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Event:
EVO 275: Monster
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover wants to clinch.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Molovgomedov finds it's way through Hoover's defenses.
Hoover throws a looping overhand right but Molovgomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Hoover slips under a jab from Molovgomedov .
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov .
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoover.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Hoover sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Hoover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hoover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Hoover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoover told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Molovgomedov slows down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoover obliges.
A short body shot lands from Hoover as the two fighters clinch.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover works on Molovgomedov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Hoover.
I was talking to Molovgomedov 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov presses Hoover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Hoover blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov .
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoover is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoover lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry Molovgomedov 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!
Molovgomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoover blocks it with crossed arms.
Molovgomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoover.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoover avoids it.#T3#
Come on Molovgomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Hoover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoover avoids it.
Molovgomedov pushes Hoover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Molovgomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover misses with a body punch.
Molovgomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molovgomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry Molovgomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Hoover.
Hoover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molovgomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Molovgomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoover tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
Good body shot from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoover's face.
#T4#
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoover avoids the damage to the body.
Hoover presses Molovgomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molovgomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a body punch.
Hoover misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoover up against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Molovgomedov .
Hoover blocks an elbow strike.
Hoover leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Molovgomedov 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hoover lands a really nice looking cross but Molovgomedov seems unphased.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoover.
Molovgomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoover. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molovgomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Molovgomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Molovgomedov . Those never looked like landing.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Hoover looks to land a combination. Molovgomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molovgomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hoover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover tries to move to mount but Molovgomedov blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Molovgomedov 's face as Hoover controls the position.
Hoover looking to control but instead Molovgomedov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molovgomedov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Molovgomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoover.
Hoover stalling away here and it's allowed Molovgomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Molovgomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molovgomedov keeping full guard, as Hoover tries to pass.
Hoover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molovgomedov 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.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving.
Molovgomedov wants to sweep here but Hoover controlling him for the moment.
Molovgomedov is pulling down on Hoover's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Hoover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Molovgomedov has control of Hoover's left arm, preventing Hoover from doing any damage.
Hoover trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hoover drives through and clinches with Molovgomedov against the cage.
Hoover pressing his opponent against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoover avoids it.
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Hoover.
Molovgomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoover avoids a wild elbow strike from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov takes a shot to the head.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoover.
#TD2#
Hoover turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Molovgomedov tries to buck Hoover off but Hoover is having none of it.
Hoover is looking to take a break and control but Molovgomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molovgomedov is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it. #T4#
Molovgomedov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hoover's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Molovgomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Molovgomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hoover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molovgomedov defends it easily.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominic Hoover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Molovgomedov 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover is looking to clinch but Molovgomedov is avoiding it.
Dominic Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover sizes up Molovgomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molovgomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoover. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoover takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover dives in for a single leg takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoover checks it well.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoover was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov .
Hoover misses with a wild body shot.
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoover misses with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov throws a counter high kick but Hoover was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hoover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molovgomedov throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Hoover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov 's calf.#T1#
Molovgomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoover checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molovgomedov . That's going to slow Hoover down.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoover shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Hoover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoover lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molovgomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoover wants to pass the guard but Molovgomedov is keeping the position.
Hoover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoover is pushing down on Molovgomedov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molovgomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Molovgomedov is controlling Hoover's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Hoover sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominic Hoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molovgomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molovgomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Hoover any problems.
Molovgomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Molovgomedov slips a nice elbow through Hoover's hands, connecting with Hoover's forehead.
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Hoover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Molovgomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Molovgomedov won't allow Hoover to sweep him here.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hoover's brow.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hoover's brow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Molovgomedov distracts Hoover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Hoover.
Molovgomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molovgomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molovgomedov working some strikes from top position.
Hoover looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoover, not yet.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of digs.
Hoover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Molovgomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Molovgomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoover has his hands on Molovgomedov 's head, controlling the position.
Hoover is trying to keep Molovgomedov in close.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov postures up.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoover has momentary wrist control but Molovgomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hoover's brow.
Molovgomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Molovgomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molovgomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !
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Event:
Infinity: 155 Title Tournament
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Pioneeri.
Hoover throws a hook to the side of Pioneeri's head but Pioneeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pioneeri scores with a jab. Hoover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pioneeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pioneeri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
Pioneeri throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Hoover lands a body shot.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Hoover's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pioneeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Hoover clinches up with Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pioneeri.
Hoover lands a left hand.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pioneeri as Hoover tries to tie him up.
Hoover tries to stall but Pioneeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pioneeri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover is looking to control Pioneeri's arms but Pioneeri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoover has his back to the cage.
