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Event:
TK 10: Elk of Hiisi
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Hunter throws a series of punches but GU avoids them all with ease. Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Räkälä in the buildup to the fight. Donk. GU catches Hunter right on the button with a cross. Nice body punch from GU. A big right from GU misses. GU scores with a body shot.
GU scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though. GU cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs. GU looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely. Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as GU throws out the jab. Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. GU tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from GU. GU throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a slapping leg kick. Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from GU. It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. GU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
GU misses with a body shot.
Hunter fires out a quick counter leg kick but GU just manages to avoid it. Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GU counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. GU swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from GU. GU misses the body punch and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. GU swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hunter counters with a nice leg kick. GU lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter misses with the combination.
#T2# GU with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut. GU throws a hook but Hunter blocks it. Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but GU avoids it. Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but GU avoids it. GU misses the shot to the body. Hunter is looking to counter with head kicks. GU tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the body from GU misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hunter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Gubba GU has been cut. Gubba GU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. GU thows a left - swing and a miss! GU's coach down at BLK Elite MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on GU's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A head kick misses from Hunter. #T3# Hunter throws a shot from downtown. GU moves away and avoids it. GU dips down and scores with a jab to the body. GU throws a big shot that misses. Hunter pushes GU away with a front kick. GU ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away. A shot to the body from GU misses and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand! GU scores with a jab to the body. Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and GU counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunter throws a hook but GU blocks it. GU throws a shot to the body.
GU throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! GU throws a hook but Hunter blocks it. GU just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHunter. GU misses with a straight left. Hunter throws a counter high kick but GU was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD2# GU cracks Hunter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can GU finish him?
#ROC2#Hunter is rocked! GU lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hunter - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for GU!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gubba GU! Gubba GU thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TK 7: Kullervo
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1# Brook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Brook tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard. Brook wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. Hunter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Hunter is trying to control the position but Brook postures up. #SUB# Hunter has his foot on Brook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brook works his way back into a safe position though. Brook wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position. Brook content to stall in guard here. Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Brook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brook has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted. Hunter wants to stand up but Brook is controlling him. Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB# Brook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet. My spies in MY YARD Resurrect inform me that Brook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brook defends it easily.#SUB# Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Brook throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Brook wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.#T2##SUB# Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Brook to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Brook thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Hunter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brook. Oh but Hunter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brook goes limp - he's gone! Hunter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ispa Hunter! |
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Event:
EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1# Hunter connects with an inside leg kick. Moss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy. Moss throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body. #TD# Moss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moss is one step ahead there. Moss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Moss throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.#SUB2# Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Moss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1# Hunter is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Moss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Moss is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well. #SUB# Moss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Moss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Moss tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well. #SUB# Moss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Hunter is looking for a sweep. Moss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Moss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moss wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy. Hunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moss. #SUB# Moss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Moss wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Moss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Moss is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Moss is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Moss tries to control but Hunter wriggling away. #T4##SUB# Hunter has left one of his arms exposed and Moss doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hunter screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss! JJ Moss gave a mention to EFC Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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