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Event:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Trismegistus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Hunter
Trismegistus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Trismegistus controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trismegistus is one step ahead there.
Trismegistus trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter 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.#T3#
Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass. #T4#
Trismegistus postures up.
Hunter managing to control the position.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Hunter trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.
Hunter is pulling down on Trismegistus's head to control his posture. #T6#
Trismegistus controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage.
More stalling from Hunter.
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Trismegistus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Hunter trying to control the position here. #T10#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trismegistus is controlling Hunter's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#T12#
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Hunter wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Hunter stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus seems keen to control Hunter's posture.#T14#
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Hunter stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hunter gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hunter wins on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Saul Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 12
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.#TD2#
Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunter is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia looking to control.
Borgia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunter is now in half guard.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borgia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgia tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.#T3#
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunter is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Borgia tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Well, if Hunter 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.
#T4#
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia trying to control but Hunter postures up.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Hunter
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Hunter content just to control the position here. #T6#
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Borgia tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter controlling his opponent.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Borgia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
Borgia wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (8) Hunter#T8#
Borgia can't escape the position.
Hunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Borgia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Borgia tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Hunter is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Hunter controls the action.
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T10#
I would not like to be Borgia right now.
Borgia tries to break free.
Borgia turns into Hunter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (8) Hunter
Borgia is pushing down on Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
Borgia working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hunter's thigh. Hunter counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Borgia is looking to pass into half guard but Hunter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunter is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (10) Hunter
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Borgia 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.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunter from advancing to side control.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter pushes down on Borgia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunter not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 11
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Borgia into the cage.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Borgia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgia 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.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Borgia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgia attempts a counter takedown but Hunter avoids it well and moves away.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borgia tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borgia to the ground. Borgia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hunter.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia preventing the sweep. #T2#
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hunter#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Borgia trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia controlling the action here. #T5#
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Hunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunter.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hunter pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hunter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Hunter won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Hunter is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Hunter stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hunter 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.
#T11#
Borgia wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hunter
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Borgia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it. #T13#
Hunter is taking a breather. Borgia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Borgia gets full guard.#T14##SUB#
Hunter sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borgia doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hunter paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borgia - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
738
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter seems keen to control Hozdic's posture.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Hunter keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hunter controlling Hozdic's posture.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Hunter is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Hunter
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hozdic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.#T8#
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
Hozdic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather.
Hozdic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Hunter controlling from the top position. #T12#
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Hunter 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunter.
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hozdic is heads and Hunter is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 10
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Hozdic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter leaves Hozdic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hozdic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (0) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
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.
Hunter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Hunter trying to control here.
#T3#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Hozdic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (0) vs (7) Hozdic
Hunter working to try and regain half guard.
Hunter wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hunter is just holding on here. Hozdic manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (0) vs (10) Hozdic#T5#
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Hunter.
Hunter wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Hozdic is not going to allow Hunter to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Hunter.
Hunter is really stuck here.
Hunter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Hozdic is not going to allow Hunter to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Hozdic is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (10) Hozdic
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Hozdic pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Hozdic is continuing to stall.
Hunter won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic controlling Hunter's posture. #T9#
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (12) Hozdic
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #T12#
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Hunter 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.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #T13#
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunter wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Trismegistus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Trismegistus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trismegistus continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Trismegistus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Hunter has control of Trismegistus's left arm, preventing Trismegistus from doing any damage.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Trismegistus is proving a slippery customer.
Trismegistus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Trismegistus is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trismegistus trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
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 working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Trismegistus
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.#T3#
Trismegistus manages to get to full guard.
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #T4#
Trismegistus looking to control.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Trismegistus trying to control the position here.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter controlling the pace. #T7#
Further stalling from Hunter.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.#T8#
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunter controlling the action here. #T9#
Trismegistus has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trismegistus won't allow Hunter to pass to mount. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunter prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Trismegistus won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T14#
Trismegistus has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hunter is heads and Trismegistus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 9
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Okoroji sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Okoroji gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoroji is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okoroji might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter postures up.
#T2#
Okoroji wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter postures up.
