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Event:
StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Shadow Hunter counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
Mann wants to stand but Shadow Hunter is controlling the position. #ES#
Mann is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shadow Hunter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shadow Hunter after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Shadow Hunter has Mann pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shadow Hunter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mann tumbling to the mat - Shadow Hunter dives into Mann's guard.#ES#
Mann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shadow Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Shadow Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shadow Hunter wants to counter the offense by Mann and move into the clinch position.
Mann misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Shadow Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Shadow Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Shadow Hunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shadow Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mann down.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet.
Shadow Hunter working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Mann taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shadow Hunter with the ground and pound but Mann regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shadow Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##ES#
Mann manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shadow Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Shadow Hunter on that attempt.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow Hunter moves away.
Mann throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shadow Hunter counters by clinching up.
Shadow Hunter wants a takedown.
#T3#
Shadow Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mann throws a right and a left that Shadow Hunter avoids nicely.
Shadow Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter is defended easily by Mann.
Mann lands a slapping body shot.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Mann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shadow Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shadow Hunter off to one side.
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Shadow Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shadow Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shadow Hunter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann throws a right and a left that Shadow Hunter avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Mann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shadow Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Mann does no damage. #TD2#
Mann gets caught flat footed, as Shadow Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shadow Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shadow Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow that misses. Mann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow Hunter's guard. Nice move by Mann!#REVR#
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shadow Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Shadow Hunter looking to control.
Shadow Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mann throws a strike but Shadow Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mann wants to stand up but Shadow Hunter is controlling him. #T1#
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow Hunter.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Shadow Hunter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shadow Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shadow Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Carter Mann's cut is getting worse.
Shadow Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Shadow Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shadow Hunter is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann wants to stand up but Shadow Hunter is controlling him.
Shadow Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shadow Hunter distracts Mann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Mann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shadow Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shadow Hunter wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann won't allow Shadow Hunter to get back to his feet.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shadow Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann misses with a straight right.
Mann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Shadow Hunter getting side control.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shadow Hunter.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Shadow Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Shadow Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Shadow Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.#T4#
Shadow Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Shadow Hunter cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Shadow Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shadow Hunter is in close to Mann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shadow Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Carter Mann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shadow Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carter Mann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Mann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Shadow Hunter!
Chief Shadow Hunter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Mann sets himself, and Shadow Hunter steps forward looking for the clinch! Mann avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Shadow Hunter's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shadow Hunter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Mann throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Shadow Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shadow Hunter is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mann can't fight it off and eventually Shadow Hunter manages to take the fight to the floor. Mann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mann'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.
Shadow Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Shadow Hunter is in close to Mann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow that misses. Mann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow Hunter's guard. Nice move by Mann!#REVR#
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!
Mann wants to control from the top but Shadow Hunter keeps moving. #T1#
Mann looking to sit in guard and control but Shadow Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
Carter Mann's cut is getting worse.
Shadow Hunter throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Mann wriggles free and stands up.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shadow Hunter backs up against the cage.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Shadow Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow that misses. Mann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow Hunter's guard. Nice move by Mann!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann throws a big elbow that misses.
Shadow Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann wants to control from the top but Shadow Hunter keeps moving. #T2#
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadow Hunter keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann won't allow Shadow Hunter to get back to his feet.
Shadow Hunter is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann throws an elbow that misses. Shadow Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mann's guard. Nice move by Shadow Hunter!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shadow Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shadow Hunter is controlling him.
Shadow Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Shadow Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shadow Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Mann kicks Shadow Hunter off and gets to his feet.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Mann pushes him away.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Mann is defending well but Shadow Hunter drives through and ends up in Mann's guard.#ES#
Mann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Shadow Hunter has clasped his hands together around Mann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shadow Hunter working the body and head with strikes.
Shadow Hunter lands a few punches from side control.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shadow Hunter connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carter Mann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Mann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Shadow Hunter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chief Shadow Hunter waved his t-shirt featuring Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Shadow Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Shadow Hunter into the cage. #CL2#
Ramsey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Shadow Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramsey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ramsey can't escape the position.
