshoe prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Gumshoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Gumshoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gumshoe scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Gumshoe breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Hunt.
A big right from Gumshoe misses.
Gumshoe digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt blocks a jab.#T2#
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumshoe. Gumshoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumshoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumshoe throws a big shot that misses.
Gumshoe throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumshoe.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gumshoe misses with a body shot.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Gumshoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Gumshoe throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Gumshoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Gumshoe misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumshoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Gumshoe digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Gumshoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gumshoe 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.
Gumshoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumshoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gumshoe slips a jab from Hunt.
Gumshoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gumshoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gumshoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gumshoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Gumshoe's head but Gumshoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Gumshoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Gumshoe's shoulder, as Gumshoe tries to avoid the shot.
Gumshoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumshoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumshoe. #T4#
Gumshoe blocks the body kick.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Gumshoe had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Gumshoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumshoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumshoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Gumshoe's head back.
Gumshoe connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumshoe.
Gumshoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gumshoe misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Gumshoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gumshoe misses with a straight right.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Gumshoe is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gumshoe.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumshoe sprawls well. Gumshoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumshoe blocks a head kick by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumshoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gumshoe misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gumshoe won't be happy with that.
Gumshoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!#T1#
Gumshoe biding his time, controlling Hunt.
Gumshoe scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gumshoe looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gumshoe gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Gumshoe is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hunt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gumshoe lands a shot to the body.
Gumshoe is landing with strikes from the back.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Gumshoe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hunt.
Gumshoe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape. #T2#
Gumshoe throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hunt!
Gregory Gumshoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gumshoe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gumshoe is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is bucking up trying to escape but Gumshoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gumshoe lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!#T3#
Gumshoe controlling the pace for now.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Gumshoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Gumshoe landing shots from mount.
Hunt taking shots to the head.
Gumshoe postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hunt out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gumshoe goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Gumshoe!
Gregory Gumshoe is the new welterweight champion!
Gregory Gumshoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 132
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Corll is a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Corll defends it.
Hunt passes to side control.
Corll struggling a bit here.
Hunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll trying to control but Hunt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Corll is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Corll tries to break free.
Corll trying to control the hands but Hunt breaks the grip. #T1##SUB2#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Corll defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunt's arms. #SUB2#
Hunt has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Corll is defending well but eventually Hunt manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Corll has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pera throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Pera 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 lands a leg kick that knocks Pera off balance momentarily.
Pera misses with a hook to the body
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Pera fails with the takedown
and Pera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pera checks a low kick from Hunt.
Pera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Pera counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Hunt misses #TD2#
and Pera counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt has his hands on Pera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt.
Pera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Pera lands an elbow.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pera.
Hunt wants to control but Pera postures up.
A control attempt from Hunt but he's now mounted!
Pera scoring with strikes but Hunt is staying in there.
Pera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Pera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pera defends it well.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Pera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Pera wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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#
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pera throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pera throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Pera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Pera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.#T1#
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Pera's head back.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pera counters with a right hand to the body.
Pera blocks the body kick.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Pera on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Pera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pera.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pera content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pera wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pera doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Pera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 120
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ahiriman closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahiriman.
Ahiriman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahiriman misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a body shot but Ahiriman blocks it.
Ahiriman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahiriman misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Ahiriman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Ahiriman moves into the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahiriman.
Ahiriman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahiriman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahiriman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahiriman working aggressively here.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Ahiriman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahiriman takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ahiriman. #TD#
Hunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Ahiriman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Ahiriman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Ahiriman throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahiriman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Ahiriman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahiriman landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahiriman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ahiriman throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is keeping the position.
Ahiriman controlling the position.
Hunt trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahiriman is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Ahiriman wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt is keen to just control but Ahiriman is a slippery customer.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Hunt is thwarting Ahiriman's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Hunt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ahiriman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Ahiriman defending well.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahiriman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahiriman is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahiriman defends it well.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Ahiriman tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Ahiriman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hunt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahiriman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ahiriman tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahiriman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahiriman staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Ahiriman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahiriman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahiriman lands a jab to the nose.
