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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregory did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off in order to stand up. Frost Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gregory's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gregory is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is staying tight to Gregory's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gregory is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gregory trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
Frost in side control, throwing shots but Gregory defends. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Frost decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gregory to his feet.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Gregory avoids it well and moves away.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory working hard to break the clinch.
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost jumps guard but Gregory stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.
Gregory is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Frost avoids the head kick by Gregory.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Gregory.#T4##TD2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Gregory is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is not content to let Gregory control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.#CL#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Frost wants the takedown. Gregory is fighting it off but Frost persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregory's guard against the cage.
Gregory scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gregory avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gregory wants to clinch#TD#
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost controlling from side mount.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Frost decides to stand up.
Gregory tried to score with a low kick but Frost checks it.
Gregory throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Gregory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregory stuffs the takedown.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregory throws a shot to the body.
Jack Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregory tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
#TD2#
Gregory gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Gregory looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Gregory lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Frost scores with a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Gregory blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Gregory working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frost has passed into half guard!
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost drops an elbow to the side of Gregory's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frost slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregory.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Frost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregory tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Frost looking to ground and pound but Gregory is blocking nicely.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Gregory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Frost wants to finish this one by submission but Gregory is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frost.
Frost landing punches.
Frost throws some wild stikes that Gregory manages to avoid easily.
Gregory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Gregory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frost prevents Gregory from getting the reversal.
Frost avoids the attempt from Gregory to control.
Frost misses with a head shot.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Frost goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gregory is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Frost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gregory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frost trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Frost postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost trying to control the position but Gregory is working away. #T1##SU#
Frost stands up.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregory can do to turn this around?
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Frost manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregory postures up.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Frost is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gregory presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Frost can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Gregory manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregory, up you get!
Gregory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Gregory is pressed up against the cage. Frost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gregory down to the mat. Gregory avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gregory slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Frost closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregory, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.
Frost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost had his way with Reece Gregory in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Frost misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gregory closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost is trying to stand.
Frost wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Frost moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Gregory works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Gregory is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Gregory in a clinch.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Frost pulls guard successfully.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gregory manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gregory manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Frost throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gregory postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gregory, into his guard. #REVR#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reece Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gregory has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Frost!
Jack Frost retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gregory controls the position.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gregory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brooks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gregory but great work by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brooks decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Gregory.#T1##CL2#
Gregory forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks jumps guard but Gregory turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory stalling.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory misses with a low kick.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregory after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Gregory jumps guard and drags Brooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Brooks passes Gregory's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregory trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Brooks'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted?
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Brooks content to control rather than advance.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Gregory dominated that round.
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#
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gregory shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gregory darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Gregory into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Gregory.
Gregory moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Gregory clinches. #T1#
Gregory prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Gregory has clasped his hands together around Brooks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brooks bucks up and tries to throw Gregory off but instead Gregory has got his back!
Brooks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gregory's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Brooks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Brooks has one foot on Gregory's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory. #CL#
Brooks clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gregory is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gregory gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gregory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brooks escapes and throws Gregory's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brooks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Gregory sprawls well.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Gregory checks it. #CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregory drops back down to his feet.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
#T1#
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage. #TD2#
Gregory has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brooks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gregory not allowing Brooks to control his hands.
Gregory is hanging on to Brooks's back as he tries to escape.
Gregory avoiding Brooks 's attempts to control his hands.
Gregory struggling to land strikes to the head as Brooks covers up. #SUB2#
Gregory is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brooks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brooks for a finish. #T2#
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brooks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Brooks right now.
Gregory is not going to allow Brooks to sit and survive in this position.
Brooks tries to break free.
#T3#
Brooks trying to control but not successfully.
Brooks trying to get back to his feet but Gregory is in full control for now.
Gregory trying to control.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks breaks Gregory's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SU#
Brooks stands up and waves to Gregory to follow him.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Brooks fights it but they end up in guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has control of Gregory's left arm, preventing Gregory from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reece Gregory.
I think Gregory 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reece Gregory! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Braddock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Braddock but Braddock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braddock is looking for the big counter here.
Gregory slips a jab from Braddock.
Braddock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braddock blocks a head kick by Gregory.
Braddock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Braddock persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Braddock defends it nicely.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braddock.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.#CL2#
Braddock rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Gregory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Braddock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregory just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braddock wants a takedown.
Braddock has Gregory pushed against the cage.
Gregory is trying to break the clinch but Braddock has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2##CL#
Gregory closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Braddock clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gregory pulls Braddock into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braddock content to stall in guard here.
Gregory controls Braddock momentarily but Braddock frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock content to stall in guard here.
Gregory looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gregory looking to control.
Braddock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregory is keeping the position for now.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory throws a body shot but no joy.
Braddock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Braddock persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Braddock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregory tries to bench press Braddock off him but Braddock keeps the position. #T4#
Gregory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Braddock's best efforts.
Braddock trying to control from half guard but Gregory is working away.
Gregory tries to roll over but Braddock keeps him under control.
Braddock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregory'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock is thwarting Gregory's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Braddock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Braddock throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Braddock tries for a takedown but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braddock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregory checks it well.
Braddock has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Braddock sprawls well.
Reece Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braddock misses with a body kick. #CL#
Gregory darts in and clinches Braddock up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Braddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Braddock darts in and clinches Gregory up against the cage.
Braddock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Gregory displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braddock up against the cage.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Braddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregory.
#BC#
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregory is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Braddock.#CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Gregory misses with a knee strike.
Braddock can't break the clinch.
Gregory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Braddock is trying to push Gregory away but Gregory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Gregory on that attempt.
Gregory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braddock stuffs the takedown.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Braddock circles away easily#CL2#
and Braddock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Braddock fails to pull guard.
