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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Timoic rushes Forrest and presses him up against the cage.
Timoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forrest.
#TD2#
Forrest jumps guard.
Timoic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timoic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoic postures up.
Timoic wanted to stand there but Forrest had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Forrest manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Timoic leaning against his opponent.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Timoic gets control of Forrest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Timoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forrest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Forrest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Forrest wants to stand but Timoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Timoic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Forrest has passed into side control.
Timoic tries to improve position but can't.
Forrest trying to control the position but Timoic is working away.
Forrest tries to score with some ground and pound. Timoic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timoic looks to move to half guard but instead Forrest has passed into mount! Damn!
Forrest wants to control the pace but Timoic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Forrest looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forrest sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Timoic tries to lock up and control but Forrest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Forrest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forrest trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Timoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Timoic trying to control but Forrest is working from the bottom. #SU#
Timoic gets to his feet. Forrest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Timoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrest lands the left hand.#TD#
Timoic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Forrest's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forrest wants to control but Timoic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Timoic gets a double leg takedown into Forrest's guard.#SUB2#
Forrest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timoic is aware though and is defending well.
Timoic is pushing down on Forrest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Forrest is fighting to maintain full guard but Timoic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timoic controlling the action here.
Timoic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic throwing shots but Forrest is blocking nicely. #T1#
Timoic is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer.
Timoic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Forrest regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timoic. #SU#
Timoic stands up and waves to Forrest to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timoic.
Forrest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Ian Timoic has been cut.#T2#
Timoic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timoic shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timoic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timoic defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Timoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forrest swivels and escapes.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Timoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forrest feints and then cracks Timoic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timoic down.
Forrest shoots in but no luck this time.
Forrest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoic tries to avoid it but Forrest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoic to the ground. Timoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timoic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ian Timoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Timoic blocks a head kick by Forrest.
Timoic stuffs the takedown.
Forrest is breathing heavily.
Forrest tries to clinch but Timoic moves out of range. #CL#
Timoic moves into range and clinches up with Forrest.
Timoic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Forrest working hard to break the clinch.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Timoic manages to pull guard.
Timoic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timoic working a defensive guard here.
Forrest won't allow Timoic to get back to his feet. #T4#
Timoic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forrest.
Timoic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard.
Timoic is trying to stand up here but Forrest is controlling him well.
Timoic is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Forrest trying to control from half guard but Timoic is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timoic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Timoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Timoic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Forrest shoots in and drives through. Timoic sprawls well.
Timoic throws a sloppy head kick and Forrest moves out of range easily. #CL#
Timoic darts in and clinches Forrest up against the cage.
Forrest tries to circle away but Timoic has him pinned against the cage.
Timoic stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Forrest.
Timoic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forrest walks away with a smile on his face. Timoic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Timoic has Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Timoic tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ian Timoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Timoic counters with a takedown into side control.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Timoic is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back!
I really don't envy Forrest right now.
Timoic biding his time, controlling Forrest.
Forrest wants to control his opponent's hands but Timoic gets his hands free.
Timoic trying to control.#T2#
Timoic doesn't have the hooks in and Forrest manages to turn into his guard.
Forrest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timoic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forrest stops Timoic from standing up. #T3#
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
Forrest tries to free his leg and advance position but Timoic is retaining full guard.
Forrest postures up.
Forrest trying to control but Timoic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Forrest wants to control from the top but Timoic keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Timoic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrest defends well.
Forrest trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forrest is fighting to break Timoic's control of his arms but Timoic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Timoic, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Timoic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timoic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Timoic! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Forrest finds it's target.#CL2#
Freeman pushes Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Forrest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Forrest circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Forrest closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Forrest manages to break the clinch.
Forrest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forrest tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Forrest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freeman has Forrest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forrest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Freeman has hold of one of Forrest's legs. Forrest is fighting the takedown attempt but Freeman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Forrest controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Forrest being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Forrest keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Forrest keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forrest tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forrest to the ground. Forrest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Forrest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Forrest tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it. #T3#
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freeman is not content to let Forrest control the position.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it.
Freeman manages to get back to half guard.#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.
Freeman is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Forrest seems content to control.
Forrest tries to stand and escape but Freeman actually recovers to full guard.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Freeman is controlling Forrest's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Forrest dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forrest.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range. #CL2#
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forrest is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but Forrest blocks it.
#T1##TD#
Forrest pulls guard.
Forrest keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Forrest is working an open guard so Freeman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forrest pinned against the cage. Forrest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Freeman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Forrest is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Freeman yanks on the arm and Forrest is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Freeman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Freeman! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swagger sprawls well. Swagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forrest gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest shoots in for a double leg but Swagger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Forrest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swagger, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger effectively controlling the action here.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Forrest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Swagger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Forrest regains guard.
Forrest trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
Forrest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swagger has passed into side control.