Ahiriman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Ahiriman.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.#CL2#
Ahiriman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ahiriman breaks the clinch.
Ahiriman misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Ahiriman didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Ahiriman is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahiriman is looking to improve his position.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahiriman's head. #T1#
Ahiriman tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Ahiriman defends it.
Ahiriman is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is thwarting Ahiriman's attempts to control the position.
Ahiriman is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Ahiriman is looking to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahiriman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman gets full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Ahiriman has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Ahiriman trying to control the position.
Ahiriman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt won't allow Ahiriman to sweep him here.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Ahiriman's attempt to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahiriman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ahiriman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahiriman gets back to full guard.
Ahiriman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is defending well.
Hunt is keen to just control but Ahiriman is a slippery customer.
Ahiriman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Ahiriman is working away. #T4#
Ahiriman keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Ahiriman is having none of it.
Ahiriman tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
Ahiriman wants to get back to full guard.
Ahiriman is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Ahiriman wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ahiriman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahiriman throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahiriman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#CL2#
Ahiriman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahiriman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Ahiriman has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ahzek Ahiriman has been cut.
Ahiriman misses with a knee strike.
Ahiriman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Ahiriman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A short left from Ahiriman. #T1#
Ahiriman tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahiriman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahiriman throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Hunt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ahiriman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahiriman is retaining full guard.
Ahiriman is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Ahiriman is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahiriman is keeping the position for now.
Ahzek Ahiriman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahiriman is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Ahiriman pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Ahiriman pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Ahiriman working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt stalling.
Hunt is trying to control. Ahiriman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ahiriman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahiriman tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to control but Ahiriman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Ahiriman to control.#SUB#
Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahiriman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ahiriman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is defending well.
Ahiriman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ahiriman wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahiriman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahiriman manages to get to full guard.
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahiriman looking to control.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ahiriman looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hunt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ahzek Ahiriman had this to say: 'You Win or You Learn. '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 119
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Adamantium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamantium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamantium.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Adamantium avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adamantium continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamantium misses with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Hunt misses.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Adamantium slips a straight right by Hunt.
Adamantium with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adamantium is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamantium.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook but Adamantium blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamantium tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamantium is just out of range.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Adamantium checks it.
Adamantium feints the counter takedown.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Adamantium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamantium trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamantium looking to pass the guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Adamantium trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Adamantium must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adamantium gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Adamantium from controlling successfully.
Adamantium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamantium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adamantium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Hunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adamantium doesn't defend quickly enough and Hunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Adamantium escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hunt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Hunt!
After the fight, Paul Hunt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 108
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Lecter connects with a crisp jab.
Lecter 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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Lecter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Lecter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Lecter throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Lecter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunt back to the cage. Lecter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Lecter lands a left hand.
Lecter misses with the head strike.
Lecter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Lecter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lecter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Hunt.#T1#
Lecter misses with a hook
and Lecter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Lecter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Lecter moves out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Lecter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Lecter throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lecter on the side of the head.
Lecter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt stalling.
#BC2#
Lecter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lecters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Lecter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lecter walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt swings for the body but Lecter moves out of range.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lecter's calf.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Lecter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lecter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lecter thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lecter ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lecter swinging wildly here.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Lecter's ribs.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lecter throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Lecter lands a left and a right that sends Hunt crashing to the canvas! Lecter dives into mount looking to finish!#T4#
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Lecter isn't that keen on the idea.
Lecter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hunt wants to hold on but Lecter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Lecter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt holds on to Lecter as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lecter with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Lecter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lecter's sensitive parts.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lecter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lecter throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lecter doesn't seem bothered though.
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Lecter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lecter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lecter throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Lecter down.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Lecter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Lecter and move into the clinch.#T1#
A jab from Lecter misses.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Lecter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt is looking to slow Lecter down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lecter looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Lecter down.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lecter if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Lecter's head back.