Okoroji is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Okoroji has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Okoroji 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.#T5#
Okoroji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Okoroji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okoroji wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (5) Hunter
Hunter slows the pace down. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunter.
Okoroji struggling a bit here.#T8#
Okoroji is being controlled here.
Okoroji is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Okoroji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Hunter just content to control the position.
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Okoroji tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position. #T11#
Okoroji gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Okoroji gets full guard.#T12#
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter advances to half guard. #T13#
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Okoroji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Okoroji trying to control here.
Hunter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Okoroji is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoroji avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 5 to 0.
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Prochazka drives through with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunter
Prochazka won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter looking to control.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunter is looking to sweep but instead, Prochazka has passed into half guard.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Prochazka is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Prochazka content to control rather than advance.
Hunter wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter is trying to control but Prochazka passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter prevents Prochazka from moving into mount. #T4#
Prochazka happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter tries to bench press Prochazka off him but Prochazka keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Prochazka keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Prochazka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prochazka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter tries to buck Prochazka off but Prochazka is having none of it.
Prochazka trying to control the position but Hunter is working away. #T6#
Hunter is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
Prochazka is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Prochazka taking a breather here. #T7#
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Hunter prevents Prochazka from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Hunter is right now.
Hunter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (7) vs (0) Hunter#T8#
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Prochazka's attempts to control the action.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Prochazka wants to take Hunter's back here but Hunter is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hunter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (10) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter can't escape the position.
Hunter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Hunter just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Prochazka is riding his opponent, not letting Hunter buck him off. #T11#
Prochazka doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (10) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prochazka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prochazka is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter controlling from the top position. #T12#
Prochazka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter stays in close to Prochazka's body and controls the position.
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.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Prochazka being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunter trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prochazka looking to control.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 8
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Blue counters with a single leg into guard. Hunter didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Blue
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter continues to stall.
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.#T1#
Blue wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter has Blue pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Blue 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.
Hunter is controlling Blue's posture.#T3#
Blue 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.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Blue trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hunter wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Blue#T6#
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (4) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Hunter trying to control the position here.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (4) vs (4) Blue
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Blue pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Blue wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Blue has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage. #T10#
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.#T11#
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blue 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.
Blue is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well,Hunter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (4) Blue
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter working away.
Blue is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position.
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Blue wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Blue might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blue is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Hunter taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Saul Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 7
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tijhoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tijhoff off to one side. #TD2#
Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Hunter
Tijhoff wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter wants to advance to full mount but Tijhoff doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tijhoff wants to control the position but Hunter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control here.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tijhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tijhoff desperately trying to maintain half 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.
Hunter prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.#T2#
Hunter works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (5) Hunter
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tijhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tijhoff keeps Hunter under control for a moment.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Tijhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Tijhoff is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position. #T5#
Hunter is continuing to stall.
Tijhoff is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it. #T6#
Tijhoff holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hunter controls the position from side control.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Tijhoff is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Tijhoff gets back to half guard.
Tijhoff keeping hold of Hunter's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Tijhoff wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Tijhoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tijhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tijhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Tijhoff is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunter from advancing to side control.
Hunter trying to control the pace.
Tijhoff wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff is controlling Hunter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Tijhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tijhoff. Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (8) Hunter
Hunter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tijhoff is holding on tight.
#T12#
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Tijhoff tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tijhoff tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.#T14#
Hunter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunter controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Saul Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 731
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Karelin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Hunter is controlling Karelin's posture.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass. #T2#
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass. #T3#
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.#T5#
Hunter wants to hit a sweep here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunter there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Hunter
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Karelin trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Karelin controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Hunter is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunter is holding on tight.
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Karelin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hunter wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin wants to take his opponent's back but Hunter doesn't allow it.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.#T9#
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Karelin maintains control.
Hunter wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin trying to advance position but Hunter counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Hunter
Karelin trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
#T11#
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking to control.
#T12#
Karelin has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Hunter is looking to advance position but Karelin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (9) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.#T14#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunter working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Blue's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Blue has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Blue is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Blue 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunter stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Hunter
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Blue tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T4#
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter just content to control the position. #T5#
More stalling from Hunter.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Blue is being controlled here.
