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Event: CEC 700.5     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooper sprawls well. He's pushed Scaletta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooper scores with a three punch combo!
Scaletta misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Scaletta pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper misses with some punches. #TD#
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scaletta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaletta takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hooper has the hooks in. Scaletta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Hooper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scaletta has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper lands shots from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hooper's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1#
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Hooper gets his hands free.
Hooper is punishing Scaletta with some ground and pound.
Scaletta turns into Hooper and is now in his guard.
Scaletta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooper is retaining full guard.
Hooper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scaletta trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom. #T2#
Scaletta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hooper is controlling Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Scaletta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hooper dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scaletta's head.#SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooper defends well.
Scaletta wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooper's guard. #REVB#
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scaletta's guard. #REVR##T4#
Scaletta working a defensive guard here. #ES2#
Scaletta has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hooper has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta tries to stall but Hooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scaletta is trying to drag Hooper to the mat but Hooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scaletta has Hooper pushed against the cage.
Scaletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Hooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scaletta slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scalettas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Hooper does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scaletta is defended easily by Hooper.
Scaletta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scaletta's hands.
Scaletta moves out of range of the leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Scaletta misses.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Scaletta has Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaletta trying to control the position but instead, Hooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scaletta into the cage.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Scaletta controls his hands.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper tries to work over Scaletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta. #T3#
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper. #BC2#
Scaletta breaks from the clinch.
Scaletta moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
As Hooper backs off Scaletta throws a huge counter combo but Hooper manages to avoid it all.
Scaletta moves out of range of the leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Hooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scaletta's head backwards.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Scaletta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scaletta can do to turn this around?
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Scaletta avoids the body shot from Hooper. #T4#
Hooper dips to his left and cracks Scaletta with an uppercut!
Hooper stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaletta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scaletta tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Scaletta's leg. Scaletta is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Scaletta's ribs.
Scaletta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Scaletta settles back down.
Hooper leaves Scaletta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scaletta takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
Hooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scaletta on the side of the head.
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Hooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Scaletta responds with a good body kick, but Hooper manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hooper. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Hooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scaletta.
Hooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Scaletta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hooper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scaletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Scaletta with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Scaletta moves into the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Scaletta to the mat but Scaletta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land. #T2#
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scaletta blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scaletta stalling in the clinch but Hooper improves position.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaletta's elbow.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scaletta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Hooper misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scaletta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Scaletta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Scaletta is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Scaletta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Scaletta down.
Scaletta seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta blocks a jab.#T4#
Hooper digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Hooper lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Hooper throws a hook but Scaletta avoids it easily.
Hooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scaletta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scaletta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Scaletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

In his post fight interview, Troy Hooper gave a big smile as he said 'This will be my last fight. I want to thank everyone that helped me in my career, most of all Sammy Fairtex who took me in when everyone else had counted me out. Respect! '.

 

Event: CEC 697     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Hooper sprawls well.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson slips a straight right by Hooper.
A countering left hand to the body from Peterson misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Hooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson. #T1#
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson cracks Hooper with a good jab.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hooper's head backwards.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooper somewhat.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Hooper.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Hooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peterson on his heels. He'll look to pass Peterson's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper seems keen to control Peterson's posture.
Hooper trying to control the position.
Hooper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hooper looking to control. #T4#
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Hooper. #TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Hooper has his hands on Peterson's head, controlling the position.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVR#
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.#T1#
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper lands a couple of digs.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hooper is in close to Peterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooper distracts Peterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson is looking to sweep but instead, Hooper has passed into half guard.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Hooper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Peterson can't escape the position.
The referee warns Peterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson striking from the bottom.
Hooper is nestled in close to Peterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Peterson's temple.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson gets full guard.
Peterson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hooper prevents Peterson from standing back up.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Hooper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson manages to get to full guard.
Hooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Hooper is in close to Peterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hooper enables Peterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hooper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Peterson tries to strike from the bottom.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooper is working Peterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooper is standing up over Peterson. Peterson looks to escape but Hooper dives into side control.
Peterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hooper landing a few strikes.
Hooper cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooper working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Hooper lands a decent elbow from side control.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooper lands some shots froms side control.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Hooper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooper's back!
Hooper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Peterson misses with a punch to the head.
Hooper tries to break free.
Peterson struggling to land strikes to the head as Hooper covers up.
Hooper is taking damage to the body and head.
Hooper covers up after that shot from Peterson.
Hooper grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper avoids the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson is landing with strikes from the back.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Peterson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hooper trying to control the action but Peterson just sinks the hooks in.
Peterson misses with an elbow to the head.
Peterson is hanging on to Hooper's back as he tries to escape.
Peterson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hooper hold on?
Hooper is really stuck here.
Peterson tries to keep control of the position but Hooper is staying busy.
Peterson keeps control of the position as Hooper tries to break free.
Hooper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
I think Hooper 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dylan Peterson!

After winning the bout, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC: NEW ERA     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hooper is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Hooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz slips under a jab from Hooper.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Hooper throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper with a jab.
Hooper takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hooper's head.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.#T2#
Hooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
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!
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hooper thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hooper misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Hooper's belly button to the back.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.#T1#
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Diaz throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Hooper tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a body shot.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Hooper looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooper.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Hooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Hooper - just one landing.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Hooper takes one on the button.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Hooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hooper throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Hooper scores with a jab.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz stuns Hooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Hooper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Hooper cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Hooper knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Hooper avoids nicely.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooper has time to react.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Hooper only half commits.
Hooper misses with a leg kick.
Dick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
A left lands for Diaz.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hooper under the eye.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz misses with a hook.#T3#
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz digs a good hook to Hooper's body.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hooper tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Hooper throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Hooper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.#ROC2#Hooper is rocked!
Hooper cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Hooper scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Hooper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Diaz.
I think Hooper 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper 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.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.

 

Event: CWC MMA LEGENDS LEAGUE     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durden looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper tries to clinch but Durden moves away
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Durden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Durden counters with a right hand to the body.
Hooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Durden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hooper needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Durden throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durden.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden is looking for the big counter here.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Decent striking displayed by Hooper there.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hooper.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Hooper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper lands a jab to the nose.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Donk. Hooper catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Durden scores with the left hand. Hooper knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durden staying out of range there.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper misses with a kick to the body.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hooper throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Hooper seems unphased.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hooper misses the jab.
Durden avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hooper throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooper as he connects with a hook.
Durden wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hooper throws a combination. Durden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Hooper.
Durden tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Durden. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Hooper with a hook.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Durden slips under a jab from Hooper.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden is looking for the big counter here.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden 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.
Durden stuns Hooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Durden.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden slips a straight right by Hooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Durden scores with a three punch combo!
Hooper throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
Durden throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper with a nice cross.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden lunges at Hooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooper's hand.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Hooper defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden jabs Hooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tyler Durden!

Tyler Durden wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Tyler Durden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: YB Sol Round 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Tepes lands a nice hook to Hooper's body. Hooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hooper throws a right hand that Tepes ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes also avoids with ease.
Tepes scores with a hook.
A big left from Tepes misses.
Tepes connects with a jab.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Tepes.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
As Tepes backs away, Hooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Hooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Hooper does no damage. #T1#
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hooper takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hooper at a distance.
Hooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Tepes's ribs.
Tepes lands an overhand right.
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Tepes.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes.#T2#
Tepes slips a jab from Hooper.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes there.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes.
Tepes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Tepes. #CL#
Hooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Hooper gets through Tepes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land. #T4#
Tepes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hooper won't allow it.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Tepes gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tepes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Hooper rushes Tepes and presses him up against the cage.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tepes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooper off the cage and back into range.
Hooper throws a jab when Tepes was well out of range.
Hooper clobbers Tepes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Hooper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tepes is positioning himself well to prevent Hooper advancing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tepes trying to control but Hooper postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses with a head shot. Tepes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tepes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Tepes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Tepes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Hooper trying to control but Tepes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes has control of Hooper's left arm, preventing Hooper from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Hooper lands.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tepes counter with a right hand. #T3#
Tepes looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Tepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Hooper cracks Tepes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes misses with a looping left.
A big right from Tepes misses.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes.
Tepes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Hooper slips under a jab.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Hooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooper throws an off balance right hand
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Tepes.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Tepes.
Tepes looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hooper swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes unleashes a big counter combination but Hooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tepes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tepes as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooper. That snapped Tepes's head back.
Tepes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Hooper slips under a jab from Tepes.
Hooper misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hooper instigates a clinch.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Hooper is leaning against Tepes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Troy Hooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hooper gets through Tepes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Tepes is leaning against Hooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hooper misses with some punches. #T1#
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hooper has hold of one of Tepes's legs. Tepes is fighting the takedown attempt but Hooper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tepes pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Tepes gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruno Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hooper throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes misses the target.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hooper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes on the side of the head.
Tepes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooper cracks Tepes with a good jab.
Tepes with the inside leg kick. #T3#
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Hooper has a takedown stuffed.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes throws out the jab.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes lands a head kick!
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper walks into a left hand.
Tepes jabs Hooper right on the nose. Hooper blinks but takes it well.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Hooper there.
Tepes cracks Hooper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes moves away.
Tepes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Tepes moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper lands a jab.
A combination from Tepes does no damage.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper slips a straight right by Tepes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hooper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Hooper!

A less than humble Troy Hooper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rydeland needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Rydeland as Hooper shoots in.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Rydeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Rydeland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydeland.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD#
Hooper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a strike but Rydeland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rydeland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rydeland postures up.
Hooper 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#
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rydeland's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper trying to advance position but Rydeland counters by regaining guard.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydeland has his hands on Hooper's head, controlling the position.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Rydeland lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
Rydeland throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Rydeland forces Hooper back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Rydeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch. #TD#
Hooper wants the takedown. Rydeland is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rydeland's guard against the cage.
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!
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working. #T1#
Hooper wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Rydeland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hooper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooper being controlled for a moment.
Hooper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well. #T3#
Rydeland controlling the action here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back!#T4#
Hooper lands shots from the back.
Hooper scores with punches to the body.
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rydeland covers up after that shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hooper is punishing Rydeland with some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hooper.
Hooper missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range. #CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
A short left from Rydeland.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Rydeland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydeland manages to land in guard.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hooper is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Hooper 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.#T1#
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper trying to control the position here.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling the position.#T3#
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Rydeland stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Rydeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rydeland prevents it.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Rydeland manages to get underhooks.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

A very excited looking Troy Hooper 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.