Lecter 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.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Lecter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lecter won't be happy with that. #T2#
Hunt is staying tight to Lecter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lecter is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Lecter is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Lecter is working from the bottom.
Lecter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Lecter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lecter struggling a bit here.
Hunt wants to control but Lecter is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hannibal Lecter has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lecter being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lecter! But no joy.
Lecter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Lecter.
Lecter scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lecter misses with a wild combination.
Lecter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lecter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lecter misses with a straight right.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lecter is out of range.
Hunt pushes Lecter away with a front kick.
Lecter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Lecter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Lecter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Lecter didn't expect that.
Lecter working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lecter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVB#
Lecter stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lecter is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt has Lecter pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Lecter tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
Lecter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Lecter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Lecter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lecter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Lecter gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Lecter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Lecter stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Lecter can't break the clinch.
Lecter blocks an uppercut.
Lecter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lecter wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Lecter tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Lecter lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lecter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lecter connects with the punch.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Lecter off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lecter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt 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.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lecter connects with a jab.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lecters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Lecter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lecter throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Lecter swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Lecter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hunt.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Paul Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 105
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
That kick from Fisher tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fisher will feel that in the morning.
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Fisher knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fisher lands an overhand right.
Fisher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Fisher throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Fisher only half commits. #T1#
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Fisher moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Hunt catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Fisher.
#T2##TD2#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Fisher prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard. #REVR#
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fisher is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fisher tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt prevents Fisher from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fisher looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Fisher misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
#T1#
Hunt throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Fisher counters with an inside leg kick.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Fisher lands the left hand.
Fisher lands a right hook to the body.
Fisher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt. #T3#
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Hunt #TD2#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Fisher goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fisher but great work by Hunt.
Hunt happy to just control the position for now.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher'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#
Fisher works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt punishes Fisher's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Fisher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Fisher moved away.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily.#T2#
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Fisher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fisher there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Fisher is rocked!
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Fisher slips a straight right by Hunt.
Fisher throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.#T3#
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nathan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Fisher stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Hunt lands.#T4#
Fisher slips under a 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Hunt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt slips a straight right by Fisher.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Nathan Fisher's cut even more.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Scheiner misses with a looping right.
Scheiner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Scheiner 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.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Scheiner. Scheiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Scheiner lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Scheiner swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries to move into range but Scheiner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rickey Scheiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Scheiner.
Scheiner lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheiner throws out the jab.
Scheiner throws a body punch but Hunt moves 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.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Scheiner.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scheiner. Scheiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scheiner misses with a double jab
and Scheiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheiner misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Scheiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt digs a good hook to Scheiner's body.
Scheiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scheiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Scheiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scheiner moves out of range of the strikes.
Scheiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Scheiner's ribs.
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Scheiner avoids it well and moves away.
Scheiner misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scheiner missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scheiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
As Scheiner backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Scheiner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws a hook but Scheiner blocks it.
Scheiner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scheiner.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scheiner.
Scheiner punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Scheiner.
Scheiner misses the jab.#TD2#
Scheiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt wants to control but Scheiner is keeping busy.
Scheiner drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Scheiner is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Scheiner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
Hunt holds on to Scheiner as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Scheiner landing strikes from the mount.
Scheiner avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Scheiner landing punches.
Scheiner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Scheiner trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scheiner prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunt advances position into side control!
Scheiner is not content to let Hunt control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickey Scheiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Scheiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Scheiner.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scheiner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Scheiner misses with a straight right.
Scheiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rickey Scheiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scheiner.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Scheiner.
Hunt throws a jab when Scheiner was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Scheiner.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
#T1#
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Scheiner's head.
Scheiner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Scheiner misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scheiner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Scheiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Scheiner moves out of range.
Scheiner swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Scheiner circles away easily
and Scheiner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Scheiner sees coming a mile off.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Scheiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.#TD2#
Scheiner shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheiner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Hunt seems keen to control Scheiner's posture.