Shadow Hunter misses with punches from the back.
Shadow Hunter throwing sloppy strikes.
Shadow Hunter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter throwing sloppy strikes.
Shadow Hunter is punishing Ramsey with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey wants to control his opponent's hands but Shadow Hunter gets his hands free.
Shadow Hunter lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Shadow Hunter missing with punches from the back.
Shadow Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Ramsey is really stuck here.
Ramsey covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Ramsey takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Shadow Hunter lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Even with his hooks in, Shadow Hunter manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Shadow Hunter punishes Ramsey with strikes from the back mount.
Shadow Hunter lands strikes from the back and Ramsey isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow Hunter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chief Shadow Hunter thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shadow Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
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.
It looks like Smith 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shadow Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shadow Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Smith 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.#T3#
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow Hunter is retaining full guard.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith cracks Shadow Hunter with a solid left hand.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shadow Hunter controlling the position.
Shadow Hunter keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Shadow Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shadow Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Shadow Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith tests Shadow Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shadow Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Shadow Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws out a counter right but Shadow Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shadow Hunter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shadow Hunter off to one side.
Shadow Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chief Shadow Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow Hunter.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shadow Hunter defends well and Smith ends up having to push Shadow Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Smith misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shadow Hunter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shadow Hunter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow Hunter.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pulls Shadow Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Jake Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shadow Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Shadow Hunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shadow Hunter tries to get out of the position.
Smith is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Smith.#T3#
Shadow Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shadow Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Shadow Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow Hunter.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Shadow Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Shadow Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shadow Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow Hunter has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith 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##TD2#
Shadow Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shadow Hunter keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith takes a swing at Shadow Hunter's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter is defended easily by Smith.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter. Shadow Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Shadow Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shadow Hunter regains guard.
Shadow Hunter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow Hunter defending well though.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chief Shadow Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shadow Hunter tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shadow Hunter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann looks to land a combination but Shadow Hunter avoids it well.
Shadow Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mann duly obliges.
Mann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shadow Hunter backs up against the cage.
Mann lands with an overhand left.
Mann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Shadow Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shadow Hunter looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Shadow Hunter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mann is trying to keep an underhook but Shadow Hunter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadow Hunter.
Mann pushes Shadow Hunter off looking to stand but Shadow Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Shadow Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shadow Hunter lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Shadow Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shadow Hunter.
Nice strikes from Shadow Hunter there.
Shadow Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shadow Hunter thows a huge punch but Mann dodges it nicely.
Shadow Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shadow Hunter 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. #CUT2#
Carter Mann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Mann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Shadow Hunter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chief Shadow Hunter waved his t-shirt featuring Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Murphy tries to get set, Shadow Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Murphy manages to avoid the attempt.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Shadow Hunter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow Hunter stops Murphy from standing up. #ES2#
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shadow Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Murphy pushes Shadow Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Shadow Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Shadow Hunter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shadow Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shadow Hunter is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Shadow Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Shadow Hunter's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Murphy has knocked Shadow Hunter down with a huge combo! Murphy steps away and waves a wobbly Shadow Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shadow Hunter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chief Shadow Hunter 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!#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Shadow Hunter in a clinch.
Oh Shadow Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Shadow Hunter has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Shadow Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Murphy wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Murphy rushes Shadow Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Shadow Hunter has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadow Hunters head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Shadow Hunter's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to work over Shadow Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Shadow Hunter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Shadow Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy works on Shadow Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow Hunter controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy cracks Shadow Hunter with a nice body shot.
Shadow Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Shadow Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
and Murphy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shadow Hunter! He's just covering up as Murphy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
A very excited looking Merf Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Shadow Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barret throws a shot from downtown. Shadow Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Shadow Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barret's waist but Barret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shadow Hunter off to one side.
Shadow Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barret scores with a jab to the head.
Barret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barret thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shadow Hunter avoids the body shot from Barret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barret connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barret throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barret.#T1#
Barret works the jab nicely.
Shadow Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barret as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Shadow Hunter drives through with a takedown into Barret's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shadow Hunter postures up in Barret's guard and throws a big left but Barret blocks it.