 

Event: Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hooper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.#SUB#
Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hooper rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Hooper is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Eight Limbs II - Momentum     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Robbo off the ropes and back into range.
Hooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbo at a distance.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hooper is looking for the big counter here.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Robbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Robbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Robbo lands a nice hook to Hooper's body. Hooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
As Hooper tries to get set, Robbo tries to push him back and clinch up but Hooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robbo moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbo.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hooper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Robbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robbo.
Robbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Robbo throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper throws a jab when Robbo was well out of range.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Jesus Robbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbo.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robbo misses with the combination.
Robbo slips a straight right by Hooper.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Robbo moves out of range.
Robbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper misses with a looping right.#T3#
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbo moves away.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Robbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Robbo slips the punch.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Robbo there.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbo moves away.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Robbo misses the shot to the body.
Robbo throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robbo throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
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!
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robbo under the eye.
Robbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbo jabs at Hooper's body.
Hooper stuns Robbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robbo throws a big counter combination but Hooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Robbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Robbo settles back down.
Hooper takes a swing at Robbo's ribcage but misses.
Robbo throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbo at a distance.
Hooper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Robbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper walks into a left hand.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbo.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Robbo moved out of range nicely.
Hooper lands with a hook. Robbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat.
Robbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper. #T1#
Robbo misses with a straight right.
Robbo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Robbo is looking to counter the offense by Hooper and move into the clinch.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper works over Robbo's head and body with a nice combination.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robbo momentarily.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Robbo avoids them all with ease.
Robbo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Robbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper with a jab.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Robbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Robbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hooper scores with a jab to the head.
Robbo staying out of range there.
Hooper cracks the inside of Robbo's front leg.
Robbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooper's hands.
Hooper digs a good hook to Robbo's body.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Robbo's leg. Robbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Robbo slips the punch.
Robbo lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper throws a body punch but Robbo moves out of range.
Hooper connects with a looping right hand.
Robbo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbo tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Robbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robbo tries to counter by clinching up but Hooper breaks away and moves out of range.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbo.
Robbo misses with a two punch combination.
Robbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hooper if he has to take too many more of those.
Hooper jabs at Robbo's body.
Robbo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Robbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robbo's head.
Hooper misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Robbo lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Robbo throws out a leg kick but Hooper moves out of range and Robbo only half commits.
Robbo is looking to land body kicks.
Robbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robbo wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robbo throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbo misses with a body kick.
Hooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Robbo misses with an uppercut.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Robbo moves into the clinch.
Robbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
A short uppercut from Robbo.
Robbo tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbo throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Robbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robbo.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Robbo.
Robbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbo backwards.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Robbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Robbo.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper tries a body shot but Robbo blocks it.
Robbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Robbo controls the action.
Robbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbo.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbo blocks an uppercut.
Jesus Robbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Robbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbo.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Robbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbo takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Robbo.
Robbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robbo lands with a right to the head.
Hooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Robbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbo.
Robbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbo lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Robbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Robbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Robbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Robbo lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Hooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Robbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Robbo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the ropes.
Robbo can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Robbo has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
A head punch on the inside from Robbo fails to land.
Robbo tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Robbo digs a right hand underneath Hooper's ribcage. Hooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robbo pushes Hooper back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Robbo can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action. #BC#
Robbo breaks the clinch.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Robbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Robbo. That snapped Hooper's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hooper cracks Robbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Robbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooper.
Robbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robbo cracks Hooper with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Hooper is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Hooper is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Hooper could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jesus Robbo!

 

Event: TR6: BOAGRIUS VS. PETERSON     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boone misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hooper counters with a single leg into guard. Boone didn't expect that.
Hooper lands a couple of digs.
Hooper distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Boone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
Hooper is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooper pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Boone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boone has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Boone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boone moves into full guard.
Hooper is standing up over Boone. Boone looks to escape but Hooper dives into side control.
Hooper scores with punches from side control.
Hooper lands a nice forearm strike.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper looks up at the clock and then as Boone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hooper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Boone is rocked!
Hooper working the head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Hooper! That's hurt Boone! Will he recover? Hooper fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Hooper lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper scores with a hook.
Orsini moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
And Orsini responds with a good body kick, but Hooper manages to step out the way in time.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Orsini.
Hooper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
Hooper slips a straight right by Orsini.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hooper gets a takedown into half guard.
Hooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orsini is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Hooper trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orsini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hooper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orsini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orsini controls Hooper momentarily but Hooper frees himself.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orsini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orsini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hooper misses with a looping right.#TD#
Hooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orsini on his heels. He'll look to pass Orsini's guard now, I'm sure.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsini's head.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Orsini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini 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.#T1##SUB2#
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Orsini's legs - danger averted.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsini looking to control but Hooper passes into half guard.
Hooper is trying to control the action in half guard but Orsini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Orsini is working away.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orsini wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orsini.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper stands up over Orsini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB#
Orsini postures up and lands a big shot to Hooper's brow.
Hooper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orsini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orsini.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Hooper is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
A jab from Orsini misses.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Orsini misses. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooper is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini prevents Hooper from improving his position.
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini. #T1#
Hooper is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hooper controlling Orsini's posture.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Hooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Orsini pushes a forearm under Hooper's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hooper is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Alessandro Orsini 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.

 

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick that half lands.
Hooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Bakunin's body. Bakunin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakunin rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Hooper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBakunin.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Bakunin tries to sprawl but Hooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Bakunin tries to kick Hooper off but Hooper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
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.
Hooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakunin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakunin is trying to stand. #T3#
Hooper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hooper is trying to control. Bakunin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bakunin has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooper working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him #T4#
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Hooper is controlling well.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hooper lands strikes from half guard.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Bakunin 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.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's time! Bakunin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hooper throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper feints the counter takedown.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bakunin 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.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!#TD2#
Hooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakunin.#T1#
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakunin is retaining full guard.
Hooper postures up in Bakunin's guard and throws a big left but Bakunin blocks it.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Hooper stops Bakunin from standing up.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper trying to control but Bakunin is working from the bottom.
Bakunin has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Bakunin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hooper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakunin keeps working.
Hooper winds up and cracks Bakunin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hooper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him #T3#
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper is trying to control. Bakunin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Bakunin is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from standing back up. #T4#
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hooper lands strikes from half guard.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Bakunin's temple.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Bakunin's hands, connecting with Bakunin's forehead.
Bakunin pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control.
Bakunin gets full guard.
Hooper won't allow Bakunin to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is looking to stand back up but Hooper counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper throws a right hand that Bakunin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakunin also avoids with ease.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
Hooper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Bakunin throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Jab from Hooper.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
A left and a right from Hooper both land. Nice combination.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakunin defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper fails to land the takedown.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakunin tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper slips a jab from Bakunin.#T3#
Bakunin takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Hooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooper.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakunin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Hooper clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

After the fight, Troy Hooper 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.
In defeat, Mikhail Bakunin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Hepple throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Hooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hepple's guard.#ES#
Hepple pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
Hepple misses with a body shot.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Hepple is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs.
Jab by Hooper.
We've been informed that Hooper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hepple checks a leg kick.
Hepple misses with a looping right.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Hepple moved out of range nicely.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hepple blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hepple throws a head kick that Hooper semi-blocks.
Hooper digs a good hook to Hepple's body.
A big left from Hepple misses.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hepple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hepple misses the shot to the body.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hepple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hepple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Hepple pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hepple misses with a hook.
Hooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hepple scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hepple misses with an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hepple has Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
Hepple lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooper or not.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hepple gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hepple pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
Hepple throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hooper's head.
Hepple defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Hepple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Hepple.#T3#
Hepple throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Hooper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hepple to the mat! Hepple manages to get full guard.
Hepple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hepple has wrist control.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hepple is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hepple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hepple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper is in close to Hepple's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Hepple manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hepple misses with a straight left.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hepple but Hepple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hepple throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hepple, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Hepple.
Hooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hepple on the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a hook. Hepple ducked under it nicely.
Hepple throws a front kick aimed at Hooper's knee but Hooper avoids it well.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper defending well as Hepple loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hepple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hepple with a hook.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Hepple saw that one coming.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hepple at a distance.
Hooper throws a jab when Hepple was well out of range.
Hepple on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hepple wants to clinch.
Hepple throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hepple slips under a jab.
Hepple lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Hepple ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Hepple counters with a low kick, right behind Hooper 's knee.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Hepple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper. #T1#
Hepple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
Hooper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hepple is able to avoid easily.
Hepple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hepple blocks a head kick by Hooper.
Ronnie Hepple is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hepple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hepple walks into a jab.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Hepple ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hepple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hepple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
Hepple gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hepple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##TD2#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Hepple up, before dumping him to the ground. Hepple manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hepple's head.
Hepple wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hepple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper prevents Hepple from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hooper is working Hepple over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hepple wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Hepple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hepple wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper. #TD2#
Hooper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hepple can't fight it off and eventually Hooper manages to take the fight to the floor. Hepple looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Hepple manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hepple stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hepple scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple lands a body punch.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hooper lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hepple scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that Hepple sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Hooper misses. #T4#
Hepple staying out of range there.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Hepple.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hepple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hepple.
A punch combination from Hepple misses.
Hepple slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hepple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hepple. Hepple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Hepple will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Hooper misses.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Hepple's leg. Hepple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Hepple. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Hepple counters with a low kick, right behind Hooper 's knee.
Hooper throws the left hand but Hepple avoids the punch easily.
Hepple throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper feints the counter takedown.
Hepple misses with a body shot.
Hepple connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper slips a jab from Hepple.
Hooper throws the left hand but Hepple avoids the punch easily.
Hepple throws a big counter combination but Hooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws an off balance right hand
and Hepple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hepple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hepple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hepple scores with a decent looking hook.
Hepple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hepple wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hepple misses with a hook
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hepple tried to score with a low kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Hepple.
Hepple slips a straight right by Hooper.
Hepple lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooper off the cage and back into range.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooper works Hepple's body with a nice hook.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Hepple pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
Hepple throws a right and a left that Hooper avoids nicely.
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hepple stuffs the takedown attempt from Hooper. Hooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Hepple scores with the left hand. Hooper knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hepple.
Hepple misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hepple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Hepple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hepple scrambles back to his feet.
Hepple scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot lands for Hepple.
Hooper feints and then cracks Hepple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hepple down.
Hepple misses with a double jab.
Hepple misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hepple.
Hepple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hepple in his tracks.
Hepple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper tries to land a leg kick but Hepple saw it coming and moves away.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Hepple counters with a head kick. That will keep Hooper thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Hepple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hepple with a jab.
Hepple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ronnie Hepple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hepple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Hepple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Hooper.
Hepple lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooper's sensitive parts.
Hepple moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Hepple.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Hepple makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hepple is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Hepple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Hepple pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hepple avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie Hepple.
Well Hepple 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Hepple!

