Pro MMA Fighter: Hunter Colvin

Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Hunter Colvin (2-0), a well-known standout on the submission grappling scene, has signed with Dodge Sports for full-service representation as he focuses on his promising MMA career.  “I’m in a spot right now where I’m having trouble, with my jiu jitsu reputation, getting fights that make sense and just fights in general here, locally,” said Colvin. “Signing with Dodge Sports is going to help me be able to get those fights, maybe travel a bit like I’ve been doing with jiu jitsu, and get rocking and rolling with this MMA stuff.”   Colvin, 25, is a tenacious competitor who has battled against the likes of Rafael Lovato Jr., Gabriel Gonzaga, Kyle Boehm, Nathan Orchard, and Tye Ruotolo, among many others. Now seeking to put forth a good showing at this year’s ADCC Trials, Colvin has been a regular feature on UFC Fight Pass’ submission grappling offerings; he has twice been asked to the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI), has fought on Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground (SUG) five times, and has appeared extensively at Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds, an event in which open-handed strikes are permitted.   “I love being on UFC Fight Pass and the big stages with top competition. That’s really what it’s all about,” Colvin said.  In MMA, Colvin has demonstrated his world-class grappling skills to the fullest.  After two professional fights in local promotion Xtreme Fight Night (XFN), he stands at a perfect 2-0 with two finishes courtesy of his dominant ground and pound.  “Hunter is one of the more accomplished grapplers in the US right now with professional MMA experience,” said Matt Dodge, CEO of Dodge Sports. “We’re syncing up at the perfect time to really take his career to the next level. Aside from a world-class grappling skill set, I love his mentality. Anyone who is willing to give up 90 pounds to Gabriel Gonzaga in a grappling match, I’ll stand behind.”  Colvin will look to continue to challenge himself inside the cage in 2021 and hopes to fight in April.  Though he has competed in jiu jitsu matches against opponents ranging from welterweight to super heavyweight, Colvin aims to solidify his status as a top prospect in the sport’s middleweight division.  “My goal is just to get my feet wet a little bit more in MMA. I’m only 2-0. I want to end this year at 6-0, preferably; get a little bit more experience, and that will get me going into next year. I’ll turn 27, and I think I’ll be at a good age to start making a run at those bigger promotions, the UFC and ONE FC.”