Forrest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swagger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swagger is looking to advance position but Forrest won't allow it.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Forrest wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forrest tries to kick Swagger off but Swagger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forrest is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forrest is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forrest looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swagger is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Swagger looking to score a takedown here. Forrest is defending well but Swagger drives through and ends up in Forrest's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger preventing the sweep.
Forrest keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger passes into half guard. #T3#
Forrest pushes Swagger off but Swagger dives into side control.
Forrest is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Forrest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Swagger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swagger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swagger taking a breather here.
Forrest tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger looking to finish Forrest with some ground and pound. This is bad for Forrest!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Swagger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Forrest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forrest throws a fast counter high kick but Swagger manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Forrest has managed to clinch.
Swagger tries to pull guard but Forrest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Forrest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forrest is trying to push Swagger away but Swagger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Swagger pulls guard successfully.
Swagger looking to control.
Swagger is controlling Forrest's posture.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving. #T1#
Forrest is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Swagger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forrest defends it easily.#SU2#
Swagger is working an open guard so Forrest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swagger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forrest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swagger manages to avoid it.
Swagger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forrest will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swagger or perhaps it was just good defense by Forrest, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forrest is defended easily by Swagger.
Forrest wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance.
Forrest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swagger stuffs the takedown.
Forrest dives in and grabs Swagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swagger pushes down on Forrest's head and hops out.#T3#
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrest sprawls well. Forrest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest lands a jab to Swagger's midsection.#TD#
Swagger shoots in and bounces Forrest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swagger won't allow Forrest to sweep him here.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Swagger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Swagger prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Forrest looking for a guillotine here but Swagger defends easily.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forrest can do to turn this around?
Swagger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Forrest gets a clinch.
Swagger jumps guard but Forrest stands there with Swagger around his waist. Swagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forrest wants a takedown.
Swagger has Forrest pressed against the cage, preventing Forrest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forrest stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Forrest breaks from the clinch.
Forrest throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forrest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Forrest.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Swagger, which made it look bad.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Swagger misses
and Forrest counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT2#It looks like Rod Swagger has been cut.
Forrest lands a jab to Swagger's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swagger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger takes a swing at Forrest's ribcage but misses.
Swagger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forrest lands a high kick!
Chuck Forrest seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Forrest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swagger avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Forrest rushes Swagger and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rod Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forrest doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
Forrest fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swagger. #T3#
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Forrest tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Swagger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Forrest lands with a straight right. Swagger didn't see that one coming.
Forrest has a takedown stuffed.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forrest tries to clinch but Swagger moves away #TD#
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger is standing up over Forrest. Forrest looks to escape but Swagger dives into side control.
#REVB#
Swagger is putting a hurting on Forrest here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Forrest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Forrest takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swagger in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Swagger.
Swagger advances nicely into full mount.
Swagger controlling from the full mount.
Swagger wants to control the pace but Forrest is squirming around nicely.
Forrest is desperately trying to improve his position but Swagger has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Forrest.
I think Forrest has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Forrest! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Jones lands but Forrest takes it in his stride.
Forrest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Forrest scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Jones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Forrest darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jones.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Forrest shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forrest fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forrest looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Forrest drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#T2#
Forrest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Forrest is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Forrest is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Forrest is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Forrest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Forrest is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch up.
Forrest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Forrest persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Jones takes a swing at Forrest's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Forrest, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Forrest against the cage but Forrest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Jones tries to get set, Forrest tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrest sprawls well. Forrest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest is looking for a counter combo.
Forrest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Forrest bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Forrest throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Forrest leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forrest is defended easily by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Forrest stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Forrest gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forrest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Forrest saw that one coming.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Forrest, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Forrest against the cage but Forrest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Forrest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Forrest shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Forrest. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Forrest has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Forrest gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #CL#
Forrest closes the distance and clinches.
Forrest misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones wants to sweep here but Forrest controlling him for the moment.
Forrest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Forrest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forrest scores with a nice body kick.
Forrest slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones kicks Forrest off and gets to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forrest.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Forrest on that attempt. #TD#
Forrest shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones has his feet on Forrest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Jones shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forrest stuffs the takedown.
Forrest tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Forrest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Forrest tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones jumps guard but Forrest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Forrest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Jones lands a body shot.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Forrest.
Forrest leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorge Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forrest dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Forrest stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Forrest has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Forrest fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Chuck Forrest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forrest looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Forrest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forrest continues to drive forward.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Forrest manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones tries for a takedown but Forrest manages to get underhooks.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forrest blocks a body shot from Jones. #T1#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forrest's elbow. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is trying to keep Forrest in close.
Jones 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forrest misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Forrest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is striking but Forrest is not phased and passes to half guard.#T3#
Forrest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jorge Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Forrest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forrest throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Forrest clinches up against the cage.
Forrest tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Forrest avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Forrest.
I think Forrest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Forrest! |
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