Ronnie Hepple bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Hooper takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hawtry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawtry misses with a looping left.
Hawtry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Hawtry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.#TD#
Hooper gets caught napping as Hawtry dives in and scores a takedown. Hooper manages to retain guard.
Hooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hawtry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooper is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawtry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawtry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawtry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawtry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hawtry has gone for a leg lock! Hooper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawtry's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hawtry is looking for a triangle but Hooper pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawtry holds on and takes a little breather.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hawtry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hawtry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hooper lands a couple of digs.
Hawtry is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hooper distracts Hawtry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawtry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawtry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hawtry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawtry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooper has wrist control.
Hawtry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawtry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper is adopting a defensive guard.
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawtry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Hawtry controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawtry trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawtry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawtry tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawtry's head.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Hawtry misses the jab.#CL#
Hawtry has Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawtry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawtry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawtry tries to break free.
Hawtry covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hooper lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hawtry just trying to survive but Hooper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Hooper struggling to land strikes to the head as Hawtry covers up.
Hooper missing with punches from the back.
Hooper is throwing strikes but Hawtry counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Hawtry regains half guard.
Hawtry trying to control from the bottom.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawtry defending well though.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper throwing shots but Hawtry is blocking nicely.
Hooper throwing shots but Hawtry is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hawtry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooper's back!
Hawtry controlling from the back.
Hooper is really stuck here.
Hawtry trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hooper right now.
Hooper is covering up but some of the strikes from Hawtry are getting through and doing damage.
Hawtry lands a shot to the head.
Hawtry is punishing Hooper with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hawtry's guard. Nice work there by Hooper. #T3#
Hawtry wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawtry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawtry continues to stall.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawtry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawtry wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
Hawtry pulls Hooper in close to prevent any damage.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawtry has wrist control.
Hooper is in close to Hawtry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawtry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Hawtry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Hawtry!#REVR#
Hawtry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hooper works Hawtry's body with a nice hook.
Hawtry swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hawtry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Hawtry's shoulder, as Hawtry tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hooper duly obliges.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hawtry takes the fight into the clinch.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hooper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hawtry controlling the position for now.
Hawtry gets back to full guard.
Hooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hooper trying to control but Hawtry is working from the bottom.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Hawtry.
Hawtry controls Hooper momentarily but Hooper frees himself.
Hooper trying to control but Hawtry is working from the bottom.
Hooper is in close to Hawtry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawtry keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawtry slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hawtry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawtry lands a head shot.
Hawtry thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
Hawtry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawtry walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawtry misses the target.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawtry.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Hawtry is out of range.
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawtry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hooper.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Hawtry moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat.
Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawtry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hawtry misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawtry finds it's way round the side to connect with Hooper's head.
Hooper swings for the body but Hawtry moves out of range.
Hawtry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper misses with a hook. Hawtry ducked under it nicely.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooper wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
Hooper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hooper duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hooper misses.
Hawtry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawtry tries to counter with a takedown but Hooper is quick to defend against it.
Hawtry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hawtry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawtry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawtry slips under a jab.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawtry off the cage and back into range.
Hawtry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

After the fight, Troy Hooper 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.
Charles Hawtry was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.

 

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chonan misses with a straight left.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonan.
Hooper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chonan misses with a hook.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chonan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chonan throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooper as he connects with a hook.
Chonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chonan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hooper avoids it this time.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper cracks Chonan with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chonan after a bit of a struggle.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Chonan instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hooper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hooper manages to end up in side control.
Chonan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Chonan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chonan tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position. #T2#
Hooper landing a few strikes.
Hooper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chonan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chonan is looking for a sweep.
Hooper lands an elbow.
Chonan gets back to half guard.
Hooper wants to control but Chonan is keeping him busy.
Hooper not doing much here.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chonan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chonan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chonan keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Chonan.
Hooper is in close to Chonan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Chonan's brow.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chonan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chonan wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Chonan wants to stand and escape but instead Hooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chonan, not yet.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chonan trying to control the position. #ES2#
Chonan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hooper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonan.
Chonan throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chonan's calf.
Chonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooper circles away.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper lands a jab to Chonan's midsection.#CL2#
Chonan clinches with his opponent.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Chonan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chonan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper tries for a takedown but Chonan manages to get underhooks.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chonan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chonan lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piranha Chonan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chonan is defending well.
Chonan pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chonan.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action.
Hooper avoids the elbow strike from Chonan, against the cage.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper wants a takedown but no success here.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hooper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chonan keeps working.
Chonan pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control. #T2##ES2#
Chonan pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper slips under a jab from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a wild body shot.
Chonan throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Chonan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Piranha Chonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chonan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chonan checks a low kick from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a jab. Chonan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hooper! #T3#
Hooper misses with a hook. Chonan ducked under it nicely.
Hooper defending well as Chonan loads up on a big left hand.
Chonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chonan.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body. Hooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.#CL2#
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but Hooper blocks with his arms.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Chonan's head.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Hooper blocks an elbow strike from Chonan.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Chonan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
Hooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chonan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Hooper blocks an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan lands an elbow that stopped Hooper in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
A short left from Chonan.
Hooper avoiding damage as Chonan throws knees to the body.
Chonan tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chonan is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Chonan misses the shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Chonan lands with a hook. Hooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chonan slips under a jab.
Chonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Chonan darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.
Chonan is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chonan down to the mat. Chonan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Chonan to the mat but Chonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooper's defenses.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Chonan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan misses with a body punch.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chonan prevents it.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chonan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chonan tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Chonan lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Chonan - that landed with a thud.
Hooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Chonan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
Chonan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hooper's face.
Chonan gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chonan looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range. #CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chonan lands a left hand. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Chonan blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chonan missing with knees to the body.
Chonan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooper's defenses.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chonan prevents it.
Hooper has Chonan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chonan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan avoiding damage.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chonan - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan digs a right hand into Hooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooper's gas tank.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
A short right from Chonan.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Chonan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chonan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!

 

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Hooper slips a straight right by Hawtry.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper throws a jab when Hawtry was well out of range.
Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawtry's calf.
Hawtry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hawtry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hawtry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Hawtry misses.
Hawtry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hooper takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawtry doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Hawtry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Hooper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Hawtry's brow.
Hawtry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawtry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawtry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawtry working a defensive guard here.
Hooper throws a strike but Hawtry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Hawtry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawtry tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooper is retaining full guard.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper seems keen to control Hawtry's posture.
Hawtry working some strikes from top position.
Hooper managing to control the position. #T3#
Hooper is trying to keep Hawtry in close.
Hawtry trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawtry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper pulls Hawtry in to control the position.
Hawtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawtry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hawtry misses with an uppercut.
Hawtry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawtry connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Hawtry.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Hawtry sprawls well.
Charles Hawtry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper tries to move into range but Hawtry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawtry. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper cracks Hawtry with a good jab.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawtry.
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 Charles Hawtry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Hawtry does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Hawtry.
Hawtry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawtry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawtry throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.#CL#
Hawtry rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawtry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawtry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper throwing sloppy strikes.
Hooper punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hawtry looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hooper.
Hooper scores with strikes from the back. #T1#
Hooper misses with punches from the back.
Hooper missing with punches from the back.
Hooper scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hooper misses with an elbow to the head.
Hawtry trying to control the hands but Hooper breaks the grip.
Hooper trying to control momentarily.
Hooper missing with punches from the back.
Hawtry tries to escape the position.
Hooper throws strikes from the back but Hawtry rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Hawtry.#T2#
Hooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawtry's head.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hooper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawtry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawtry keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawtry has wrist control.
Hawtry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper is looking to pass into half guard but Hawtry pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hawtry is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Hawtry from controlling successfully.
Hooper is adopting a defensive guard.
Hawtry preventing the sweep.
Hawtry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control.
Hawtry working the head with strikes.
Hawtry working the ground and pound.
Hawtry cracks Hooper with a big elbow.
Hawtry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hooper some visible discomfort.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hawtry tries to move to mount but Hooper blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hawtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Hawtry.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawtry rather than just go for the knockout.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Hawtry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawtry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawtry as he avoids it easily.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range.
Hawtry dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper moves forwards but Hawtry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawtry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawtry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawtry.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
Hawtry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hawtry connects with a looping right hand.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawtry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawtry scrambles back to his feet.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawtry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawtry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry misses with a body shot.
Hawtry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Hawtry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawtry misses with a double jab.
Hooper stuns Hawtry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Hooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawtry is looking to reverse the position.
Hawtry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Hawtry isn't going anywhere.
Hawtry dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawtry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hooper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hawtry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hooper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hooper landing strikes. #T3#
Hooper lands an elbow.
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Hawtry defending against the ground and pound.
Hooper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Hawtry is rocked!
Hooper scores with punches from side control.
Oh Hawtry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hawtry looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hooper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper 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.
Charles Hawtry spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.

 

Event: EFC Boxer vs Anderson     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Black throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
Hooper swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Black looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Black misses with a combination #TD#
and Hooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.#ES2#
Black wriggles free and stands up.
Hooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black swinging wildly here.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Black just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Hooper drives through with a takedown into Black's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Black wants to stand up but Hooper is controlling him.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper being controlled here momentarily.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Black has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Black seems keen to control Hooper's posture.
Hooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.#ROC#
Black is rocked!
Black working a defensive guard here.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Black covers up, he's hurt! Hooper keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hooper and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hooper can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Hooper lands a jab.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hooper.
Monkey misses with a wild combination.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Hooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Hooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hooper takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monkey defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Hooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Hooper feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Hooper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Hooper with a jab.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper swinging wildly here.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Hooper staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monkey's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monkey enables Hooper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monkey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Monkey blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hooper scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Monkey!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper pulls Monkey in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monkey's guard. #REVB#
Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Monkey trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper.#T2#
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monkey forces his way into half guard.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Hooper is controlling Monkey's posture.
Monkey preventing the sweep.
Hooper has Monkey pulled in close to control his posture.
Hooper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monkey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Hooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooper pulls Monkey in close to his closed guard and prevents Monkey from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hooper.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooper. That snapped Monkey's head back.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hooper misses.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hooper avoids it.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Monkey's defenses.
Hooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hooper tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Hooper defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Monkey throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Hooper moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monkey throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey throws a low kick but Hooper moves out of range easily.
Monkey walks into a jab.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Hooper saw that one coming.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

A less than humble Troy Hooper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: EFC Williams vs Gold     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Hooper catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Hooper.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Hooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Hooper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saarenpaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Saarenpaa lunges at Hooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooper's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hooper!
Hooper throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa circles away easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarenpaa scores with a one two! Hooper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.#CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saarenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saarenpaa down to the mat. Saarenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Hooper shrugs it off though.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
It appears Saarenpaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooper.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Saarenpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooper.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hooper takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
Hooper jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
Hooper misses the jab.#T2#
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Saarenpaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarenpaa tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Hooper has a takedown stuffed.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
Saarenpaa defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hooper jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Hooper shoots in.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saarenpaa duly obliges.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Hooper.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
A big right from Hooper misses.
As Hooper tries to get set, Saarenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Hooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Hooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch.
Hooper throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper with a nice cross.
Hooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Hooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Hooper misses with a hook
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Hooper is rocked!
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hooper just manages to avoid it.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Hooper is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hooper tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Hooper with a nice cross.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Saarenpaa stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Hooper is working for takedown but Saarenpaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saarenpaa presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper has Saarenpaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saarenpaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Hooper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saarenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mika Saarenpaa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
No joy there for Saarenpaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches.
Saarenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hooper tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saarenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Hooper blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Hooper works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Hooper shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.#T2#
Hooper looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa cracks Hooper with an open hand slap.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.#T3#
Hooper looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hooper is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks. #T4#
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarenpaa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Troy Hooper in that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.#T1#
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Saarenpaa's body. Saarenpaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Hooper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper thows a huge punch but Saarenpaa dodges it nicely.
Hooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saarenpaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saarenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Saarenpaa's hands, connecting with Saarenpaa's forehead.
Hooper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper moves nicely into side control.
Hooper working the strikes but Saarenpaa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hooper is looking to stall here but Saarenpaa recovers full guard.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saarenpaa is keeping the position for now.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Saarenpaa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hooper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.#T4#
Saarenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saarenpaa down to the mat. Saarenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Saarenpaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarenpaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mika Saarenpaa!

Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Reid vs Hooper     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Reid's ribs.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Reid.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reid's head.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Reid darts in trying to clinch
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Hooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Hooper moves out of range easily.
Reid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD2#
Reid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hooper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hooper is controlling him.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hooper pushes down on Reid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid is trying to stand.
Hooper is trying to control the action in half guard but Reid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hooper blocks the strikes from Reid.
Hooper working Reid over with strikes.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Reid manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hooper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hooper stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooper circles away.
Reid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reid can't break the clinch.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid jabs at Hooper's body.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Reid thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Hooper tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reid misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Reid wants to clinch.
Reid wants to clinch
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper slips a straight right by Reid.
Reid tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid wants to clinch.
Hamish Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hooper lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
Hooper misses the jab.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.#CL#
Reid rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Reid off balance momentarily.
Hooper jabs Reid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.
Reid trying to stall but Hooper improves his position.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Hooper blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid misses with the head strike.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid trying to stall but Hooper improves his position.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reid wants to get back to striking at distance but Hooper won't allow it.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reid lands a right hand.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid lands with a left to the head.
Hooper lands a body shot. #T2#
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Reid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Reid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Hooper throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid staying out of range there.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Reid.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Reid as he connects with a hook.
Reid takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooper lands the left hand.#T3#
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid throws a big counter combination but Hooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Hooper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Hooper throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Reid is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper lands a jab.
Reid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reid tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid is trying to stall. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Hooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Reid sprawls well. He's pushed Hooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamish Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reid lands with a left to the head.
Reid looking to slow down the pace here.
Hooper scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hamish Reid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Reid misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reid tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
Reid throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Hooper misses the jab.
Reid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Reid, which made it look bad.
Hooper tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid lands a nice shot that snaps Hooper's head back.
Hooper 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.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Reid's body.
Reid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Hooper scores with the left hand. Reid knows he should have avoided that one.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reid darts in trying to clinch
and Hooper counters with a left to the body.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Hooper checks the leg kick.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Hooper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooper circles away.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Reid gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
Hamish Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.#T3#
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Reid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Reid avoids the head kick by Hooper.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hooper on the side of the head.
Reid misses with a wild combination.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Hooper connects with a right hand. Reid shakes it off.
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!
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
and Reid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Hooper there.
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
It looked like Reid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reid blocks a jab.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reid keeps working.
Reid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hooper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hooper trying to control the action but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid pushes Hooper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hooper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1##TD#
Hooper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper is stalling in the full guard.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaczmarek keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Kaczmarek keeps moving. #T1#
Kaczmarek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper postures up.
Hooper won't allow Kaczmarek to sweep him here.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaczmarek's head.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaczmarek's head.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper cracks Kaczmarek with a solid left hand.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaczmarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kaczmarek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Kaczmarek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaczmarek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper passes into half guard.
Hooper is nestled in close to Kaczmarek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Kaczmarek's hands, connecting with Kaczmarek's forehead.
Hooper working over Kaczmarek with some ground and pound. Kaczmarek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Kaczmarek's temple.
Hooper is nestled in close to Kaczmarek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaczmarek's head.
Hooper lands with a punch from half guard.
Hooper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Hooper postures up.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper working Kaczmarek over with strikes.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Hooper trying to control the action but Kaczmarek is working from the bottom.
Hooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaczmarek has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaczmarek has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaczmarek felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczmarek tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg.
Hooper trying to control from Kaczmarek's half guard. Kaczmarek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaczmarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper scores with a body shot. #TD#
Hooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaczmarek's guard.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaczmarek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaczmarek's guard.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaczmarek is refusing to be controlled, as Hooper sits in half guard.
Hooper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooper wants to control but Kaczmarek is keeping him busy.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hooper throwing shots but Kaczmarek is blocking nicely.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Hooper drops an elbow to the side of Kaczmarek's head.
Hooper working Kaczmarek over with strikes.
Kaczmarek tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg.
Hooper working Kaczmarek over with strikes.
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hooper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Kaczmarek's hands, connecting with Kaczmarek's forehead.
Kaczmarek taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Hooper trying to pass the guard but Kaczmarek defending well.
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Kaczmarek's hands, connecting with Kaczmarek's forehead.#T2#
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaczmarek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooper's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper wants to escape the position.
Kaczmarek wants to stand back up.
Hooper tries to escape the position.
Hooper trying to control but not successfully.
Kaczmarek wants to stand up but Hooper is stuck to his back.
Hooper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hooper rolls, trying to escape but Kaczmarek keeps control of the position. #T3#
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Kaczmarek wants to stand up but Hooper is stuck to his back.
Hooper can't escape the position.
Kaczmarek seems like he's trying to stand.#SU2#
Kaczmarek gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Hooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Kaczmarek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Hooper.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaczmarek can do to turn this around?
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper jabs at Kaczmarek's body.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaczmarek.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaczmarek throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
Kaczmarek misses with a kick to the body.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaczmarek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaczmarek scrambles back to his feet.
Kaczmarek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Kaczmarek throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaczmarek throws out the jab.
Kaczmarek throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hooper.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Kaczmarek's belly button to the back.
Kaczmarek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with the combination.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Kaczmarek. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper throws a jab when Kaczmarek was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper scores with a spinning back kick!
Hooper throws a nice head kick!
Kaczmarek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaczmarek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body. Kaczmarek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Hooper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Kaczmarek's brow.
Kaczmarek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaczmarek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper stands up over Kaczmarek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaczmarek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hooper has passed into side control.
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Kaczmarek taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczmarek is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper lands some shots froms side control.
Kaczmarek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hooper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hooper landing a few strikes.
Kaczmarek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hooper working the body and head with strikes.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hooper lands a nice forearm strike.
Hooper scoring with punches from side control.
Kaczmarek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Hooper cracks Kaczmarek with a big elbow.
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Hooper scores with punches from side control.
Hooper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaczmarek down. #ROC#
Kaczmarek is rocked!
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Kaczmarek is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper is working Kaczmarek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hooper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kaczmarek looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hooper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EFC Pankratios vs Snapp     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
A combination from Hooper does no damage.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses. #CL#
Hooper instigates a clinch.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Hooper has Queen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Queen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Hooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper managing to block the knees to the body from Queen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Hooper is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Queen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Queen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Queen blocks a body shot from Hooper.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper misses with some punches. #T3#
Hooper working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Hooper is trying to drag Queen to the mat but Queen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper. #TD#
Hooper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hooper manages to end up in side control.
Queen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Queen defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Hooper scoring with punches and elbows.
Hooper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hooper working the ground and pound but Queen is defending the strikes.
Queen dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.
Queen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Hooper cracks Queen with a big right hand but Queen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Hooper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
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#
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Hooper thumps Queen with a low kick.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Queen misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen walks into a left hand. #T1#
Hooper scores with a jab.
Queen throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Queen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hooper clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hooper 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.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Queen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hooper.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen prevents Hooper from improving position.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Hooper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Queen is avoiding damage well.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hooper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Queen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hooper grinds an elbow into Queen's temple.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Queen taking a bit of punishment here - Hooper scoring with strikes. #T4#
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Hooper throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Queen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooper is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Queen needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Queen.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Queen throws a fast counter high kick but Hooper manages to duck under it in time.
Queen throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Queen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Queen lands the left hand.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen slips a straight right by Hooper.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Queen throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Queen.
Hooper lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Queen tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hooper's head.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
Hooper dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on Hooper's head and hops out.
Queen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range. #TD#
Hooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queen on his heels. He'll look to pass Queen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hooper postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Queen wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.
Queen content to stall in guard here.
Queen trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Hooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Queen is still trying to improve position.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
Well Hooper 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Oliver Queen was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.

 

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loel misses with a body kick.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Loel misses.
Loel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Loel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Loel.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Loel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Loel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loel lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.
Hooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Loel.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Loel is trying to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling him.
Hooper presses Loel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loel trying to control the position but instead, Hooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loel into the cage.
Loel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Loel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loel wants to break free but Hooper has control.
Loel blocking some punches.
Hooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loel lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Loel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Loel closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Hooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Loel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loel scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Loel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Loel throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loel moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Loel throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Loel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuri Loel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Loel's ribs.
Loel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Loel misses with a leg kick.
Hooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Loel saw that one coming.
Loel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Loel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loel continues to drive forward.
Loel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper is looking to land body kicks.
Loel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper wants to counter with a clinch but Loel pushes him away.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loel.
Hooper sizes up Loel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Loel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Loel manages to break the clinch.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Loel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper lands a jab to Loel's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loel avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Loel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Loel.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Hooper takes a swing at Loel's ribcage but misses.
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Loel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loel slips a straight right by Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loel misses with a looping left.
Hooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Loel's head.
Hooper jabs Loel right on the nose. Loel blinks but takes it well.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper feints and then cracks Loel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loel down.
Loel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loel misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper tries to clinch there but Loel circles away.
Loel loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.#T1#
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Loel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loel moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Loel.
Loel just misses with a punch to the body.
Loel misses with a wild body shot.
Loel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Loel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Loel throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Loel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a body punch
and Loel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Loel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loel misses with a body punch
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Loel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Loel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loel throws a sloppy head kick and Hooper moves out of range easily.
Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Loel.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Loel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Loel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hooper tries to clinch but Loel is having none of it.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loel throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loel ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loel throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Loel's defenses.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Loel.
Hooper slips a jab from Loel.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper slips under a jab from Loel.
Loel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loel throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Loel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Hooper.
Hooper lunges at Loel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loel's hand.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Loel's head but Loel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Loel is out of range.
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Hooper jabs Loel right on the nose. Loel blinks but takes it well.
Loel moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hooper checks it well.
Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Loel moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Loel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hooper lands with a right hand.
Loel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loel with a body shot.
No joy there for Loel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Hooper.
The fighters circling - Loel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loel throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
Loel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loel drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Loel is just out of range.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Loel drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Loel misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper swings for the body but Loel moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loel checks a leg kick.
Hooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loel to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loel throws a nice head kick!
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loel throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Loel throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loel misses with a looping right.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hooper punishes Loel's body with a nice straight punch.
Loel throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hooper gets a clinch.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Loel.
Hooper is working Loel over against the cage.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Loel blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Yuri Loel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Troy Hooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body.
Loel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
A short right from Hooper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Hooper wants the takedown. Loel is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Loel's guard against the cage.
Loel wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Loel's brow.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hooper is working Loel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loel is looking to stand up but Hooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooper cracks Loel with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loel is trying to keep Hooper in close.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Loel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hooper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Loel postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AFC #25     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Trotter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Trotter throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Trotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Trotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trotter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trotter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hooper catches Trotter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trotter.
Trotter misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Hooper finds it's target.
Hooper defending well as Trotter loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Trotter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Trotter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hooper takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trotter manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hooper gets a clinch. #T1#
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
Trotter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trotter blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper gets through Trotter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Trotter tries to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Trotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotter blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Trotter wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Trotter's head. #T2#
A short left from Trotter.
Hooper tries a body shot but Trotter blocks it. #TD#
Hooper lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Trotter is retaining full guard.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Trotter won't allow Hooper to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooper is on top in guard. #REVR#
Trotter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Hooper won't allow Trotter to sweep him here.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter trying to control the position.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trotter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Trotter's legs - danger averted.
Trotter striking off his back but it's not causing Hooper any problems. #T4#
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Trotter blocks nicely.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trotter working a defensive guard here.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Trotter blocks nicely.
Hooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Trotter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trotter is in Hooper's guard.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trotter's guard. #REVR#
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Trotter's brow.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Trotter wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.
Trotter throwing strikes from guard but Hooper blocks nicely. #T1#
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooper is keeping the position for now.
Trotter is still trying to improve position.
Hooper trying to control the position.
Hooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trotter's guard. #REVR#
Hooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Trotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Trotter has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trotter striking off his back but it's not causing Hooper any problems. #T3#
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Trotter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trotter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Trotter is trying to work for a kimura but Hooper is defending well.
Hooper has his hands clasped together around Trotter's back. He's all about the action.
Trotter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Trotter thows a huge punch but Hooper dodges it nicely.
Trotter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hooper tries to roll over but Trotter keeps him under control.
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Trotter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hooper is looking for a sweep. Trotter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hooper manages to get to full guard.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trotter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper misses with the combination.
Hooper lands a head shot.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Trotter moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Hooper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Trotter scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooper should have avoided that one.
Hooper tries to move into range but Trotter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Trotter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trotter is looking to clinch.
Trotter throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.#CL2#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Trotter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper tries to work over Trotter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling him.
Trotter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Trotter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trotter throws a shot to the body.
Trotter moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Trotter throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Trotter slips the punch.
Hooper throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Hooper is looking to clinch.
Hooper throws a body punch but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Trotter persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Trotter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving. #T2#
Trotter postures up in Hooper's guard and throws a big left but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper pulls Trotter in close to his closed guard and prevents Trotter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hooper can't keep his opponent in guard - Trotter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Trotter is trying to work for a kimura but Hooper is defending well.
Hooper trying to control here.
Trotter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Trotter is nestled in close to Hooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trotter wants to pass to mount but Hooper is defending the position.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Trotter is controlling well.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trotter can do to turn this around?
Hooper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alonzo Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooper pulls Trotter in close to prevent any damage.
Trotter lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hooper 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.
Trotter distracts Hooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trotter's guard. #REVR#
Trotter trying to control the position.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
Well Hooper 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Alonzo Trotter spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry dudes'.

