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Event:
DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunter. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Lopez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Lopez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Hunter throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Lopez does no damage. #CL#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Hunter shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lopez misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Hunter has the dominant position.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Hunter tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Hunter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lopez can't fight it off and eventually Hunter manages to take the fight to the floor. Lopez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez trying to control the position.
#T4#
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. #REVB#
Hunter pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Lopez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopez tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Hunter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miguel Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Lopez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Hunter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lopez regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter postures up.
Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miguel Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hunter postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Hunter is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Hunter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter looking to control.
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.
A close second round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Justin Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez!
Hunter throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez connects with a high kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hunter has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #T4#
Hunter looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Lopez lands a head kick!
Hunter is looking to clinch.
As Hunter backs off Lopez throws a huge counter combo but Hunter manages to avoid it all.
A nice combination there by Lopez.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Miguel Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Miguel Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Justin Hunter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DUEL#33 Riccuito vs Ee
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bomba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Bomba's guard.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter stands up over Bomba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bomba trying to control the position here.
Bomba is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bomba controlling the position.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Bomba is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Bomba is keeping the position.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Bomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomba controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bomba trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Hunter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bomba escapes and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bomba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bomba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Bomba has control of the leg.
Bomba controlling the pace.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Bomba is controlling well.
Bomba trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomba pulls his head out easily.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Bomba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter is controlling Bomba's trapped leg to prevent Bomba from advancing to side control.
Bomba moves into full mount! Hunter won't be happy about that!
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Bomba controlling from the full mount.
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Bomba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bomba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Bomba 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.
Tsar Bomba dominated that round.
That's time! Bomba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bomba defends well and Hunter ends up having to push Bomba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bomba lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Bomba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Bomba.
Bomba missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bomba throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bomba counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bomba.
Bomba misses with a body shot.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Bomba.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Bomba misses with the combination.
#T1#
Bomba scores with a jab.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Bomba throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick
and Bomba counters with a stiff right hand.
Bomba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Bomba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bomba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsar Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomba looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Bomba.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bomba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Bomba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bomba swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Bomba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bomba swivels and escapes.
Bomba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hunter with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Bomba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomba scores with a jab to the body.
Tsar Bomba is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bomba.
Bomba scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bomba. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Bomba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Bomba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomba.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomba scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Bomba cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomba finish him?
Hunter misses with the combination.
As Hunter backs away, Bomba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Bomba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Bomba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Bomba sends Hunter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bomba is motioning to the referee to let Hunter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bomba steps in with a hook that catches Hunter right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bomba follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hunter looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsar Bomba!
A very excited looking Tsar Bomba 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.
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DUEL#28 Business vs Tango
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Schtrappe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schtrappe enables Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schtrappe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Schtrappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hunter has his foot on Schtrappe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schtrappe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter 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#
Schtrappe is trying is best to control the position here.
Schtrappe is refusing to be controlled, as Hunter sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
#T1#
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schtrappe's head.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter prevents Schtrappe from improving his position.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schtrappe is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schtrappe is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Schtrappe trying to control here.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Schtrappe dodges it nicely.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
Hunter is trying to ground and pound but Schtrappe uses the momentary lack of control by Hunter to regain half guard.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schtrappe is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Hunter misses with a head shot. Schtrappe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Schtrappe is keeping the position.
Hunter pushes down on Schtrappe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schtrappe defending well though.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schtrappe's head.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Schtrappe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schtrappe trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
Hunter wants a takedown.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe prevents the takedown attempt.
Schtrappe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Schtrappe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schtrappe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a left to the body.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schtrappe to the ground. Schtrappe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe scores with a jab.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Hunter tries to bum rush Schtrappe with a series of wild strikes but Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hunter backs away, Schtrappe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schtrappe lands with an overhand left.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Schtrappe.
Hunter throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Schtrappe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schtrappe continues to drive forward.#T3#
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter closes the distance but Schtrappe moves to the side
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body kick.
Hunter tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Schtrappe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunter just manages to avoid it.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schtrappe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schtrappe - the referee stops the clock and Hunter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schtrappe. Hunter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a 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!
Schtrappe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schtrappe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Schtrappe connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Schtrappe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Schtrappe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schtrappe.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bach Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Schtrappe finish him?
Schtrappe cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schtrappe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Schtrappe rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.#T1#
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Hunter is trying to drag Schtrappe to the mat but Schtrappe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schtrappe presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schtrappe lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Schtrappe gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe - that landed with a thud.
Schtrappe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Schtrappe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Schtrappe lands a right hand.
Schtrappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe dips a shoulder and cracks Hunter with a mighty uppercut! Hunter falls back against the cage and Schtrappe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hunter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Schtrappe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bach Schtrappe thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Myles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Myles avoids it well.