Hoover lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoover is defending well.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominic Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pioneeri's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoover pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pioneeri is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Hoover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
Hoover looks to score with a jab to the body but Pioneeri is just out of range.#TD2#
Pioneeri feints and as Hoover raises his hands in defense, Pioneeri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoover controls Pioneeri momentarily but Pioneeri frees himself.
Hoover wants to sweep here but Pioneeri controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoover seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pioneeri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hoover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pioneeri is aware though and is defending well.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pioneeri chips away with some ground and pound.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pioneeri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover working a defensive guard here.
Hoover is pulling down on Pioneeri's head. It's preventing any offense from Pioneeri, at least for the moment.
Hoover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pioneeri's guard. #REVR##T4#
Pioneeri working a defensive guard here.
Hoover trying to control but Pioneeri is working from the bottom.
Hoover's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pioneeri has his foot on Hoover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoover works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoover is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Pioneeri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoover controls the pace.
Hoover looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Pioneeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pioneeri connects with a right hand. Hoover shakes it off.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pioneeri misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Hoover takes one on the button.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pioneeri! But no joy.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri lands a right hook to the body.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Hoover clinches.
Pioneeri tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
#T1#
Hoover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pioneeri blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hoover.
Pioneeri has Hoover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pioneeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pioneeri can turn it around.
Hoover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Hoover scores with a knee to the head.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover stalling the fight.
Hoover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Hoover crunches a lovely knee into Pioneeri's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoover.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Hoover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoover pushes off an throws an elbow but Pioneeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pioneeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover pushes Pioneeri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
Hoover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoover lands a nice elbow.
Pioneeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hoover.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Pioneeri is breathing heavily.
Pioneeri avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominic Hoover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoover lands a shot to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pioneeri is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover is struggling to control the position.
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Pioneeri controls the action.
#T4#
A short right from Hoover on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pioneeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Pioneeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Hoover scores with a shot to the body.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Hoover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri stalks Hoover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoover's face. Hoover staggers backwards, shaken.
Pioneeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's front leg with a kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Hoover has Pioneeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Pioneeri misses with the head strike.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri prevents a body shot from Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoover working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pioneeri.
Hoover trying to land knees to the body.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pioneeri has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover. #T2#
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
Hoover tries a body shot but Pioneeri blocks it.
Hoover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pioneeri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown but Hoover manages to get underhooks.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover landing knees to the body.
Hoover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pioneeri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoover.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Hoover tries to throw a body punch but Pioneeri avoids it by throwing Hoover back against the cage.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hoover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pioneeri tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover lands an elbow inside.
Hoover lands an elbow that stopped Pioneeri in his tracks for a moment.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head.
Good body shot from Pioneeri.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Hoover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pioneeri's defenses.
Pioneeri managing to block the knees to the body from Hoover.
#T4#
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover is pushing Pioneeri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head.
Hoover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pioneeri is defending well for now.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Pioneeri is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoover obliges.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Pioneeri has picked Hoover up - he's going for a ride! Pioneeri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hoover wants to control position but Pioneeri is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Hoover here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Prestige FC 64:
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Darrow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Darrow throws an elbow but misses.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Darrow misses with a leg kick
and Hoover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Hoover finds it's target.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a kick to the body.
Hoover throws a low kick, looking for Darrow's leg but Darrow calmly moves out of range.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Hoover throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darrow if he has to take too many more of those.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoover.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoover has time to react.
Hoover stuns Darrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Darrow tries to land a leg kick but Hoover saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoover throws out the jab.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoover lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
Hoover throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominic Hoover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover connects with a crisp jab.
Darrow lands with an overhand left.
Hoover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hoover.
Hoover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoover is out of range. #CL#
Darrow rushes Hoover and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoover's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position.
A short right from Hoover.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Hoover can't break the clinch.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Hoover pushes off an throws an elbow but Darrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Hoover breaks the clinch.
Hoover lands a nice hook to Darrow's body. Darrow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Darrow clinches.
Hoover misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Hoover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hoover.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoover.
#BC2#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoover as he avoids it easily.
Hoover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoover moves out of range of the body kick.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoover's calf.
Hoover lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
#KD2#
Hoover drops Darrow with a beautiful combination! Darrow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoover is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!#T3#
Hoover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoover connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Darrow covering up! Hoover comes in with a big uppercut and Darrow goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominic Hoover!
After the fight, Dominic Hoover 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:
Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zarco ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
Hoover drops his hands momentarily and Zarco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Hoover misses.
Zarco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zarco avoids the head kick by Hoover.
Zarco throws a counter high kick but Hoover was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hoover avoids the head kick by Zarco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoover! But no joy.