 

Event: UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill     
Date:   Mar 30, 2018
#R1#
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maraçon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Maraçon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maraçon misses with a body kick. #CL#
Hooper forces Maraçon back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Hooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maraçon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Maraçon's head. #T1#
Maraçon pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Maraçon presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maraçon.
Maraçon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Maraçon.
Hooper tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Maraçon gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon is trying to stall.
Maraçon has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maraçon.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maraçon has him pressed against the cage.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Hooper working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand into Maraçon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maraçon's gas tank. #T3#
Maraçon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Maraçon lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Maraçon's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maraçon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Hooper. #BC2#
Maraçon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Hooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooper tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Maraçon's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Maraçon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Hooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooper throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maraçon's calf.
Maraçon lands a jab.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon looks to throw a body kick
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Maraçon moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Maraçon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Maraçon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
A low kick from Maraçon misses #TD#
and Hooper counters with a single leg into guard. Maraçon didn't expect that.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Maraçon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooper's guard. #REVB#
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
Maraçon trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
Maraçon passes into half guard.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Maraçon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Maraçon is taking a breather. Hooper 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.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Maraçon is controlling well.
Maraçon wants to pass the guard but Hooper is defending well. #SUB#
Hooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hooper is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Hooper trying to control here.
Maraçon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maraçon is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maraçon's hands.
Maraçon throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Hooper connects with a single shot there.
Maraçon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Maraçon lands but Hooper takes it in his stride.
Hooper throws a head kick but Maraçon moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Maraçon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Hooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Maraçon - just one landing.
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hooper will feel that in the morning.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Hooper feints and as Maraçon raises his hands in defense, Hooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Maraçon kicks Hooper off and gets to his feet.
Hooper tries to clinch but Maraçon is having none of it.
Maraçon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!#CL2#
Maraçon pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Maraçon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Maraçon.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Maraçon. #T1#
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Hooper tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Maraçon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Maraçon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Maraçon.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maraçon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Maraçon blocks an uppercut.
Maraçon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Maraçon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper looking for a takedown.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Troy Hooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maraçon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Maraçon to the mat but Maraçon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maraçon.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Hooper misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Maraçon.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Maraçon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
Nice body punch from Maraçon - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Hooper. #T4#
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!
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Maraçon connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maraçon.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hooper.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maraçon gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Maraçon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maraçon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hooper's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maraçon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Maraçon!

Pablo Maraçon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Feb 09, 2018
#R1#
A big right from Hooper misses. #CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Hooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan wants to clinch
letting Hooper counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Hooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hooper counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hooper looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Hooper, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Hooper against the cage but Hooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hooper misses with a head kick.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sullivan wants to clinch
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sullivan gets a clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Hooper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Hooper pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sullivan wants to take the fight to the mat but Hooper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hooper is defending well.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hooper manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters with a crisp right that sends Sullivan to the canvas! Hooper follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1#
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
Hooper misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo is leaning against Hooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper. #BC#
Hooper breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab to the body
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hooper.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper lands a jab.
De Santo Cristo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper scores with the left hand. De Santo Cristo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Santo Cristo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by De Santo Cristo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santo Cristo.
Hooper jabs at De Santo Cristo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper moves forwards but De Santo Cristo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T2#
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hooper is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but Hooper is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Hooper blocks nicely.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Hooper's guard and throws a big left but Hooper blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo looks to clinch
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper slips a straight right by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from De Santo Cristo.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good body shot.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps De Santo Cristo's head back.
De Santo Cristo misses with the body kick
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Santo Cristo can pounce on him.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Santo Cristo.
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!
Hooper struggling a bit here.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Hooper defends.
De Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hooper some visible discomfort. #T1#
De Santo Cristo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hooper works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santo Cristo working over Hooper with some ground and pound. Hooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Hooper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Santo Cristo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Hooper is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo misses with a head shot. Hooper uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Hooper has De Santo Cristo pulled in close to control his posture.
Hooper wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santo Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooper, which made it look bad.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has picked Hooper up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
De Santo Cristo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
Hooper wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
De Santo Cristo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hooper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooper sneaks back into half guard.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Hooper's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santo Cristo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santo Cristo's back!
De Santo Cristo is trying to break free.
Hooper gets his hands free as De Santo Cristo looks to control. #T1#
Hooper is trying to stick to De Santo Cristo's back but De Santo Cristo is turning into Hooper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hooper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooper has wrist control.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper.#T2#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but De Santo Cristo is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
De Santo Cristo misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Hooper pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Hooper.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooper's efforts to push away.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Hooper misses with some punches. #T4#
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Santo Cristo pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Hooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!