Hunter throws the left hand but Myles avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myles, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Myles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Myles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Myles is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.#T1#
Hunter is looking to escape.
Hunter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myles.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter controls Myles momentarily but Myles frees himself.
We've been hearing that Myles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Myles is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Myles postures up. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Myles uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Myles working the head with strikes. #T2#
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Myles dodges it nicely.
Myles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myles is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter. #T3#
Hunter stops Myles from getting back to his feet.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myles defending well though.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter with the ground and pound but Myles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunter trying to control but Myles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Myles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter won't allow Myles to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Myles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4##CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myles stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
#TD2#
Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Myles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Myles trying to get back to his feet but Hunter is in full control for now.
Myles covering up well and avoiding damage.
Myles is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hunter 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#
Myles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Hunter ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myles leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Myles throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Myles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Myles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Myles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myles cracks Hunter's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hunter slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Myles can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darren Myles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'This man is so lucky in his victories so far, it is unbelievable! What's he got?!? A couple of fluke victories won't make him the best in this Org! He will go down with the rest of them. I'm still the lightweight champion of the Duels.'.
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Event:
DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles is looking for a counter combo.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Myles counters with a left and a right that stings Hunter.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myles.
Myles is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles swinging wildly here.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myles.
Myles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Myles looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.#T1#
Hunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myles counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Myles to acknowledge the strikes.
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Myles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myles counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Myles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
Myles keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter is pushing down on Myles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Myles is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Hunter is stalling here. Myles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Myles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter trying to control but Myles postures up.
Myles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter is staying active underneath Myles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter missing with punches from the bottom.
Hunter is not content to let Myles control the position.
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 Darren Myles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hunter clinches up with Myles and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myles walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Myles leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Myles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter can't get the takedown.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Myles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Myles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myles prevents it.
#BC#
Myles breaks from the clinch.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myles counters with a two punch combo.
Myles slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Myles pushes Hunter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hunter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
An elbow from Hunter crashes against the mat.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunter working the strikes but Myles uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from 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. Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Myles's temple.
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!
Hunter throwing shots but Myles is blocking nicely.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myles's head.
Myles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Myles has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myles wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hunter looking to finish with strikes here!
Myles trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Hunter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Hunter scoring with strikes but Myles is staying in there.
Hunter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Myles because Hunter loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Hunter is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Justin Hunter gave a big smile as he said 'Darren, thank you for lifting me up above everyone here! You are a ****head whose only purpose is to make me Undisputed as the best.
**** You, you're done.'.
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Event:
DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hunter scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Gold 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.
Gold looking to control.
Gold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Hunter has his hands on Gold's head, controlling the position.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gold cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Gold postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR#
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Gold has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Whirl's Burger Bar (and Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gold tries to strike from the bottom.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Gold working some strikes from top position.
Gold being controlled here momentarily.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Gold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gold tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Gold checks the leg kick.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Gold wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Gold has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gold's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hunter has picked Gold up - he's going for a ride! Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gold has an active guard here but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Gold is in trouble now - Hunter has advanced to mount!
Justin Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hunter working for a guillotine from mount but Gold is in no mood to give up.
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Gold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Gold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter works his way into full mount!
Hunter avoids the attempt from Gold to control.
Gold regains half guard.#SUB#
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.#SUB2#
Gold working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gold uses it to pass to side control.
Gold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gold grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple.
Hunter taking a bit of punishment here - Gold scoring with strikes.
Gold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Justin Hunter 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hunter 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.
Gold is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up. #SUB2#
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gold throws an elbow that misses. Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gold's guard. Nice move by Hunter!#REVR#
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Gold has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Gold controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Gold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Gold has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Gold flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gold trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Gold wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter landing punches.
Gold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hunter swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
DUEL#11 Hunter vs Myles
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Myles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Myles postures up.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myles.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myles wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #T1#
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Myles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunter won't allow Myles to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Myles keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Myles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myles fails with the takedown.#T3#
Myles stalks Hunter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunter's face. Hunter staggers backwards, shaken.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myles backs up against the cage.
Myles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Myles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunter is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunter gets control of Myles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Myles is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Myles lands a couple of elbows.
Myles wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Myles controlling him for the moment.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Myles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Myles postures up.
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!
Myles stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Myles throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Myles distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Myles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Myles.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Myles has cracked Hunter with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Myles lands another huge swinging hook and Hunter tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Hunter, before Myles can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles is the new lightweight champion!
Darren Myles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'Bottom line it, my fighting is lightyears ahead of this man and I plan on demonstrating it in the near future. I'm nowhere near defeated, I am the lightweight Champion of The Duels.'.
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Event:
DUEL#8 Hunter vs Ragnarsson
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Ragnarsson into the cage.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson taking a breather. #BC2#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the cage.
Ragnarsson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson just leaning against Hunter, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter keeps control of Ragnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ragnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Ragnarsson.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the cage.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the cage.