Hoover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover digs a good body shot into Zarco's ribs.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Zarco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoover takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Zarco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zarco misses with a few strikes there.
Zarco connects with a right hand. Hoover shakes it off.
Hoover scores with a head kick.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Zarco.
Nice jab there from Hoover. #T1#
Hoover lands with a nice body punch.
Zarco misses with a straight right.
Zarco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zarco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zarco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zarco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoover connects with a leg kick. Zarco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zarco cracks the inside of Hoover's front leg.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Zarco avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Zarco misses its target.
Hoover throws a right hand that Zarco ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarco also avoids with ease.
Zarco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoover.
Zarco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zarco misses with a few strikes there.
Zarco throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Zarco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hoover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zarco manages to avoid it.
Hoover looks to score with a jab to the body but Zarco is just out of range.
Zarco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoover was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarco.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zarco.
Zarco tries a head kick but it misses.
Zarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Zarco clinches up against the ropes.
Zarco scores with a knee to the head.
Zarco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zarco lands an uppercut.
Hoover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoover misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Zarco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Hoover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoover.
Zarco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoover.
Hoover lands a body shot. #T3#
Hoover is trying to push Zarco away but Zarco has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zarco trying to land knees to the body.
Zarco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoover wants to get back to striking at distance but Zarco won't allow it.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the head but Hoover blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover swings for the body but Zarco moves out of range.
Zarco throws a low kick but Hoover avoids it.
Hoover is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zarco with a body shot.
Zarco staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Hoover blocks the low kick.
Hoover takes a swing at Zarco's ribcage but misses.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hoover tries to bum rush Zarco with a series of wild strikes but Zarco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zarco blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Zarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Zarco misses with a head kick.
Zarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zarco wants to clinch up but Hoover keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarco avoids the head kick by Hoover.
Zarco looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Zarco.
Nice shot by Hoover.
Hoover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zarco counters with a head kick.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Hoover misses with a body kick.
Hoover throws a low kick but Zarco moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Zarco misses its target.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hoover. Beautiful body shot.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Zarco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that round.
That's time! Zarco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Zarco scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoover should have avoided that one.
Hoover throws the kick towards the body but Zarco avoids it.
Hoover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoover throws a sloppy body shot
and Zarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zarco lands a jab to the nose.
Hoover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zarco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoover scrambles back to his feet.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zarco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zarco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dominic Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws the kick towards the body but Zarco avoids it.
Zarco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoover throws a head kick but Zarco moves out of range.
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zarco dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
#T1#
Hoover takes a swing at Zarco's ribcage but misses.
Zarco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover throws a push kick but Zarco slaps the foot to one side.
Zarco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoover.
Hoover scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zarco fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoover in the body.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Zarco throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover unleashes a big counter combination but Zarco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoover connects with a right hand. Zarco shakes it off.
Hoover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarco throws a combination. Hoover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Zarco moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover presses Zarco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zarco lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Zarco controls the action.
Hoover blocks a body shot from Zarco.
Zarco lands a shoulder strike.
Hoover leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Hoover is trying to break free.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarco has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoover has had enough of the clinch but Zarco keeps him there for the moment.
Zarco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Zarco controls his hands.
Antonio Zarco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zarco prevents Hoover from breaking the clinch.
Zarco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zarco avoids it.
Zarco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Zarco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarco has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zarco.
Zarco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Zarco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hoover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but Zarco is controlling the position.
Hoover misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zarco.
Zarco scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zarco.
Hoover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zarco obliges.
Hoover is trying to force a seperation but Zarco has the dominant position.
Zarco connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Zarco.
Zarco pushes Hoover back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zarco lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarco lands a nice uppercut.
Zarco missing with knees to the body.
Zarco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Zarco.
A knee to the head by Zarco.
Hoover looking to slow down the pace here.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zarco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover trying to land knees to the body.
Hoover is trying to break the clinch but Zarco is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zarco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zarco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hoover misses with a combination
#KD#
and Zarco counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoover! Zarco lets Hoover back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Hoover is rocked!
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarco staying out of range there.
Hoover is still on wobbly legs! Can Zarco finish him?
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Zarco moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
#KD#
Zarco cracks Hoover with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoover looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zarco finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarco connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hoover out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Zarco!
Antonio Zarco is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Antonio Zarco rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Prestige FC 56: Ketto
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Hoover keeps Couture at a distance using the push kick.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoover.
Hoover tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Hoover's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely. #T1#
Couture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoover has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Couture is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoover is working Couture over against the ropes.