Shadow Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Barret has wrist control.
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shadow Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barret utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Barret has wrist control.#T2#
Shadow Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shadow Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shadow Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Shadow Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Barret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barret 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.
Barret tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow Hunter is retaining full guard.
Barret 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.
Shadow Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Barret 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.
Shadow Hunter is trying to keep Barret in close.
Barret trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shadow Hunter's guard.
Barret won't allow Shadow Hunter to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barret trying to move into half guard but instead Shadow Hunter has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Shadow Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Barret blocks nicely.
Shadow Hunter postures up in Barret's guard and throws a big left but Barret blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Shadow Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barret preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shadow Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morgan Barret will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shadow Hunter avoids the body shot from Barret.
Shadow Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Barret and move into the clinch.
Morgan Barret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shadow Hunter drives through with a takedown into Barret's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Barret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter 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.
Shadow Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barret is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barret is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barret tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow Hunter is retaining full guard. #T1##ES#
Shadow Hunter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barret has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barret gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Barret pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Shadow Hunter shoots in and bounces Barret off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shadow Hunter prevents Barret from getting back to his feet.
Barret avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shadow Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Shadow Hunter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barret is keeping the position for now.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Barret has wrist control.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shadow Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shadow Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadow Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Barret blocks nicely.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadow Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Barret blocks nicely.
Barret utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barret can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shadow Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shadow Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barret utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barret preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barret is breathing heavily.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Barret has wrist control.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow that misses. Barret uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow Hunter's guard. Nice move by Barret!#REVB#
Barret content to stall in guard here.
Shadow Hunter trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barret is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Shadow Hunter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Barret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Barret breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Barret.
Shadow Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barret stuffs the takedown.
Shadow Hunter shoots and misses
and Shadow Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barret connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barret defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shadow Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barret scores with a nice right hand.
Barret scores with a jab.#TD#
Shadow Hunter feints and as Barret raises his hands in defense, Shadow Hunter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Barret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barret is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Shadow Hunter is looking to stand up but Barret isn't so interested in that idea.
Barret forces his way into half guard.
Shadow Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Shadow Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Barret stalling.
Barret trying to mount his opponent but Shadow Hunter defends it.
Barret is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
Shadow Hunter is looking to control Barret's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shadow Hunter avoid being mounted?
Barret sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shadow Hunter trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Barret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barret 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Morgan Barret!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Shadow Hunter tries to move into range but Russo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Shadow Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Russo lands a jab to the nose.
Shadow Hunter staying out of range there.
Shadow Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Russo manages to circle out of the way.
Russo swings for the body but Shadow Hunter moves out of range.
Shadow Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Russo and move into the clinch.
Russo misses with an uppercut.
Russo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russo lands a glancing blow to the side of Shadow Hunter's head.#TD#
Shadow Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shadow Hunter tries to score with some ground and pound. Russo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shadow Hunter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Russo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing that Shadow Hunter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo parries the strikes from Shadow Hunter easily there. Shadow Hunter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Russo to escape.
Shadow Hunter landing a few strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Russo has been cut.#T1#
Shadow Hunter throws a strike aimed at the side of Russo's head but Russo avoids it well.
Russo defending against the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shadow Hunter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Russo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shadow Hunter scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Russo is rocked!
Shadow Hunter scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Russo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Shadow Hunter can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow Hunter!
Chief Shadow Hunter gave a mention to Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Arturo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shadow Hunter was covering up waiting for the punch and Arturo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Arturo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arturo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shadow Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shadow Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter wants to stand but Arturo is controlling the position.
Arturo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arturo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arturo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arturo throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arturo postures up in Shadow Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Shadow Hunter blocks it.
Arturo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arturo throws a strike but Shadow Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arturo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Arturo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Arturo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Arturo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arturo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shadow Hunter's head.
Arturo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arturo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arturo throwing strikes but missing.
Arturo throws a big elbow that misses.