Blue is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Blue is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Blue keeping his opponent close.
Blue is being controlled here. #T8#
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue isn't going anywhere.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T9#
Blue wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T10#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunter working away.
Hunter controls the position.#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position. #T13#
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Saul Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Ngannou has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Hunter
Ngannou is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (8) Hunter
Ngannou is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Ngannou tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngannou.
Hunter is continuing to stall.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter fails to move to back control.
Hunter looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Hunter avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.#T12#
Hunter moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (11) Hunter
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The adventures of Hunter the control monster continue. Boring.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Hunter gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Good control from Hunter.
Hunter has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Hunter controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 11 to 0.
Saul Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Prochazka fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hunter.#TD#
Prochazka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prochazka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture. #T5#
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.#T6#
Hunter controlling from the top position.
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Prochazka trying to control the position here.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prochazka seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Prochazka is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T11#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka 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 looking to pass into half guard but Prochazka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Prochazka is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Hunter#T14#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
Yuri Prochazka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 27 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunter gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Banner
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Hunter stalls from top position.#T2#
Banner is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Banner is being controlled here.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Banner tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position. #T5#
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.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Hunter just content to control the position.
Banner is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it. #T6#
Hunter trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Banner regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Hunter continues to stall.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Hunter is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Banner trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner is positioning himself well to prevent Hunter advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Banner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hunter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Banner seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner looking to control.
#T13#
Hunter wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Hunter wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Well, if Hunter 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.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 720
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Crazy Horse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunter! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (0) vs (4) Crazy Horse
Hunter is trying to control Crazy Horse's posture but Crazy Horse avoids it.
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hunter is being controlled here.
Hunter keeps Crazy Horse under control for a moment.
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.
Hunter tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy Horse working away.
Crazy Horse looking to control but instead Hunter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Crazy Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crazy Horse stalling.
It looks like Crazy Horse might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunter tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control.#T3#
Crazy Horse is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Crazy Horse keeps trying to improve his position.
Crazy Horse is taking a breather. Hunter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Crazy Horse trying to control the pace.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crazy Horse is working away from the top position though.
Crazy Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Hunter trying to control but Crazy Horse postures up.
Hunter is trying is best to control the position here.
Crazy Horse tries to pass to full mount but Hunter defends it.
Hunter is controlling Crazy Horse's trapped leg to prevent Crazy Horse from advancing to side control.#T6#
Hunter wants to improve his position but Crazy Horse is controlling well.
Crazy Horse controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crazy Horse working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hunter is staying active underneath Crazy Horse, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Crazy Horse prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Crazy Horse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Crazy Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Crazy Horse prevents Hunter from improving his position.#T9#
Crazy Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Crazy Horse seems content to control.
Hunter trying to hold on to Crazy Horse's head to control him but Crazy Horse postures up.
Hunter trying to get back to full guard but Crazy Horse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (0) vs (7) Crazy Horse#T10#
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazy Horse has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Crazy Horse controlling from mount.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Crazy Horse's attempts to control the action.
Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Crazy Horse maintains control.
Hunter wants to control but Crazy Horse is having none of it.#T13#
Crazy Horse takes Hunter's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hunter is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (0) vs (10) Crazy Horse
Hunter trying to control the action but Crazy Horse just sinks the hooks in.
Crazy Horse trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Crazy Horse on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hunter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T14#
Hunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crazy Horse is hanging on to Hunter's back as he tries to escape.
Hunter breaks Crazy Horse's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (10) Crazy Horse
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy Horse is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse wins on points by 10 to 2. William Crazy Horse retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, William Crazy Horse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 719
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Trismegistus is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Hunter
Trismegistus controlling Hunter's posture.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Trismegistus is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture.
Hunter passes Trismegistus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus being controlled here, momentarily.
Trismegistus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Trismegistus wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet.
Trismegistus wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
Trismegistus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Hunter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Trismegistus won't allow it.
Hunter is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Trismegistus won't allow it.
Trismegistus is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (5) Hunter#T7#
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
Trismegistus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter controlling from mount.