During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Poffo misses with a hook
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poffo as he avoids it easily.
Poffo throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poffo.
Poffo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Poffo.
Poffo tries a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper throws a body punch but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Poffo.
Poffo defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Poffo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Poffo moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Poffo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Good body shot from Hooper.
A short right from Hooper.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Poffo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poffo fails to land.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poffo tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it. #TD2#
Hooper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Poffo gets full guard.#SUB#
Poffo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooper defends well.
Hooper content to stall in guard here.
Poffo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Hooper stands and throws Poffo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poffo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooper cracks Poffo with a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Poffo's face as Hooper controls the position.
Hooper working the body and head with strikes.
Hooper landing a few strikes. #T3#
Hooper scoring with punches and elbows.
Poffo is looking to reverse the position.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.
Poffo prevents Hooper from improving position.
Poffo is letting Hooper control him for a moment.
Hooper wants to control but Poffo is keeping him busy.
Poffo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hooper's best efforts.
Hooper working Poffo over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Poffo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper controlling the pace. #T4#
Hooper prevents Poffo from improving his position.
Hooper trying to control the action but Poffo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poffo actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Poffo tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poffo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Poffo misses the target.
Hooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Poffo. Poffo gets slowly back to his feet.
Poffo misses with a body shot.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Poffo.
Nice takedown defense from Poffo. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poffos head.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poffo tries to circle away but Hooper has him pinned against the cage.
Troy Hooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Poffo blocks an uppercut.
Poffo misses with the head strike.
Poffo pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Poffo is looking for a takedown.
Poffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Poffo controls his hands.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hooper pushes Poffo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poffo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Poffo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper.
Poffo tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Poffo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
Poffo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poffo throws a head punch that misses.
Poffo pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Poffo's head.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Good body shot from Hooper.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Poffo.
Poffo misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Poffo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poffo.
Poffo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Hooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Poffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Poffo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poffo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Poffo gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo working aggressively here. #T4#
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Poffo.
Hooper works on Poffo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Poffo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poffos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poffo.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poffo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poffo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poffo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hook but Poffo blocks it.
Poffo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poffo.
Poffo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Poffo misses with a looping left.
Poffo misses with a body punch
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poffo.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poffo moves away.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo throws a poor cross that misses
and Poffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poffo doesn't seem bothered though.
Poffo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Poffo is rocked!#T1#
Hooper lands the left hand.
Oh Poffo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poffo.
Poffo walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Poffo limp body while Hooper jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Hooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Hooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan     
Date:   Dec 29, 2017
#R1#
Pilvi throws a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Pilvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pilvi.
Pilvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pilvi moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilvi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooper.
Hooper cracks Pilvi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper swings for the body but Pilvi moves out of range.
Pilvi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pilvi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hooper takes a step back to recover.
Pilvi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pilvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Pilvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Pilvi wants to land a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pilvi wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Hooper throws a hook but Pilvi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pilvi misses the target.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilvi.
Pilvi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hooper takes a swing at Pilvi's ribcage but misses.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pilvi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pilvi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pilvi throws a head kick that half lands.
Pilvi tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pilvi, right into the meat.
Pilvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pilvi misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilvi connects with a single shot there.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pilvi. #T2#
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pilvi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Pilvi's body. Pilvi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pilvi looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Hooper digs a good hook to Pilvi's body.
Pilvi avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Pilvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilvi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper misses with the combination.
Hooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pilvi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hooper.
Pilvi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pilvi can pounce on him.
Hooper lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Pilvi down.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Pilvi is just out of range.
Pilvi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pilvi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Pilvi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Pilvi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Pilvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Pilvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pilvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Hooper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Pilvi.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper with a jab.
Hooper works Pilvi's body with a nice hook.
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!
A lazy left from Pilvi finds it's target.
Hooper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pilvi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hooper scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Pilvi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper throws a head kick that Pilvi semi-blocks.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pilvi misses with a looping left.
Pilvi jabs Hooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pilvi punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Pilvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Pilvi tries to score with a low kick but Hooper moves his leg out of the way.
Pilvi misses with a hook
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pilvi. That's going to slow Hooper down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pilvi.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pilvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pilvi throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Pilvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pilvi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Pilvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Pilvi.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pilvi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper connects with a crisp jab.
Pilvi drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooper cracks Pilvi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pilvi lands with a nice body kick.
Pilvi feints and then cracks Hooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hooper down.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper is looking to wear down Pilvi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pilvi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Pilvi settles back down.
Hooper just misses with a punch 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!
Pilvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pilvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Pilvi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hooper misses with a hook. Pilvi ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Pilvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hooper connects with a looping right hand.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pilvi counter with a right hand.
Pilvi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hooper - just one landing.
Pilvi swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Pilvi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooper.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pilvi.
Pilvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pilvi.
Pilvi lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Pilvi.
Pilvi scores with a jab. Hooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pilvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pilvi.
Hooper takes one on the button.
Pilvi throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper moves out of range as Pilvi strikes.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Pilvi misses.
Pilvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Pilvi's head but Pilvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pilvi. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pilvi.
Pilvi scores with the left hand. Hooper knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.
A big left from Pilvi misses.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Pilvi connects with a solid leg kick.
Pilvi dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Pilvi cracks Hooper with a good jab.
Pilvi misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper throws a jab when Pilvi was well out of range.
Pilvi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hooper misses the jab.
Pilvi throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pilvi. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Pilvi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Pilvi throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Pilvi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper slips a jab from Pilvi.
Hooper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Pilvi.
As Pilvi looks to move away, Hooper throws a big counter combo but Pilvi just gets out of the way.
Pilvi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hooper throws a body punch but Pilvi moves out of range.
Hooper takes a swing at Pilvi's ribcage but misses.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Pilvi moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Pilvi swings widly with a right hand
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Pilvi.
Pilvi misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilvi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pilvi throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper tries to counter by clinching up but Pilvi breaks away and moves out of range.
Pilvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veikko Pilvi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pilvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Pilvi throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Pilvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Pilvi.
Pilvi lands the left hand.
Pilvi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Hooper.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Pilvi moved out of range nicely.
Hooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pilvi looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Pilvi slips a jab from Hooper.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pilvi.
Hooper slips a jab from Pilvi.
Pilvi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pilvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper lands a jab to the nose.
Hooper clobbers Pilvi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Pilvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilvi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooper's hands.
Pilvi misses with a low kick as Hooper jumps back.
Pilvi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooper on the side of the head.
Pilvi ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Pilvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Pilvi throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Pilvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pilvi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pilvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
Pilvi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Hooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pilvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilvi is trying to break free.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Pilvi manages to break the clinch.
Hooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Pilvi is rocked!
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pilvi.
Pilvi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
Pilvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
Pilvi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilvi throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pilvi to the canvas! Pilvi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hooper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Hooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooper misses with a two punch combination.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Man.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Man swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Hooper.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Man lands a head shot.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man misses with a straight right.
Hooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hooper.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man scores with the left hand. Hooper knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hooper closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A short right from Man.
Hooper takes a shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Man pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man misses with some punches.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A body shot lands from Man.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man blocking some punches.
Man prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man blocking some punches.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Man blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hooper as Man tries to tie him up.
Man lands a right hand.
Man prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Man misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Man.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man is looking to slow Hooper down with leg kicks.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man tries to work over Hooper's front leg with a kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Hooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Hooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fook Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooper's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hooper tries to counter with a clinch but Man shakes him off and moves away.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man slips a jab from Hooper.
Man cracks Hooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man misses with a low kick as Hooper jumps back.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Man scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Man slips under a jab from Hooper.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hooper moves his leg out of the way.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man pushes Hooper away with a front kick.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Man misses
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hooper swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Man moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hooper if he has to take too many more of those.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Hooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hooper can turn it around.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Man pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hooper.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands an elbow inside.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Man lands a body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Hooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Man blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Man cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man digs a good hook to Hooper's body.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Man connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Hooper has Man up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Good body shot from Man.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
It looks like Man has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hooper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man throws out a leg kick but Hooper moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Hooper moves out of range as Man strikes.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Man tenderised Hooper's leg. Hooper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hooper throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
Hooper throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man digs a good body shot into Hooper's ribs.
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hooper.
Man avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper tries to clinch but Man moves away
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Man lands.
Man wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man lands with a hook. Hooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Hooper checks a low kick from Man.
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Man finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man slips a jab from Hooper.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hooper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper connects with a single shot there.
Man throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Hooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands a nice elbow.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Hooper has double underhooks.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Fook Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Hooper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Man gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Man blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Man throws an elbow but misses.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Man misses with some punches.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Man.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Hooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooper thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Man. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper connects with a single shot there.
Hooper misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper slips a jab from Man.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Man. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper connects with the punch.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hooper jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hooper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Good shot there by Man.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man had his way with Troy Hooper in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs.
Hooper wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man. #T1#
Hooper is looking to land body kicks.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Hooper shrugs it off though.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man throws a front kick that sends Hooper stumbling back into the cage.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Man.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Man is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hooper gets a clinch.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands. #T3#
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Man.
Man misses with a body punch.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Man is pushing Hooper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Man is stalling here. #BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troy Hooper.
Well Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!

Fook Man retains his welterweight title!
Fook Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 86:Man Vs Boudain     
Date:   Nov 17, 2017
#R1#
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Northrop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Northrop digs a good hook to Hooper's body.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooper has time to react.
Hooper throws a chopping leg kick but Northrop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper misses with a hook. Northrop ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Northrop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Northrop goes for a double leg but Hooper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooper continues to drive forward.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Northrop persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Northrop misses with the combination.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and bounces Hooper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hooper's head.
Hooper 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.#SUB#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Hooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooper manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Hooper's guard.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.#T2#
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Hooper is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Northrop throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Northrop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooper controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop throws an elbow that misses. Hooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Northrop's guard. Nice move by Hooper!#REVB##SUB#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that round.
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##TD#
Northrop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Northrop tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Northrop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northrop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hooper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northrop's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hooper is defending against the submission attempts here by Northrop.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooper is keeping the position for now.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Northrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hooper slips nicely into half guard.
Hooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop has a hand on Hooper's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hooper takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Northrop is looking to improve his position but Hooper isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Northrop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooper prevents Northrop from getting the reversal.
Northrop wants to hold on but Hooper pushes him away.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hooper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Northrop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Northrop gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?
Hooper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Northrop trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hooper manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Northrop is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Northrop slips under a jab from Hooper.
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Northrop tried to counter with a leg kick but Hooper avoided it.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hooper tries to avoid it but Northrop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hooper to the ground. Hooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop misses with a hook to the body
and Hooper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northrop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper slips under a jab.
Northrop takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Northrop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Northrop has time to react.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Northrop under the eye.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Hooper gets caught napping as Northrop dives in and scores a takedown. Hooper manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Hooper trying to control the position.
Hooper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Northrop 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.
Northrop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hooper is now in half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northrop wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Northrop trying to get back to full guard but Hooper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Northrop actively working from the bottom here.
Northrop pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Northrop wants to get back to full guard but Hooper has mounted him!
Northrop tries to hold on but Hooper postures up.
Northrop is looking to improve his position but Hooper isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily.
Northrop misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard but Hooper has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hooper stalls from top position.#T4#
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper gets to mount! Northrop was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Northrop working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troy Hooper.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

During a confident post fight interview, Troy Hooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram     
Date:   Oct 27, 2017
#R1#
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne cracks Hooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
Wayne misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hooper lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooper.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a body punch.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooper to keep the fight standing.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Wayne.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Hooper won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands a right hand.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wayne.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Hooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Wayne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne scores with a shoulder strike.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne misses with some punches. #T3#
Wayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooper walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hooper gets through Wayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Wayne tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooper smiles and moves away.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper. #T4#
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hooper closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage. #TD#
Wayne decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.#SUB#
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Wayne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hooper escapes and throws Wayne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Hooper keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Wayne clobbers Hooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Wayne defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne tries to work over Hooper's front leg with a kick but Hooper checks it.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper counters with a body kick.
Hooper sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Wayne looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Hooper looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooper misses.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne stuns Hooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hooper throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Hooper slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne cracks Hooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooper needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper jabs at Wayne's body.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper cracks Wayne with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head.#T1#
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Hooper counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Wayne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper wants to clinch.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Wayne lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper checks the leg kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
Hooper connects with a looping right hand.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Hooper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wayne eats them both and turns towards Hooper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hooper works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper lands a head shot.#T4#
Hooper jabs at Wayne's body.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne slips a straight right by Hooper.
Hooper scores with a kick to the body.
Hooper checks a low kick from Wayne.
Hooper slips a straight right by Wayne.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper misses with a body shot
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

A very excited looking Troy Hooper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bruce Wayne spoke after the fight, saying 'I fear only the Fart Master....'.

 

