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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Samuel both land. Nice combination.
Samuel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samuel to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Samuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuel has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Samuel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Samuel defends easily.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samuel controls the pace.
Samuel '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.
Samuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Samuel pushes his legs off easily.
Samuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samuel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunter.
Samuel working the body and head with strikes.
Samuel just content to control the position.
Samuel tries to stand but Hunter is controlling his head.
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter being controlled for a moment.
Hunter looks to move to half guard but instead Samuel has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Hunter is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Samuel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily.
Samuel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samuel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Samuel wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Samuel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Samuel in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily.
Hunter looks winded!
Samuel working over Hunter with some ground and pound. Hunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Samuel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Samuel is going to stand back up.
Samuel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Samuel slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Samuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Samuel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Samuel has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Samuel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Samuel slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.#SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Samuel wants to stand but Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Samuel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Samuel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Samuel !
TJ Samuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samuel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Samuel working the ground and pound.#T1#
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Samuel wants to stand but Hunter has his arm trapped.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
Samuel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.
Samuel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Samuel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hunter!#T2#
Hunter can't escape the position.
Samuel lands a couple of good shots and Hunter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
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.
#SUB#
Hunter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Samuel gets his way!
Hunter is trying to remain composed but Samuel is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Samuel biding his time, controlling Hunter.
Hunter is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Samuel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hunter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Samuel is hanging on to Hunter's back as he tries to escape.
Hunter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4##SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Samuel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Samuel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samuel off and has taken his 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 keeps control of the position as Samuel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hunter is persistently looking for the submission but Samuel is defending it well.
Hunter struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Samuel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Samuel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Samuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Samuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuel has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Samuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hunter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Samuel has picked Hunter up and slammed him! Hunter can't keep hold of the triangle and Samuel manages to pass to side control!
Samuel wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Samuel wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Samuel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samuel wants to free his trapped foot but Hunter is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Samuel is going to stand back up.
Samuel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Samuel in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Samuel is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Samuel moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Hunter is letting Samuel control him for a moment.
Hunter looks to move to half guard but instead Samuel has passed into mount! Damn!
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Samuel maintains control.
Samuel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samuel working the ground and pound effectively.
Samuel is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Samuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Hunter is looking to improve his position but Samuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunter regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Samuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well.
Kyle Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Samuel working over Hunter with some ground and pound. Hunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Samuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Samuel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TJ Samuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Samuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Samuel ! |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Samuel closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Samuel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
Samuel stalling. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Hunter tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samuel is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Samuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel 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.
It looks like Samuel 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.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samuel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Samuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well. #SUB#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samuel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Samuel wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Samuel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Samuel just content to control the position.
Samuel scoring with punches from side control.
Samuel controls the position.
Hunter tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Samuel seems content to control.
Samuel winds up and cracks Hunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Samuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Samuel . Samuel maintains the clinch.
Hunter jumps guard but Samuel stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Samuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samuel 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samuel duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Samuel .
Hunter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Samuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1##SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samuel defends it easily.
Samuel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Samuel wanted to stand there but Hunter had control of the position. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samuel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TJ Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Samuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Samuel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samuel slips nicely into half guard.
Samuel trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hunter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Samuel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Samuel !
Samuel happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samuel 's best efforts.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samuel controlling the action here.
Samuel is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Hunter looking for a kimura from the bottom but Samuel passes into side control!
Samuel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunter!
Hunter manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Samuel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Samuel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuel pulls his head out easily.
Samuel controlling the action here.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Samuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Samuel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Samuel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunter looks to move to half guard but instead Samuel has passed into mount! Damn!
Hunter working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunter is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Samuel landing punches.
Hunter is trying to reverse the position but instead Samuel has taken his back - oops!
Hunter rolls, trying to escape but Samuel keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Samuel . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Samuel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunter.#SUB2#
Samuel has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hunter is defending well but eventually Samuel manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hunter has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TJ Samuel ! |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Maw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Maw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Maw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hunter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hunter pulls down on the head and he's put Maw to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Hunter!
An out of breath Kyle 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Maw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunter sprawls well initially but Maw persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maw pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hunter is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Maw is tapping! Great win for Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Hunter!
Our winner, Kyle 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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