Trismegistus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trismegistus tries to control Hunter's body but Hunter pushes him off. Trismegistus squirms to his side and now Hunter has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (8) Hunter#T8#
Hunter is trying to stick to Trismegistus's back but Trismegistus is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trismegistus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (8) Hunter
Trismegistus stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Trismegistus stands and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (8) Hunter
Hunter is not content to let Trismegistus control the position. #T9#
Hunter tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Hunter is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard.
Trismegistus is stalling here. Hunter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trismegistus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (12) Hunter#T11#
Hunter trying to control the action but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Trismegistus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Hunter prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.
Trismegistus wants to control but Hunter passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (15) Hunter
Trismegistus is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it. #T13#
Hunter 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 Trismegistus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trismegistus is looking to reverse the position.
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 15 to 5.
A very excited looking Saul Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull VII
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gotch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunter is in Gotch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Gotch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gotch for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up. #T2#
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Gotch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotch trying to control the position here.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Hunter.#T4#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter controlling from the top position. #T5#
Gotch has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gotch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunter 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.
Gotch trying to control the position here. #T6#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Gotch controlling the position.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
More hug and hope from Hunter.
Gotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Gotch is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gotch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Hunter won't allow Gotch to sweep him here. #T11#
Hunter postures up.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gotch gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gotch wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller gets a double leg takedown into Hunter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter pulls Rockmuller in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockmuller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rockmuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rockmuller has Hunter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Rockmuller
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hunter stalls from top position.
Rockmuller wants to control but Hunter postures up.#T2#
Rockmuller is trying to improve his 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#
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockmuller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Rockmuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Rockmuller has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (2) Rockmuller
Rockmuller working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hunter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rockmuller is holding on tight.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockmuller to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (11) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockmuller doesn't escape. #T9#
Rockmuller trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller is trying to break free.
Hunter controlling the position well here. Rockmuller rolled but Hunter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Hunter keeps control of the position as Rockmuller tries to break free.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.
Hunter controls the position.#T11#
I really don't envy Rockmuller right now.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Hunter is riding his opponent, not letting Rockmuller buck him off.
Rockmuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Rockmuller is really stuck here.
Hunter biding his time, controlling Rockmuller.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Hunter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rockmuller's body.
Rockmuller trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull III
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 47 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (0) vs (4) Hunter
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter slows the pace down.
Cruz tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz isn't going anywhere.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hunter slows the pace down. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter slows the pace down.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter controlling the position. #T4#
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cruz is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
More stalling from Hunter.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunter passes into side control, despite Cruz's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (7) Hunter
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hunter in the domination position with Cruz hanging on.
Cruz tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter 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 Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Cruz keeping control of the position.
Hunter trying to control the pace. #T10#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz gets full 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.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (7) Hunter
Cruz wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter is controlling Cruz's posture.#T12#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well,Cruz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hunter has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Hunter has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Hunter 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.#T14#
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Saul Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull II
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hunter
Gracie working a defensive guard but Hunter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Hunter
Gracie is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter slows the pace down. #T3#
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Hunter
What can Hunter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunter for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Hunter wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Hunter tries to break free.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Hunter is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Hunter turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Hunter#T6#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gracie has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter controlling from the top position.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.#T13#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 7 to 4.
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William H Bonney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bonney (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonney (0) vs (5) Hunter
Bonney has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bonney (0) vs (8) Hunter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney just trying to survive but Hunter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
More stalling from Hunter.
Bonney tries to break free.
Hunter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bonney's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##T4#
Bonney can't escape the position.
Hunter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bonney is in bad spot here.
Hunter is riding his opponent, not letting Bonney buck him off. #T5#
Hunter has the hooks in. Bonney is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunter controls the position.
Well, with Hunter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bonney is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bonney tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
What can Bonney do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Bonney's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Hunter controls the action.
Bonney just trying to survive but Hunter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.#T7#
Bonney is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Bonney tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bonney right now.
#T9#
Hunter with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunter.#T11#
Hunter keeps control of the position as Bonney tries to break free.
#T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bonney rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hunter.
Well,Bonney is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phoenix has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter is working for takedown but Phoenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunter has clasped his hands together around Phoenix's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Phoenix
Hunter controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix isn't going anywhere.