Gregory has Braddock pressed against the cage.
Braddock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory is pressed up against the cage. Braddock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gregory down to the mat. Gregory avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Braddock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregory pinned against the cage. Gregory gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Braddock shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregory sprawls well. He's pushed Braddock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gregory sets himself, and Braddock steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregory avoids it this time.
Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Braddock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.#TD2#
Braddock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Braddock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gregory's legs.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braddock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Braddock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Braddock is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory tries to improve position but can't.
Gregory wants to control but Braddock postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braddock wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy.
Gregory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Braddock's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reece Gregory will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gregory shoots and misses
and Braddock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Braddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Gregory clinches. #TD2#
Braddock pulls guard successfully.
Braddock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gregory is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gregory wants to control from the top but Braddock keeps moving. #SU#
Braddock is working an open guard so Gregory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Braddock moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.#TD#
Gregory decides to pull guard.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass. #SU2#
Braddock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregory, up you get!
Gregory doesn't manage to clinch there - Braddock circles away.
#T2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, Braddock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.#BC2#
Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gregory as he jumps to the side.
Gregory throws a combination. Braddock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Gregory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Braddock kicks Gregory off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD#
Gregory looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Braddock is controlling Gregory's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Braddock is trying to control but can't.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Braddock dodges it nicely.
Braddock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Gregory with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Braddock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Braddock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Braddock gets caught flat footed, as Gregory shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Gregory decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock misses with a body kick.
Gregory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braddock.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Braddock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Victor Braddock just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Braddock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregory sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braddock somewhat.
Braddock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Braddock!
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Braddock wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is dominant here and he's now got Braddock's back!
Braddock trying to control the action but Gregory just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braddock is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gregory's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gregory is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Braddock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braddock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gregory's guard. Nice work there by Braddock.
#T2#
Gregory wants to stand but Braddock is controlling the position.
Braddock wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Gregory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass. #T3#
Gregory pulls Braddock in close to prevent any damage.
Braddock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but Braddock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braddock slows down the pace here.
Braddock tries to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling the position.
Gregory is pushing Braddock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #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.#BC#
Gregory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Gregory changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braddock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gregory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregory works to advance to full mount. Braddock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Braddock to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Gregory had his way with Victor Braddock in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Gregory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braddock.
Braddock tries for a takedown but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Braddock looks to move away, Gregory throws a big counter combo but Braddock just gets out of the way.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Braddock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braddock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregory in his tracks. #T1#
Gregory leaves Braddock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Gregory clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory advances position into side control!
Gregory trying to control the action but Braddock is working from the bottom.
Gregory creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Braddock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Braddock tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
Gregory tries to advance to mount but Braddock denies him.
Braddock is not content to let Gregory control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Braddock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braddock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Braddock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reece Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory 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.
Gregory postures up and lands a big shot to Braddock's brow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory is working Braddock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gregory works over Braddock with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braddock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Braddock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braddock throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Braddock manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Gregory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregory 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Braddock! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gregory shoots in but Gomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory goes for a double leg but Gomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomer continues to drive forward.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
Gregory is looking to clinch but Gomer is avoiding it.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Vince Gomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gomer looks to land a combination but Gregory avoids it well. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gregory enables Gomer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gregory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregory controls Gomer momentarily but Gomer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gregory is looking for a triangle but Gomer pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gregory has a closed guard, preventing Gomer from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomer wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Gomer from controlling successfully.
Gomer looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gomer stops Gregory from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Gomer shows good takedown defense.
Gregory misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Gomer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gregory manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gomer instigates a clinch.
Gomer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Gomer breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Gomer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregory swivels and escapes.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregory. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gomer counters with a takedown into side control.
Gregory bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gomer throws a low kick, looking for Gregory's leg but Gregory calmly moves out of range.
Gregory has his takedown stuffed
and Gomer counters with a three punch combo that has Gregory backing up. Gregory nods at Gomer to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomer moves in looking to clinch but Gregory pushes him off.#T4##TD2#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomer is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.
Gomer tries to get to full guard but Gregory has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gomer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gomer missing with punches from the bottom.
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 Vince Gomer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gomer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregory was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gregory is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gregory has managed to clinch.
Gomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gomer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gregory tries to sprawl but Gomer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gregory pushes Gomer off but Gomer dives into side control.
#T1#
The strikes coming from Gomer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomer is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gregory will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gregory tries to buck Gomer off but Gomer is having none of it.
Gomer wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gregory tries to bench press Gomer off him but Gomer keeps the position.
Gregory struggling a bit here.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gregory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomer is working Gregory over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Gomer decides to stand back up.
Gregory looks to land a body kick but Gomer moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomer is defended easily by Gregory.#T3#
No joy there for Gomer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Gregory as Gomer shoots in.
Gregory with the counter takedown but Gomer avoids it easily.
Gomer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.#CL2#
Gregory has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gregory.
#T4#
Gomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomer misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Gregory closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Gomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory grinds an elbow into Gomer's temple.
Gomer is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Gregory taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomer shoots in but no luck this time.
Vince Gomer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomer tries to clinch up but Gregory circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregory wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregory is defended easily by Gomer.
Gomer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Gregory darts in and clinches Gomer up against the cage.
Gomer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Gomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregory prevents it.
Gomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gomer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gregory counters by clinching up.
Gregory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomer slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Gomer breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gomer. No joy for Gregory on that attempt.
Gomer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregory is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Gomer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gomer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reece Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Gomer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Gomer is defending the position. #T3#
Gomer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gregory is looking to advance position but Gomer won't allow it.
Gomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory winds up and cracks Gomer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gregory trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gomer looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but Gomer is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Gregory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gregory 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reece Gregory! |
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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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