Scheiner distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scheiner trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Scheiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Scheiner has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Scheiner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scheiner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt!
Scheiner avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Scheiner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rickey Scheiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scheiner lands a couple of good shots and Hunt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Scheiner is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Scheiner controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
#T4#
Scheiner is punishing Hunt with strikes - can he finish him?!
Scheiner gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Scheiner landing with strikes.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
Scheiner is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt is taking damage to the body and head.
Scheiner is looking to control Hunt but Hunt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheiner throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hunt!
Scheiner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hunt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickey Scheiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Scheiner with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Scheiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Scheiner moved out of range nicely.
Scheiner misses with a looping right.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheiner throws out the jab.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Scheiner is quick to defend against it.
Scheiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheiner.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Scheiner avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Scheiner.
Hunt throws a hook but Scheiner blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Scheiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Scheiner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheiner looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Scheiner throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Scheiner unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scheiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scheiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Scheiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scheiner scores with a body shot.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scheiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Scheiner looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Scheiner misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Scheiner fails to land with a series of punches.
Scheiner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scheiner misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Scheiner's front leg but catches the back leg as Scheiner tries to avoid it.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Scheiner.
Scheiner looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scheiner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Scheiner shakes it off.
Scheiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Scheiner's head.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Scheiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Scheiner coming out on top.
Scheiner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scheiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Scheiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scheiner ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Scheiner digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scheiner misses with a looping left.
Scheiner throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Scheiner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Scheiner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scheiner misses with a hook.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Scheiner is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Scheiner's guard.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scheiner keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Scheiner trying to control the position.
Rickey Scheiner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scheiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scheiner controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Scheiner seems unphased.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickey Scheiner.
Well Scheiner 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickey Scheiner!
A relieved looking Rickey Scheiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paul Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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Event:
HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt stuns Martinez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Martinez rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez crunches a lovely knee into Hunt's ribcage.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Hunt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Martinez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position. #T1#
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Martinez wants to control but Hunt postures up.#SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt working away.#T3##SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martinez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Martinez.
Martinez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Martinez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Martinez lands some shots froms side control.
Martinez cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martinez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
Martinez wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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 regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
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 misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez lands a jab.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martinez.
Martinez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martinez there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Osvaldo Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunt is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Hunt wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Martinez working away.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Hunt tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Martinez controlling the position.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Martinez!
In his post fight interview, Osvaldo Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Event:
HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan throws a shot to the body.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Declan slips a straight right by Hunt.
Declan blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Declan cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Declan thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Declan moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt misses with a body kick. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Declan up against the cage.#BC2#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Declan to the ground. Hunt is now in Declan's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Declan.
Declan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Declan pinned against the cage. Declan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan wants to control but Hunt postures up.#T1##SUB#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Declan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunt looking to control but Declan passes into half guard.
Declan not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Declan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Declan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Declan controlling from mount.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Declan passes into side control!
Declan trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Declan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Declan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Declan stacks Hunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Declan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Declan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Declan tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hunt is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt cracks Declan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries for a takedown but Declan manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt jumps guard but Declan stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Declan wants to stall.
Declan just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather. #BC2#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Declan.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Declan. Declan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Declan throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt walks into a jab.#TD#
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Declan!
Declan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Declan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Declan.#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!
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Declan working away.
Hunt looks to move to half guard but instead Declan has passed into mount! Damn!
Declan looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Paul Hunt had this to say: 'vittu'.
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Event:
Primal 45 Sirven v Plisskin
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Jones .
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Hunt misses with a body shot.
#T1##TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Hunt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hunt prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt works his way into full mount!
Hunt trying to control but Jones is having none of it. #SUB#
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Jones is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Hunt is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Hunt checks a low kick from Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Russell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jones .
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Jones misses with a body shot.
#T4#
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones 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#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jones .
Jones 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones . #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones .#T2#
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Jones .
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones motions for Hunt to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T4##CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt has Jones pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones stalls.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Jones .