Arturo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter wants to stand but Arturo is controlling the position. #T2#
Arturo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arturo throwing strikes from guard but Shadow Hunter blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shadow Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arturo throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow Hunter wants to stand up but Arturo is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arturo shoots for a takedown but Shadow Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shadow Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arturo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shadow Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Arturo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shadow Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadow Hunter feints the counter takedown.
Arturo misses with a takedown attempt - Shadow Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shadow Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Arturo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Arturo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shadow Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arturo is breathing heavily.
Arturo fails with the takedown.
Arturo shoots for a double leg takedown but Shadow Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Arturo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Shadow Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arturo on his heels. He'll look to pass Arturo's guard now, I'm sure.
Shadow Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Shadow Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Shadow Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Shadow Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Shadow Hunter cracks Arturo with a solid left hand.
Shadow Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Arturo has wrist control.
Shadow Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arturo's head.
Shadow Hunter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shadow Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Arturo has wrist control.
Arturo striking off his back but it's not causing Shadow Hunter any problems.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arturo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow Hunter. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arturo to the ground. Shadow Hunter is now in Arturo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow Hunter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arturo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chief Shadow Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Arturo shoots in for a double leg but Shadow Hunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Shadow Hunter. No joy for Arturo on that attempt.
Shadow Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter gets the takedown into side control.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow but Arturo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shadow Hunter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shadow Hunter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Shadow Hunter.
The ground and pound from Shadow Hunter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shadow Hunter landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arturo parries the strikes from Shadow Hunter easily there. Shadow Hunter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arturo to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Check out the look on Shadow Hunter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Shadow Hunter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shadow Hunter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Arturo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Shadow Hunter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shadow Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shadow Hunter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow Hunter lands a nice forearm strike.
Arturo defending against the ground and pound.
Arturo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shadow Hunter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shadow Hunter throws an elbow but Arturo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shadow Hunter scoring with punches and elbows.
Shadow Hunter working the body and head with strikes.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arturo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Shadow Hunter working the body and head with strikes.
Arturo regains half guard.
Shadow Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shadow Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shadow Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arturo's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aengus Arturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shadow Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arturo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter is putting a hurting on Arturo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shadow Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arturo down.
Arturo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Arturo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shadow Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter is nestled in close to Arturo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chief Shadow Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arturo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter with the ground and pound but Arturo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shadow Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Arturo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shadow Hunter wants to stand but Arturo is controlling the position.
Shadow Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Shadow Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arturo throwing strikes but missing.
Arturo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shadow Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arturo.
Arturo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arturo throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aengus Arturo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arturo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shadow Hunter throws a strike but Arturo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Shadow Hunter 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#
Shadow Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arturo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shadow Hunter's waist but Shadow Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arturo off to one side.
Shadow Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Arturo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arturo or perhaps it was just good defense by Shadow Hunter, which made it look bad.
Arturo shoots in for a takedown but Shadow Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shadow Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Arturo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arturo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arturo's head.#T1#
Shadow Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shadow Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shadow Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arturo has momentary wrist control but Shadow Hunter slips an elbow through the middle.
Arturo striking off his back but it's not causing Shadow Hunter any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Arturo tries to sprawl but Shadow Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arturo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shadow Hunter blocks the strikes from Arturo.
Shadow Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shadow Hunter thows a huge punch but Arturo dodges it nicely.
Arturo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shadow Hunter. #T2#
Arturo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shadow Hunter's guard. #REVR#
Arturo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shadow Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arturo prevents Shadow Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Arturo is working Shadow Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arturo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arturo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arturo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Arturo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arturo throws a strike but Shadow Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shadow Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shadow Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Arturo has wrist control.
Shadow Hunter is working Arturo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shadow Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shadow Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arturo throws a couple of heel strikes.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arturo's guard.
Shadow Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shadow Hunter throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Shadow Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Shadow Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arturo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shadow Hunter postures up in Arturo's guard and throws a big left but Arturo blocks it.
Arturo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shadow Hunter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aengus Arturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chief Shadow Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shadow Hunter throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arturo misses with a takedown attempt - Shadow Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shadow Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shadow Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Shadow Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Arturo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Shadow Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shadow Hunter 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Shadow Hunter!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Shadow Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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