Phoenix wants to control but Hunter postures up.#T1#
Hunter slows the pace down.
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter controls the position from side control.#T2#
Phoenix is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Phoenix is letting Hunter control him for a moment.
Hunter working away.
Phoenix tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Phoenix is trying to improve his position.
Hunter 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 Phoenix's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Hunter working away.
Phoenix manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Well, if Hunter 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.
Hunter is thwarting Phoenix's attempts to control the position.
Phoenix desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Phoenix wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hunter seems content to control.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Phoenix defends it.
Phoenix keeping control of the position. #T7#
Hunter controlling the action here.
Phoenix trying to control here.
Hunter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Phoenix trying to control here.
#T9#
Well, if Hunter 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.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Phoenix defends it.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter passes into side control, despite Phoenix's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (0) Phoenix#T10#
Hunter controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Hunter trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Phoenix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunter trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom. #T12#
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunter working away.
Hunter trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position. #T13#
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Phoenix trying to control here.
#T14#
Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Blake Phoenix had this to say: 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phoenix but Phoenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Phoenix drags the fight down to the ground.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phoenix pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Phoenix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Phoenix keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hunter controlling the action here.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well. #SUB#
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Phoenix has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (3) vs (0) Phoenix#T4#
Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phoenix for as long as he can get away with.
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.#T5#
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Phoenix is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (6) vs (0) Phoenix
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Phoenix tries to buck him off.
Hunter is hanging on to Phoenix's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Hunter controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunter controlling the positon.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for the choke from the back position but Phoenix is controlling his hands well.
Phoenix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunter.
#T8#
Phoenix trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Phoenix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Phoenix.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (2) Phoenix
Phoenix is fighting to break Hunter's control of his arms but Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9#
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (2) Phoenix
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here. #T11#
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Hunter won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here. #T12#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Hunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Phoenix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter pushes down on Phoenix's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Phoenix trying to control here.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Blake Phoenix had this to say: 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Bainbridge against the cage.
Hunter is trying to drag Bainbridge to the mat but Bainbridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bainbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hunter drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bainbridge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunter controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to keep Bainbridge in close.
#SUB#
Bainbridge drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Bainbridge off! Bainbridge jumps back into Hunter's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (0) vs (2) Hunter#T1##SUB#
Bainbridge is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Bainbridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bainbridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (2) Hunter#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Bainbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (4) Hunter
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter passes Bainbridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bainbridge wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (7) Hunter
Hunter controlling from side mount. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bainbridge regains half guard.
Bainbridge 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.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter trying to control the action but Bainbridge is working from the bottom.
Hunter passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (10) Hunter
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bainbridge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bainbridge is not content to let Hunter control the position.#SUB#
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bainbridge with the active half guard here but Hunter passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (13) Hunter
Bainbridge is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunter trying to control the position but Bainbridge is working away. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge prevents Hunter from moving into mount. #T4#
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a sweep but Hunter has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (2) vs (15) Hunter
Bainbridge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a submission but Bainbridge is keeping him at bay.
Bainbridge is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Hunter has hold of Bainbridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bainbridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Bainbridge is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hunter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bainbridge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bainbridge shrugs it off.
Hunter trying to control but Bainbridge is having none of it.
Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hunter has hold of Bainbridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bainbridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bainbridge is looking to escape. #T6#
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter trying to control but Bainbridge is having none of it.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Bainbridge is looking to get to half guard.
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Bainbridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Hunter controlling from mount.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Hunter controlling his opponent.
Bainbridge is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Bainbridge defends it well.
Bainbridge gets back to half guard.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Hunter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bainbridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Hunter!
An out of breath Saul Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Guilliman gets tackled into the ropes by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hunter ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilliman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunter is tightening it up a little... Guilliman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Guilliman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Guilliman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Hunter!
A very excited looking Saul Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 134
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdullah on the side of the head.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Abdullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Abdullah .
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunter.
Abdullah misses with a double jab.
Abdullah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Hunter avoids it easily.#T1#
Abdullah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdullah 's head backwards.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter thuds his right hand into Abdullah 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah .
Abdullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Abdullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hunter throws a body punch but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looks like Hunter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdullah .
Abdullah unleashes a big counter combination but Hunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Hunter punishes Abdullah 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunter misses with a hook to the body
and Abdullah counters with a left to the body.
Hunter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abdullah takes one to the side of the head.
Abdullah tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abdullah missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Abdullah as he connects with a hook.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdullah throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Hunter misses with a body punch
and Abdullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Saul Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah blocks a jab.
Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdullah .
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullah moves away.
Hunter misses with a straight right. #T4#
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullah moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Abdullah 's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Abdullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunter swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Hunter throws a hook but Abdullah avoids it easily.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Abdullah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdullah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T5#
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullah misses the jab.
Abdullah walks into a left hand.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Abdullah 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown. Hunter fights it but they end up in guard.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.#SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdullah is aware though and is defending well.
Abdullah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Abdullah lands a couple of elbows.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter postures up.
Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. #REVB#
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunter working for submissions but it's allowed Abdullah to get to half guard.
Hunter trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Hunter tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Hunter trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter gets full guard.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Hunter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T8#
Hunter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abdullah is now in half guard.
Abdullah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hunter! More strikes land and this one is all over! Abdullah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah !
After winning the bout, Axmed Abdullah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 127
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marlin's hands.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marlin throws out the jab.
Hunter throws a big counter combination but Marlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin.
Marlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.#T2#
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Marlin.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin misses with a body punch
and Marlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Hunter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hunter defending well as Marlin loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marlin under the eye.#T3#
Hunter defending well as Marlin loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlin.#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Hunter bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marlin comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hunter falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hunter was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter slips a straight right by King.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A big left from King misses.
Hunter thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
King tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2#
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
#BC#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
King scores with a body shot.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Lenny King's cut even more.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Hunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a big left hand that crumples Hunter! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny King!
An out of breath Lenny King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Joukahainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukahainen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joukahainen backs up against the cage.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukahainen.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen is looking for a counter combo.
Joukahainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Hunter sends Joukahainen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hunter is motioning to the referee to let Joukahainen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Joukahainen drops his hands momentarily. Hunter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Joukahainen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Joukahainen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Woerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
A little feinted left hand from Woerner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woerner slips under a jab.
Woerner with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Woerner does it's job there.
Hunter is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Woerner Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hunter is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigi Woerner!
After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter cracks Leao with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Leao tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Leao's ribs.
Hunter throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Leao knows he should have avoided that one.
Leao misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Hunter counters with a crisp one two that drops Leao! Hunter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leao to his feet! Leao is in big trouble!#ROC2#Leao is rocked!
Hunter lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Leao - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Cloud throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud connects with a combination that backs up Hunter into the cage. Cloud lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hunter's guard. Hunter is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cloud bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robby Cloud!
Robby Cloud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Night.
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Werewolf Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Night throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Night throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Night throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Night misses with a body shot.
Night's corner calls for a 1-2. Night obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter punishes Night's body with a nice straight punch.
Night looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Good shot there by Night.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Night misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Night misses.
Night throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Night throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Night avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Night wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Night throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Night throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Night takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Night misses the jab.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Night throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing. #T2#
Night takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Night looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Night's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Night steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hunter is out on his feet! Night sets himself and nearly takes Hunter's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Werewolf Night!
Werewolf Night decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smooth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Smooth lands a couple of elbows.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Hunter is really struggling to control Smooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.#T1#
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smooth defends well.
Hunter looking to control.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smooth is sitting in close to Hunter's body. Hunter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smooth is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smooth is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
Kyrylo staying out of range there.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyrylo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrylo's shoulder, as Kyrylo tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Kyrylo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kyrylo moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyrylo.
Good shot there by Hunter.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrylo's shoulder, as Kyrylo tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Kyrylo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunter! Kyrylo lets Hunter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Saul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrylo walks into a straight right hand from Hunter.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyrylo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Kyrylo crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Kyrylo back to his feet!#ROC2#Kyrylo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.#T1#
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Hunter lands a big uppercut and Kyrylo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kyrylo looks OK. Hunter waves Kyrylo back to his feet!