I think Jones 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Event:
Primal 42
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that Hunt 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.
Jones misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jones settles back down.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jones 's body.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones .
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones .
#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones . #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt stays in close to Jones 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet. #SUB2#
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard. #REVR#
Hunt wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s 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#
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
As Hunt backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #SUB2#
Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones .
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Hunt tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is not content to let Jones control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt motions for Jones to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hunt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Jones .
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Hunt's head back.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Nice shot by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones .
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Russell Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jones pulls Hunt into guard.
#SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Trzy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Trzy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt gets through Trzy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is leaning against Trzy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trzy takes a shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Trzy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Trzy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trzy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Trzy throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Trzy winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trzy lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Trzy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trzy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trzy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trzy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trzy!
Hunt is trying to control Trzy's posture but Trzy avoids it. #T2#
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Trzy is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy postures up.
Trzy cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trzy working the body and head with strikes.
Trzy cracks Hunt with a big right hand but Hunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trzy looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trzy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Trzy scoring with strikes. #T3#
Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Trzy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trzy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt is staying active underneath Trzy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trzy prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Trzy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Trzy defends easily.
Trzy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trzy defends it easily.
Trzy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trzy trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to control but Trzy passes into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Trzy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy dominated that round.
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#
Trzy 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 Trzy blocks the leg kick.
Trzy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
A low kick from Hunt misses #TD2#
and Trzy counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Trzy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trzy Trzy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trzy trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trzy defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling Trzy's posture. #T1#
Hunt is trying to keep Trzy in close.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trzy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trzy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hunt has his foot on Trzy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trzy works his way back into a safe position though.
Trzy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Trzy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Trzy from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trzy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Trzy from controlling successfully.
Trzy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.#TD2#
Trzy gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt struggling a bit here.#T4#
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Trzy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt controls the position for a moment.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy postures up.
Hunt regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt trying to control here.
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. Trzy connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trzy 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Trzy seems unphased.
Trzy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Trzy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trzy takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trzy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hunt throws a head kick but Trzy moves out of range.
Trzy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trzy avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Trzy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trzy is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trzy lands an elbow.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Trzy working away.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trzy connects with a decent elbow.
Trzy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trzy Trzy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
Trzy lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trzy scoring with punches from side control.
Hunt stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Trzy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Trzy working away.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy landing a few strikes. #T3#
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to bench press Trzy off him but Trzy keeps the position.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trzy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hunt is trying to escape the position but Trzy is controlling the position.
Trzy 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 get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Trzy controlling the position.
Trzy cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trzy lands an elbow.
Trzy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Trzy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trzy Trzy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trzy 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trzy Trzy!
During a confident post fight interview, Trzy Trzy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Selassie misses with a looping left.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt tests Selassie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Selassie lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Selassie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selassie throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Selassie.
Selassie swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Selassie misses with a straight left.
Selassie tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Selassie has been cut.#CL2#
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Selassie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Selassie can't break the clinch.
Selassie throws an elbow but it misses.
Selassie is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Selassie.
Selassie gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Selassie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Selassie blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Selassie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt keeps control of Selassie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Selassie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Selassie is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Selassie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
Selassie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Selassie can turn it around.#T2#
Hunt keeps control of Selassie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
#TD#
Hunt has clasped his hands together around Selassie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selassie, who protects the arm well.
Selassie tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Hunt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Selassie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Immortals 25 Purha v Moore
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Armstrong connects with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Armstrong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Armstrong lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Diesel Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Armstrong moved away.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Armstrong.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong throws a counter combo.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Armstrong checks a leg kick. #T4#
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diesel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armstrong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Armstrong postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Armstrong is posturing up here but Hunt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Armstrong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Armstrong has to tap! Slick submission there by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt retains his middleweight title!
Paul Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Immortals 22 Gracie vs Nelson
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Spencer checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Spencer throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Gus Spencer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spencer takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Spencer.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Spencer's head.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hunt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spencer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Paul Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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