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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hunt is trying to trip Burns. He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burns pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs. #T2#
Hunt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burns bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!
I would not like to be Burns right now.
#SUB2#
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Burns is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns'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.
Burns covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Hunt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
Hunt has the hooks in. Burns is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Burns content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burns is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Burns has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rex Hunt! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.#T1##TD#
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost avoids the head kick by Hunt.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.#T3#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost stuffs the takedown.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hunt wants to clinch.#CL#
Frost drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
#TD#
Frost pulls Hunt into guard.
Hunt won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hunt with a poor takedown #CL#
and Frost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frost prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Frost successfully pulls guard.
Hunt trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frost is controlling Hunt's posture.#T1#
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Frost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Frost is dominant here and he's now got Hunt's back!
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
#T2#
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frost thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frost trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape. #SUB#
Frost is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hunt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Frost off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Romero wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.#CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Romero has picked Hunt up - he's going for a ride! Romero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position. #T2#
Hunt won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Romero postures up. #SUB#
Hunt has his feet on Romero's thighs here. He's pushed Romero off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Romero screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Hunt! |
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Event:
HERO:5
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Braddock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Hunt rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Braddock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Braddock trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Braddock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Braddock pulls guard successfully.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Braddock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Braddock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Braddock to his feet.
Braddock fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Braddock's guard.
Braddock controlling the position.
Braddock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Braddock is keeping the position.#T2#
Braddock wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Braddock is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Braddock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braddock moves into full guard.
#T3#
Hunt is pushing down on Braddock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braddock is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt prevents Braddock from improving his position.
Braddock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braddock.
Braddock trying to control the position.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt postures up in Braddock's guard and throws a big left but Braddock blocks it.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Braddock.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braddock controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Braddock tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Braddock sneaks out the side door and pushes Hunt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Braddock sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Braddock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Braddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Braddock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Braddock shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Braddock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braddock backwards. #BC#
Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Braddock fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Braddock fails with the takedown.
Braddock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Braddock gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Braddock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt working away.#SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt wants to control but Braddock is keeping him busy. #T2#
Braddock struggling a bit here.
Braddock is trying to get back to half guard.
Braddock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Braddock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Braddock.
Braddock fails to pull guard.
Braddock looking for a takedown.
Braddock has Hunt pressed against the cage.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Braddock tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braddock slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt throws a right hand that Braddock ducks under and follows up with a left that Braddock also avoids with ease.
Braddock misses with the combination.
Braddock dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Braddock's head and hops out.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side.
Braddock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Braddock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rex Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Braddock.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Braddock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braddock moves away.
Braddock tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Braddock.
Braddock is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Braddock closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Braddock pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Braddock pushes him away.#CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Braddock, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Braddock tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Braddock circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Braddock gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Braddock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Braddock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Braddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Braddock tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Braddock slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Braddock throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2##CL2#
Hunt has Braddock up against the cage in a clinch.
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Braddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braddock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Braddock closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Braddock pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Braddock shows good takedown defense.
Braddock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Victor Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braddock.
Braddock shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braddock swivels and escapes.#T3#
Braddock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braddock. #TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braddock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt is staying tight to Braddock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Braddock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Braddock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braddock keeps working. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Braddock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Victor Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rex Hunt! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Douglas has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Douglas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Douglas continues to drive forward.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hunt scores with a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him. #T1#
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas 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.
Douglas is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Douglas postures up.
#SUB#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douglas preventing the sweep. #T3#
Douglas scoring with some ground and pound.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard. #REVR#
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.#SUB2#
Douglas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Hunt advances position into side control!
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him!
Hunt punching from mount but Douglas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Douglas is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Douglas drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Douglas looking to stall.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Douglas scores with a four punch combination!
Hunt looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Douglas shoots in.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglas moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Douglas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglas circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Hunt leaves Douglas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Douglas clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
#BC#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglas to the ground. Douglas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rex Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Douglas drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Douglas stands and steps away. Hunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Douglas shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Douglas sprawls and moves away.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Chop Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##TD2#
Douglas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hunt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Douglas is on him like a limpet, forcing Hunt back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Douglas to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Douglas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Douglas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Douglas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Douglas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Douglas is standing up over Hunt. Hunt looks to escape but Douglas dives into side control.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt is not content to let Douglas control the position. #T3##SU2#
Douglas decides to stand back up.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
#TD2#
Douglas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely. #T4#
Hunt is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Douglas trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chop Douglas.
I think Douglas 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chop Douglas! |
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Event:
HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt prevents Gregory from standing back up.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gregory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Gregory controlling the position well.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Gregory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Gregory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregory shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Gregory forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Gregory turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hunt has clasped his hands together around Gregory's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Hunt stands up. #T3#
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Gregory checks it.#CL2#
Hunt clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.
Gregory misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gregory has double underhooks.
Gregory stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.#TD#
Gregory gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gregory will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gregory looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Gregory is trying to control but Hunt passes into side control!
Gregory is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Gregory is defending the strikes.
Gregory is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory is looking to get to half guard.
Gregory is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gregory throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gregory thinking.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Gregory ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Gregory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gregory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregory's guard. Nice move by Hunt!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rex Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gregory has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Gregory is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregory tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gregory wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gregory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES#
Gregory has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hunt is on him like a limpet, forcing Gregory back against the cage.#TD2#
Hunt gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gregory defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Gregory looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Hunt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gregory to stand up.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.
Gregory tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Gregory, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Gregory against the cage but Gregory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch. #BC#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gregory.
Hunt throws Gregory to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregory as he avoids it easily.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregory circles away.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.#TD#
Gregory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Hunt is wriggling around but Gregory manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Hunt wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gregory moves into the clinch.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2##TD#
Gregory lands a takedown into guard.
Hunt kicks Gregory off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gregory working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gregory is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Reece Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Reece Gregory.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Hunt! |
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