Oh Kyrylo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kyrylo takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hunter sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kyrylo bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Denver.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Denver's body. Denver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunter lands a really nice looking cross but Denver seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Lemuel Denver has been cut.
Denver missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Denver blocks a jab.
Denver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunter.
Denver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Denver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter takes a swing at Denver's ribcage but misses.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Denver lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Hunter drops Denver with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Denver looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Hunter misses the jab.
Denver blocks a jab.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Denver saw that one coming.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Denver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denver.
A little jabbing left from Denver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Hunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Denver sprawling to the canvas! Denver rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunter finish him?!
#ROC#Denver is rocked!
A jab from Hunter misses.
Denver is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?#T3#
Hunter throws a series of punches but Denver avoids them all with ease.
Denver tries to counter with a clinch but Hunter shakes him off and moves away.
Denver seems to have recovered his senses.
Denver blocks a jab.
Hunter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Denver square on the jaw! Damn, Denver is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto avoids them all with ease.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunter toppling to the canvas! Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Inhanamoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto! Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Montrose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montrose.
Montrose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
It looked like Montrose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Hunter.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Montrose crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Montrose back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montrose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Montrose is rocked!#T1#
Hunter measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Montrose! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Saul Hunter!
A very excited looking Saul Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Handerson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Handerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter is pulling down on Handerson's head. It's preventing any offense from Handerson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to keep Handerson in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Handerson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Handerson defends it easily.
Handerson cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.#T1#
Hunter can't keep his opponent in guard - Handerson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Handerson sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Handerson.
Handerson slows the pace down in half guard.
Handerson lands strikes from half guard.
Handerson is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Handerson working Hunter over with strikes.
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though. #T2#
Handerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handerson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Handerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Handerson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Handerson lands strikes from half guard.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter seems keen to control Handerson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter is trying to keep Handerson in close.
#T3#
Handerson passes into half guard.
Handerson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Handerson slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.#SUB#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Handerson is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Ground and pound from Handerson.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Handerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Hunter tries to roll over but Handerson keeps him under control.
Oh Hunter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handerson is working away from the top position though.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Handerson in his half guard.
Hunter is not content to let Handerson control the position.
Handerson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Handerson is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handerson scores with a big shot! Hunter's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hunter! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Handerson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Handerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter looking to control.
#T1#
Hunter managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for a triangle here. Cross is fighting it but it looks tight! Hunter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cross is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for Hunter.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibragimov Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Ibragimov Ii avoids it with no problem.
Ibragimov Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibragimov Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ibragimov Ii has been cut.
Ibragimov Ii tries for a takedown but Hunter circles away easily
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ibragimov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibragimov Ii tries for a takedown but Hunter circles away easily
and Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
Ibragimov Ii is breathing heavily.
Hunter shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ibragimov Ii takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hunter sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ibragimov Ii bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
Saul Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Juuj. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juuj throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Juuj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Juuj's head back.
Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
Juuj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juuj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Juuj is rocked!
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juuj.
Oh Juuj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter moves in close and cracks Juuj with a massive right hand! Juuj, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Hunter!
After winning the bout, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunter won't be happy with that.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Hunter is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter trying to control the position but Hunter is working away. #T1#
Hunter is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Carter laying and praying for a moment but Hunter takes advantage and regains half guard.
Carter is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Carter thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Carter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
Carter prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Carter is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carter passes to side control. #T3#
Carter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carter working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hunter is looking to get to half guard.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Carter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hunter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Carter around the waist but Carter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Carter is the winner by TKO! Carter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manzine misses with a looping left.
Manzine tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Manzine didn't see that one coming.
Manzine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manzine tries to clinch up.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manzine.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Manzine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine tries to clinch up.
Manzine lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Manzine moves away and avoids it.
Manzine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Manzine wants to clinch.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Manzine.
Hunter throws a body punch but Manzine moves out of range. #CL2#
Manzine moves into the clinch.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Manzine has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Manzine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manzine has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Hunter pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manzine defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunter has his feet on Manzine's thighs here. He's pushed Manzine 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! Manzine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saul Hunter!
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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