Event: UGD 73:Sturm Vs Gower     
Date:   Sep 01, 2017
#R1#
Hooper walks into a jab.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Pilvi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper throws a body punch but Pilvi moves out of range.
Pilvi throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Hooper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Pilvi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pilvi with a nice cross.
Pilvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pilvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pilvi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pilvi can pounce on him.
A jab from Pilvi misses.
Pilvi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pilvi avoids it.
Pilvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Pilvi lands with a hook. Hooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pilvi needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pilvi in his tracks.
Hooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper tries to land a leg kick but Pilvi saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Hooper instigates a clinch.
Hooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pilvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pilvi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Pilvi misses with a body punch.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilvi has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilvi. #BC2#
Pilvi breaks the clinch.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pilvi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pilvi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Pilvi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pilvi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.#T2#
Hooper tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pilvi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hooper darts in and clinches Pilvi up against the cage.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Pilvi.
Pilvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pilvi tries to circle away but Hooper has him pinned against the cage.
Pilvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pilvi misses with a body punch.
Pilvi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pilvi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Pilvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pilvi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pilvi throws out the jab.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Pilvi counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper takes a swing at Pilvi's ribcage but misses.
Pilvi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Pilvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pilvi misses.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Pilvi.
Pilvi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper misses with a body punch
and Pilvi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pilvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Pilvi throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pilvi loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper throws a hook but Pilvi avoids it easily.
Pilvi looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
Hooper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Pilvi misses.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses.
Pilvi stuns Hooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pilvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pilvi with a hook.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Pilvi misses the jab.
Pilvi misses with a hook.
Hooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Pilvi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pilvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Pilvi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper misses with a hook. Pilvi ducked under it nicely.
Pilvi missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper misses with a shot to the body
and Pilvi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pilvi misses with a looping left.
Pilvi blocks a head kick by Hooper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Pilvi.
A jab from Pilvi does it's job there.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Veikko Pilvi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pilvi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Hooper drives through and clinches with Pilvi against the cage.
Pilvi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pilvi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilvi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Pilvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Hooper tries to work over Pilvi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pilvi breaks from the clinch.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pilvi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper moves out of range as Pilvi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pilvi scores with a jab. Hooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Pilvi misses its intended target.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pilvi at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Pilvi misses the target.
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!
Hooper tries a low kick but Pilvi avoids it.#T1#
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Pilvi lands a slapping body shot.
Pilvi throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Pilvi looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a leg kick that misses.
Hooper throws the left hand but Pilvi avoids the punch easily.
Pilvi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pilvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper throws a body punch but Pilvi moves out of range.
Pilvi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Pilvi misses its intended target.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pilvi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Pilvi misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Pilvi.
Pilvi loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Pilvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pilvi.
Hooper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pilvi misses with a low kick.
Pilvi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pilvi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Pilvi misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Hooper there.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pilvi.
Pilvi lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper misses the jab.
Pilvi throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pilvi wants to land a leg kick but Hooper is out of range. #T3#
Pilvi slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pilvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooper's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Pilvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Pilvi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pilvi.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Pilvi moves away and avoids it.
Pilvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
As Hooper backs off Pilvi throws a huge counter combo but Hooper manages to avoid it all.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pilvi's calf.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pilvi.
Pilvi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Hooper closes the distance and pushes Pilvi back into the cage.
Pilvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Good body shot from Hooper. #BC2#
Pilvi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilvi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook to the body
and Pilvi counters with a low kick, right behind Hooper 's knee.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but Pilvi manages to avoid it.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pilvi's head backwards.
Pilvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pilvi is able to avoid easily.
Hooper lands a head shot.
Pilvi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hooper backs up against the cage.
Hooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Pilvi throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pilvi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veikko Pilvi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pilvi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hooper's head backwards.
Pilvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Pilvi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pilvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Pilvi looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Pilvi scores with a punch to the head.
Hooper lands a jab to Pilvi's midsection.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pilvi misses the target.
Pilvi tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Pilvi punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Pilvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Pilvi cracks Hooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper lands a jab to Pilvi's midsection.#T1#
Hooper blocks a jab.
Pilvi looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper sizes up Pilvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hooper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pilvi misses with a straight left.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper throws a body punch but Pilvi moves out of range.
Pilvi avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws the left hand but Pilvi avoids the punch easily.
Pilvi avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Pilvi throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pilvi looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
Pilvi lands a nice hook to Hooper's body. Hooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pilvi.
Pilvi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Pilvi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pilvi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Hooper wants to land a leg kick but Pilvi is out of range.
Pilvi tried to score with a low kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but Pilvi manages to avoid it.
Hooper digs a good hook to Pilvi's body.
Pilvi scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Pilvi with a jab.
Pilvi misses with a looping right.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pilvi sprawls and moves away.
Hooper throws a hook but Pilvi blocks it.
Hooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hooper takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Pilvi misses its intended target.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Pilvi feints a jab promting Hooper to slip. Pilvi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hooper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pilvi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Hooper throws a jab when Pilvi was well out of range.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pilvi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pilvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Pilvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper cracks Pilvi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Pilvi's body. Pilvi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pilvi throws a leg kick that misses.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper tries to clinch but Pilvi moves out of range.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Pilvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pilvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Pilvi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pilvi throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Pilvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Pilvi throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pilvi.
Pilvi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pilvi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pilvi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pilvi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pilvi lands with a shot to the body.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pilvi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veikko Pilvi.
I've got Pilvi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Pilvi!

In his post fight interview, Veikko Pilvi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Hanak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hanak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanak motions for Hooper to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a body kick.
Hooper defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hooper under the eye.
Hooper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanak will feel that in the morning.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanak throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanak.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanak counters with an inside leg kick.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak is looking to land body kicks.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Hanak closes the distance and clinches.
Hanak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hanak blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper pushes Hanak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanak.
Hanak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanak lands with a left to the head.
Hanak digs a right hand into Hooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooper's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hooper takes a shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanak controls his hands. #T2#
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak misses with a body punch.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hanak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Hanak controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Hanak is working Hooper over against the cage.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper lands a right hand.
Hanak lands a nice uppercut.
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanak takes a shot to the head.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Hanak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hooper blocking some punches. #T3#
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hooper lands a body punch.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hanak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
I was talking to Hooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper. #TD#
Hooper is trying to trip Hanak. He has hold of a leg but Hanak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hooper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Hanak is keeping the position.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hanak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hooper's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak stands up over Hooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanak landing some decent shots from guard.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Hanak controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hanak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanak wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanak sizes up Hooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak throws a body kick that misses.
Hanak lands a jab to the head.
Hanak wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooper.#T1#
Hanak throws a leg kick which misses Hooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooper tries to avoid it.
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hooper. That did some damage!
Hanak throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
Troy Hooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooper's hands.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanak cracks Hooper with an open hand slap.
Hanak misses with a looping right.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooper's calf.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hooper avoids the body shot from Hanak.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Hanak misses with a double jab.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hanak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Hanak misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hooper misses its target.
Hanak misses with a straight left.
Hanak misses with a double jab.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanak. #CL2#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Hanak has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hanak prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanak throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hanak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanak.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hanak. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hanak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper tries a body shot but Hanak blocks it.
Hanak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper presses Hanak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hooper - that landed with a thud.
Hanak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hooper delivers a nice body kick.
Hanak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hooper in his tracks.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooper.
Jab by Hooper.#TD2#
Hanak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanak showed some decent athleticism there.
Hooper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanak throws a strike but Hooper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanak has wrist control.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Hanak is keeping the position.
Hanak wants to get back to his feet but Hooper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hooper throws a strike but Hanak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Hooper trying to control the position.
Hanak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanak throws a strike but Hooper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hanak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hooper wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Hanak wants to stand but Hooper is controlling the position.
Hanak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hanak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hooper wants to sweep here but Hanak controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanak throws a strike but Hooper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper works over Hanak with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanak wants to stand but Hooper is controlling the position.
Hanak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Hanak blocks nicely.
Hooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hanak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper dips to his left and cracks Hanak with an uppercut!
Hanak tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Hanak. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak thows a leg kick but Hooper checks it
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hanak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hooper will feel that in the morning.
Hanak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak thows a body kick. Hooper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hooper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Hooper walks into a jab.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Hanak moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanak scores with a leg kick.
Hanak throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper slips under a jab from Hanak.
Hooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanak fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Hanak scores with a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanak won't allow Hooper to sweep him here.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hooper has momentary wrist control but Hanak slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanak's guard. #REVR#
Hooper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hanak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hanak throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanak is working Hooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hooper pushes down on Hanak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanak scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hooper manages to mount him! #T4#
Hanak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hooper.
Hooper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hooper misses with a head shot.
Hooper lands a big elbow.
Hanak is trying to stand up.
Hooper raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hanak throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooper should have avoided that one.
Hanak throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hooper blocks the leg kick.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Hooper scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooper lunges at Hanak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanak's hand.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanak's hands.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hanak.
Hanak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanak connects with the punch.#T1#
Hanak throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanak thows a leg kick but Hooper checks it
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanak throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanak falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hanak is predictable there
and Hooper counters with a nice body kick.
Hanak throws a one two combo.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Hooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Hooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Hanak.
Hanak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
A big right from Hanak misses.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Hanak.
Hanak cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanak. Hanak gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hanak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Hanak avoids them all with ease.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Hanak slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooper's calf.
Hanak is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs.
Hooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hooper counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Hanak misses with a straight right.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hanak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hanak throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak flicks out a counter leg kick but Hooper steps away.
Hanak throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper throws a hook but Hanak avoids it easily.
Hanak feints the counter takedown.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak misses with the combination.
Hooper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanak just manages to avoid it.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Hanak.
I think Hanak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!

Lukas Hanak is the new welterweight champion!
Lukas Hanak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
Hooper stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Hooper's knee but Hooper avoids it well.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Hooper slips a straight right by Man.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Hooper scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man pulls Hooper in close to prevent any damage.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man is controlling Hooper's posture.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man is pulling down on Hooper's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hooper trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hooper takes one to the chin there.
Man checks a low kick from Hooper.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hooper.
Hooper throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper slips a straight right by Man.#T3#
A big right from Man misses.
Nice jab there from Man.
Hooper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Man lands with an overhand left.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man connects with a leg kick. Hooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man clobbers Hooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Hooper.#T4#
Hooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooper moves out of range as Man strikes.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hooper tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Man throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Man lands a body shot.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooper's calf.
Hooper is looking to land body kicks.
Hooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
Man slips under a jab.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Man moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHooper.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man thows a leg kick but Hooper checks it #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooper.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
Man keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man is pulling down on Hooper's head to control his posture.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Man has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man managing to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Man throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Man throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Man.
Fook Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man tries to work over Hooper's front leg with a kick but Hooper checks it.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Man pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs.
Hooper checks a low kick from Man.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Hooper misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Hooper slips a jab from Man.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Hooper misses.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Hooper tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. #T4#
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Man lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hooper tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man tried to counter with a leg kick but Hooper avoided it.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Hooper counters with an inside leg kick.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Hooper throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Man avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooper counters with an inside leg kick.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper staying out of range there.
A low kick from Man is predictable there #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is pulling down on Hooper's head to control his posture.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Hooper postures up. #T1#
Man pulls Hooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Hooper scores with a jab to the head.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Man.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper checks a low kick from Man.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Hooper throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hooper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMan.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.#T3#
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hooper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
Hooper throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Man staying out of range there.#T4#
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Hooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Hooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Troy Hooper just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hooper staying out of range there.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Man blocks a jab.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Man tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Man takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Good work by Hooper as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man lands with a cross. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man is looking to slow Hooper down with leg kicks.
Hooper works Man's body with a nice hook.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
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!
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man thuds his right hand into Hooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
Man slips under a jab.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hooper moves his leg out of the way.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Man. #T3#
Hooper throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hooper throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Man lands a nice hook to Hooper's body. Hooper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
Hooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Hooper takes one on the button.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Man settles back down.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
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!
Man slips a straight right by Hooper.#T4#
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hooper counter with a right hand.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hooper throws a leg kick that misses.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hooper counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fook Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Man tries a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Man checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Man.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hooper. That did some damage!
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Hooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man motions for Hooper to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Hooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper digs a good hook to Man's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Man.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hooper - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hooper. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Fook Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooper walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooper lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Hooper tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Hooper cracks Man with a good jab.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Man thumps Hooper with a low kick.#T4#
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooper misses with a two punch combination.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Hooper's belly button to the back.
Hooper is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hooper connects with the punch.
Man misses with a straight right.
Hooper takes one to the side of the head.
Man lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
Hooper slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooper.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hooper counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Hooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Man blocking some punches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fook Man.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper is the new welterweight champion!
Troy Hooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Fist misses with a head kick.
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Fist off the cage and back into range.
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooper should have avoided that one.
Fist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist misses with a kick to the body.
Hooper swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist throws a leg kick which misses Hooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooper tries to avoid it. #T1#
Fist motions for Hooper to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fist avoids it.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs.
Hooper throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooper counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Hooper.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Hooper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fist misses with a jab to the body
and Hooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Hooper swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Hooper connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Fist is rocked!
Fist connects with a jab.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fist seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Fist.
Hooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range. #T3#
Fist throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Fist.
Fist misses with a kick to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hooper has knocked Fist down with a huge combo! Hooper steps away and waves a wobbly Fist back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hooper steps in with a hook that catches Fist right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hooper follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fist looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Second Fist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ur woman didnt pay me the stud service fee she owes me...But u can have her panties back anyway....HERE!'.