Hunter prevents Ragnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Ragnarsson wants a takedown.
Justin Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ragnarsson 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter pushes Ragnarsson against the cage. Hunter is working some dirty boxing. Hunter pushes off with a quick right hook! Ragnarsson goes down! Ragnarsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hunter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Justin Hunter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Tattum counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Tattum darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
I was talking to Tattum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tattum is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter lands an elbow inside.
Tattum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Tattum can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter is leaning against Tattum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunter lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Tattum.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter prevents Tattum from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tattum is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter. #T2##BC#
Tattum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter dives in and grabs Tattum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tattum pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.
Tattum throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Tattum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tattum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunter. Tattum shrugs it off though.
Dominic Tattum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Tattum shows good takedown defense.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dominic Tattum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Hunter fails with the takedown
and Tattum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tattum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tattum, right into the meat.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Tattum.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattum cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Tattum misses.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tattum avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tattum circles away.
Tattum throws a low kick, looking for Hunter's leg but Hunter calmly moves out of range.
Tattum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tattum throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tattum wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tattum won't be happy with that.
Hunter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tattum's legs.
Hunter throws a strike aimed at the side of Tattum's head but Tattum avoids it well.#T4#
Tattum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tattum struggling a bit here.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tattum, who protects the arm well.
Hunter slows the pace down.
Tattum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter is looking to pass Tattum's guard but actually Tattum recovers to full guard.
Tattum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tattum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tattum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tattum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Tattum pushes him off.
Dominic Tattum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tattum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Tattum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tattum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunter will feel that in the morning.
Tattum connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter dives in for a single leg takedown but Tattum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tattum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tattum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tattum.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattum misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Tattum tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
#TD2#
Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tattum is trying to defend but Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tattum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter throwing shots but Tattum is blocking nicely.
Hunter is stalling here. Tattum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tattum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tattum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Tattum throws a strike aimed at the side of Hunter's head but Hunter avoids it well.#T2#
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter parries the strikes from Tattum easily there. Tattum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunter to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tattum wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Tattum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Tattum defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Tattum is defending well.
Tattum throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Justin Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tattum defends it well.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Tattum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#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.#SUB2#
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tattum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Tattum wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Tattum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Hunter trying to control the pace.
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 Dominic Tattum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattum connects with a solid leg kick.
Tattum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunter lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Tattum tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Tattum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tattum.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattum.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tattum.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Tattum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Tattum's shoulder, as Tattum tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Tattum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter is trying to control. Tattum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tattum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tattum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tattum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tattum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tattum is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunter trying to control but Tattum is working from the bottom.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tattum is retaining full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hunter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hunter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tattum screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hunter! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Hunter 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:
DUEL#2 Two Fight Two Champions
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worm is defended easily by Hunter.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Worm can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worm keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Hunter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Worm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter throws an elbow but Worm slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Worm regains half guard, as Hunter was trying to land strikes.
Worm is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worm avoid being mounted?
Worm tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Worm is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Worm is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Worm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Worm wants to get back to full guard.
Worm is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
Worm wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Worm is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Worm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Worm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Worm avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Worm on his heels. He'll look to pass Worm's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Worm blocks nicely.
Hunter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worm's head.#T3#
Hunter 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.
Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Worm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hunter trying to control but Worm is working from the bottom.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worm keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB#
Worm has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Worm can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Worm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter wants to control but Worm is keeping him busy.
Hunter is pressing down on Worm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Worm is holding on for now.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Worm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Worm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worm wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hunter 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##TD2#
Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Worm keeping hold of Hunter's head, controlling as best he can.
Worm wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Worm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Worm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worm keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter preventing the sweep. #T1#
Worm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Worm can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Worm, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter cracks Worm with a big right hand but Worm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Worm is trying to improve his position.
Worm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Worm is defending the position.
Worm is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter stalling away here and it's allowed Worm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Worm keeps moving.
Worm pulls Hunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunter content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Worm looking for a sweep. Not yet Worm, not yet.
Hunter throws a strike but Worm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hunter has his foot on Worm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worm works his way back into a safe position though.
Worm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worm tries to stand but Hunter is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a triangle but Worm defends it easily.
#T4#
Worm throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Worm tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worm won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Worm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Worm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worm somewhat.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Worm is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Worm struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Worm is not content to let Hunter control the position. #T1#
Hunter working away.
Hunter controlling from side mount.
Worm is trying to improve his position.
Worm is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunter is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Hunter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Worm has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Worm!
Hunter 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##T2#
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Worm is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter. #SUB2#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Worm is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worm avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Worm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Worm is retaining full guard.
Hunter postures up.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Worm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Worm.
Grey Worm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justin Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Worm keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hunter!
As Justin Hunter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This Win Is For Ireland And All the Irish People!'.
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