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Event:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stankovic cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter trying to stall but Stankovic improves his position.
#BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Stankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter is stalling here.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stankovic to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Stankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Hunter.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stankovic avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Stankovic counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Stankovic to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking. #KD#
Stankovic lands a big right hand that sends Hunter crashing to the mat! Stankovic stays standing though and waves Hunter back to his feet!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Stankovic lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
A less than humble Djordje Stankovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Fleming counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fleming.
Fleming stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleming distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow. #ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Fleming cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming loads up on a big left hand. Hunter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fleming looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hunter can't hide his disappointment, as Fleming celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Termassus throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Termassus.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Derek Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Termassus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Termassus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Termassus misses its intended target.
Termassus swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Termassus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Termassus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hunter clinches. #T1#
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Termassus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Termassus keeps the fight on the outside.
Termassus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Termassus keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Termassus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Termassus circles away.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Termassus keeps it at a distance.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Termassus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Termassus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Termassus counters with a shoot takedown. Hunter fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hunter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Termassus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hunter has tightened it up now! Termassus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Hunter's guard.
Nurmagomedov distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow. #SUB#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
Nurmagomedov controlling Hunter's posture.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Hunter won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Hunter's posture.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Hunter has switched to an armbar! Nurmagomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but Incons is having none of it.
Incons avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Incons loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Hunter tries to clinch but Incons is having none of it.
Incons looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Incons up against the cage.#TD#
Hunter jumps guard.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Incons pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking to cinch up a triangle. Incons throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hunter's body to avoid the submission. Hunter has instead reached around Incons's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hunter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Duarte tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Duarte takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Duarte to work.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Duarte. #BC#
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Duarte drives through and clinches with Hunter against the cage.
#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
#CUT#It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Duarte misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Duarte has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Duarte steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!#CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duarte, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duarte throws a big counter combination but Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Duarte gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Duarte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hunter gets control of Duarte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Duarte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Duarte slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duarte is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Duarte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter. #T3#
Hunter blocks a head kick by Duarte.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hunter clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Duarte tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Duarte defends easily.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Duarte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
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!#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a triangle here. Duarte is fighting it but it looks tight! Hunter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Duarte is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Hunter! |
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