Hoover lands a shoulder strike.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Hoover cracks Couture with a good jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoover scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Hoover scores with a jab to the head.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoover scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Hoover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couture's head backwards.
Hoover stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoover works over Couture's head and body with a nice combination.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Hoover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Hoover gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hoover is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Couture can't fight it off and eventually Hoover manages to take the fight to the floor. Couture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. #SU2#
Hoover stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couture has time to react.
Hoover tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoover jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Couture blocks a head kick by Hoover.
#T4#
Hoover misses with a body shot.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover throws a nice head kick!
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture moves out of range as Hoover strikes.
Hoover throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Hoover.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good shot there by Hoover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoover connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoover looks to throw a body kick
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Hoover.
Hoover misses with a body shot.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Hoover tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hoover moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoover lands an uppercut.
Couture working aggressively here.
Hoover looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoover connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Couture working aggressively here.
Hoover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoover.
#T1#
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Hoover instigates a clinch.
Hoover lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Hoover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Dominic Hoover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
A short right from Hoover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Couture breaks the clinch.
Hoover throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range. #T2#
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoover.#CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Couture manages to get underhooks.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoover working aggressively here.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoover misses with a knee to the head.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Couture manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Couture misses with some punches.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hoover is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Hoover.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Couture won't want to take too many of those.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Hoover lands a right hand.
Couture misses with the head strike.
A short left from Couture.
Hoover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Couture prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoover tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Hoover throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture. #TD2#
Hoover has clasped his hands together around Couture's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Hoover decides to stand back up.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Hoover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hoover forces Couture back against the ropes and clinches.
Hoover tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoover lands with a left to the head.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Hoover.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Couture working aggressively here.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hoover connects with a crisp jab.
Hoover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoover.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Hoover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoover.
Hoover throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Hoover throws a one two combo.
Hoover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoover tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominic Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture moves forwards but Hoover connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Hoover has managed to clinch.
Hoover is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hoover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Hoover misses with a two punch combination.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Hoover takes one to the side of the head.
Hoover throws a nice outside leg kick.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Couture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Couture.#BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Hoover throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Hoover slips a jab from Couture.
Hoover moves to clinch but Couture breaks away
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoover throws a body kick that misses.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Hoover takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hoover pushes Couture up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Hoover throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover misses with a right hand
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.#CL2#
Hoover moves into the clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Couture blocks a leg kick.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoover slips a jab from Couture.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoover is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoover has his back to the ropes.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Hoover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover scores with a shot to the side of Couture's head.
Hoover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Hoover lands a nice uppercut.
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hoover throws an elbow but misses.
Hoover throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Hoover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoover throws a head punch that misses.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoover has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture working aggressively here.
Hoover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Hoover lands with a left to the head.
Hoover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Hoover lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
Hoover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoover lands an elbow just above Couture 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Hoover.
Hoover scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoover obliges.#T2#
Hoover crunches a lovely knee into Couture's ribcage.
Hoover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hoover lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoover passes to side control.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Hoover taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Hoover 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.#T3#
Couture is not content to let Hoover control the position.
Hoover prevents Couture from escaping the position.
Hoover has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Couture!
Couture tries to buck Hoover off but he can't manage it.
Hoover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hoover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Hoover controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoover tries to control but Couture wriggling away. #SU2#
Hoover stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hoover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.#T4#
Hoover tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Hoover rushes Couture and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hoover scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Hoover drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Couture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hoover lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Hoover lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Hoover pushes Couture up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that fourth round.
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.
#R5##CL2#
Hoover drives through and clinches with Couture against the ropes.
Hoover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover scores with a jab.#CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hoover blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Hoover ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoover no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Couture is looking to stand up but Hoover won't let him. #SUB2#
Hoover is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
Hoover has a closed guard, preventing Couture from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hoover controlling Couture's posture.
Couture would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoover is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Hoover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoover pushes down on Couture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoover prevents Couture from standing back up.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominic Hoover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hoover is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoover in particular looking to stall.
Hoover has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hoover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couture is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hoover controlling his opponent.
Hoover trying to control but Couture is having none of it. #SU2#
Hoover stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dominic Hoover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoover with a jab.
Hoover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hoover clinches up against the ropes.
Couture can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoover slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture misses the jab.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Hoover lands a head kick!
Hoover scores with a jab to the body.
Hoover defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoover scores with a jab.
Hoover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!#CL2#
Hoover gets a clinch. #BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Hoover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover cracks Couture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoover moves out of range as Couture strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoover! But no joy.#CL2#
Hoover instigates a clinch.
Couture misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Hoover! Dominic Hoover retains his welterweight title!
Dominic Hoover tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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