 

Event: UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Hooper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moshington is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Moshington does it's job there.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moshington throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper scores with a one two! Moshington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moshington. Moshington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moshington.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Moshington lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington blocks a head kick by Hooper.
Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moshington works Hooper's body with a nice hook.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooper misses.#T1#
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Moshington gets tackled into the cage by Hooper. Hooper maintains the clinch.
A short left from Hooper.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Moshington's head.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Moshington.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington misses with some punches.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Hooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Moshington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Hooper.
A short left from Hooper. #T2#
Hooper lands a body shot.
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper pushes Moshington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hooper lands a shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper cracks Moshington with a nice body shot.
Moshington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Moshington.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Moshington controls the action.
Moshington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moshington.
Hooper lands a shot to the body.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moshington pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moshington.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards. #T3##TD#
Moshington jumps guard.
Hooper is stalling in the full guard.
Moshington trying to control the position.
Hooper postures up in Moshington's guard and throws a big left but Moshington blocks it.
Moshington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Moshington looking to control.
Hooper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Moshington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hooper is working Moshington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hooper wants to control from the top but Moshington keeps moving.
Hooper passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Moshington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hooper controlling the action here.
Moshington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moshington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moshington misses with a body shot
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Moshington throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moshington lands a body shot.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper scores with a body shot.
Moshington throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
George Moshington is winning the standup battle so far.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Moshington blocks the body kick.
Hooper throws a head kick that half lands.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington misses with a hook
and Moshington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Moshington is rocked!
Hooper works Moshington's body with a nice hook.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moshington.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moshington counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Moshington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Moshington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Moshington down.
Hooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Moshington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Hooper lands.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Moshington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Hooper.#CL2#
Hooper rushes Moshington and presses him up against the cage.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Moshington controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hooper.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington blocking some punches.
Moshington takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Moshington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moshington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moshington.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper lands a right hand.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moshington's elbow.
Hooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moshington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hooper can turn it around.
Moshington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Hooper won't allow it.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Hooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Moshington drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Moshington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moshington misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Moshington lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moshington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moshington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moshington tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Moshington.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooper cracks Moshington with a nice body shot.
Moshington tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moshington.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper cracks Moshington with a nice body shot.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moshington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moshington. That did some damage!#KD2#
Hooper catches Moshington napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Moshington to the canvas! #SUB#
Moshington looking for a guillotine here but Hooper defends easily.
Moshington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Moshington controls Hooper momentarily but Hooper frees himself.
Moshington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hooper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hooper preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper pushing down on Moshington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hooper prevents Moshington from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooper wants to control but Moshington is keeping him busy.
Hooper works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Hooper content just to control the position here.
Hooper landing strikes from the mount and Moshington is in trouble!
George Moshington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moshington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hooper lands with some strikes.
Hooper working Moshington over with strikes here.
Hooper lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moshington hang on?
Hooper working Moshington over with strikes here.
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!
Moshington takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hooper's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Fleshou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou misses with a looping left.
Fleshou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Fleshou misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Fleshou tried to score with a low kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Stres Fleshou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou slips a jab from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hooper misses its target.
Hooper tries to move into range but Fleshou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Fleshou should have avoided that one.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Fleshou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hooper. That did some damage!
Fleshou misses with a low kick.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the body.
Fleshou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stres Fleshou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Fleshou.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleshou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper misses with a body kick.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fleshou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
A cross from Fleshou lands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou's belly button to the back.
Fleshou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fleshou connects with a leg kick. Hooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleshou misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fleshou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hooper thinking.
Hooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Fleshou should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Fleshou moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleshou throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Fleshou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fleshou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleshou.
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Hooper throws a hook but Fleshou avoids it easily.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleshou manages to avoid it.
Fleshou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fleshou scores with a one two! Hooper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Fleshou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou misses with a head kick.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Fleshou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A punch combination from Fleshou misses.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper scores with a head kick.
Fleshou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Fleshou moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou throws a fast counter high kick but Hooper manages to duck under it in time.
Fleshou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleshou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Fleshou connects with a leg kick. Hooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stres Fleshou will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fleshou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleshou connects with a body shot.
Fleshou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fleshou wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hooper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fleshou slips under a jab.
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Fleshou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hooper rather than just go for the knockout.
Fleshou cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Fleshou saw that one coming.#TD#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fleshou napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fleshou has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ground and pound from Hooper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper trying to control the action but Fleshou is working from the bottom.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Hooper lands some shots froms side control.
Hooper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fleshou to see if he's OK.
Hooper throws an elbow but Fleshou slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fleshou is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hooper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hooper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fleshou is avoiding damage well.
Hooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hooper controls the position.#T2#
Fleshou is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Hooper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Hooper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hooper tries to advance to mount but Fleshou denies him.
Hooper wants to control for a moment but Fleshou uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hooper trying to control the action but Fleshou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Fleshou counters with a low kick, right behind Hooper 's knee.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleshou throws a shot to the body.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper scores with a push kick.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Fleshou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Fleshou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper swings for the body but Fleshou moves out of range.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Fleshou.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleshou as he connects with a hook.
Fleshou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fleshou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fleshou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Despite the aggression on Fleshou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Fleshou is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Stres Fleshou has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.#ROC#
Fleshou is rocked!#T1#
Fleshou digs a good body shot into Hooper's ribs.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Fleshou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleshou lands a right hook to the body.
Fleshou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleshou is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
Fleshou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Fleshou settles back down.
Fleshou seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fleshou digs a good hook to Hooper's body.
Fleshou moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleshou swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Fleshou.
Fleshou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Fleshou misses with a body shot.
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!
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Fleshou is out of range.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Fleshou's head but Fleshou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleshou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body. Fleshou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hooper is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hooper.
Fleshou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Fleshou.
Hooper attempts a counter takedown but Fleshou avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Fleshou misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Hooper throws a body punch but Fleshou moves out of range.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Fleshou is out of range.
Fleshou lands a jab to the head.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Stres Fleshou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleshou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fleshou. That one must have hurt.
Fleshou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleshou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleshou.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou blocks a jab.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fleshou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Hooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleshou!#ES2#
Fleshou explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Fleshou swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
I think Hooper 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Hooper takes a swing at McAdoo's ribcage but misses.
McAdoo lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that McAdoo sees coming a mile off.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of McAdoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Hooper finds it's target.
McAdoo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McAdoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hooper - the referee stops the clock and McAdoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hooper. McAdoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McAdoo wants to clinch.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper clobbers McAdoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Hooper gets tackled into the cage by McAdoo. McAdoo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McAdoo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hooper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Hooper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Hooper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McAdoo controlling the position well here. Hooper rolled but McAdoo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
McAdoo looking for the RNC.
Hooper breaks McAdoo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Hooper wants to pass the guard but McAdoo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAdoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between McAdoo's legs - danger averted.
Hooper trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
Hooper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McAdoo wants to control but Hooper postures up.
McAdoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hooper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McAdoo some visible discomfort.
McAdoo tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hooper cracks McAdoo with a big elbow. #T3#
McAdoo is trying to improve his position.
Hooper working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
McAdoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McAdoo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hooper trying to control the position but McAdoo is working away.
McAdoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on McAdoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McAdoo stops Hooper from passing to mount. #T4#
McAdoo is looking for a sweep.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.
McAdoo prevents Hooper from moving into mount.
McAdoo is trying to work for a sweep but Hooper has mounted him!
Hooper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McAdoo looks a forlorn figure.
McAdoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooper working McAdoo over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper looking to finish McAdoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for McAdoo!
McAdoo is working to get back to half guard.
McAdoo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McAdoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
McAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
McAdoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAdoo drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by McAdoo.
Hooper lands with a hook. McAdoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
No joy there for McAdoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAdoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooper has time to react.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdoo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
McAdoo missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McAdoo can pounce on him.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hooper. #T1#
Hooper misses with a hook.
McAdoo throws a counter combo.
McAdoo punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAdoo throws a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
McAdoo misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from McAdoo. Those never looked like landing.
McAdoo misses with the body kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
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!
McAdoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAdoo! But no joy.
McAdoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
McAdoo throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
Hooper jabs McAdoo right on the nose. McAdoo blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
McAdoo is rocked!#KD#
Hooper cracks McAdoo with an uppercut from hell and McAdoo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hooper's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
McAdoo is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to McAdoo's brow.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McAdoo's head.
Hooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McAdoo's guard.
Hooper is thwarting McAdoo's attempts to control the position.
Hooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAdoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to McAdoo's temple.
Hooper trying to control the action but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. McAdoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Hooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAdoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
McAdoo keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
McAdoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from McAdoo.
McAdoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooper advances position into side control!
Hooper is putting a hurting on McAdoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hooper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
McAdoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on McAdoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hooper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McAdoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McAdoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from McAdoo.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McAdoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAdoo momentarily.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McAdoo takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
McAdoo throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
McAdoo throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
McAdoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAdoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but McAdoo is just out of range.
McAdoo moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McAdoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McAdoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper lunges at McAdoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McAdoo's hand.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Noah McAdoo's cut even more.
McAdoo throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper wants to clinch#TD2#
and McAdoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but McAdoo has control of the leg.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but McAdoo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SU2#
McAdoo stands up and beckons Hooper to join him on the feet.
McAdoo misses with a leg kick
and McAdoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
McAdoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
McAdoo moves into the clinch.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAdoo backwards.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noah McAdoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAdoo lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAdoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAdoo blocking some punches. #T3#
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
McAdoo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAdoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McAdoo working aggressively here.
McAdoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAdoo. #BC2#
McAdoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper lands a nice hook to McAdoo's body. McAdoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McAdoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
McAdoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McAdoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McAdoo looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAdoo on the side of the head.
Noah McAdoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McAdoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McAdoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McAdoo scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but McAdoo slips the punch.
McAdoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McAdoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into McAdoo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAdoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAdoo walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Hooper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McAdoo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hooper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McAdoo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UGD 44:Palmer Vs Ferreira     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hooper's head.
Hooper shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Hooper walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Wayne checks a low kick from Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper staying out of range there.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Wayne misses.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne lands with a hook. Hooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A jab from Wayne finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Hooper counters with a low kick, right behind Wayne 's knee.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper shoots in and drives through. Wayne sprawls well.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Hooper defends easily.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Wayne looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hooper is defending well. Wayne quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hooper has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wayne celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne gave a mention to SiTech Clothing™ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: UGD 40:Escobarre Vs Munson     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Hooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Man counters with a good low kick that Hooper was not able to check.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Hooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Man.
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!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Hooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man throws a head kick that Hooper semi-blocks. #T1#
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hooper scores with a jab.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man checks a low kick from Hooper.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hooper throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.#T2#
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooper is looking to score with low kicks.
Man slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Man throws a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Man tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man. #T3#
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man works Hooper's body with a nice hook.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper cracks Man with a good jab.
Hooper misses with a body kick.
Man scores with a jab. Hooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Man jabs Hooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man checks a low kick from Hooper.
Man slips a jab from Hooper.
Man leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Hooper.
Man is looking to wear down Hooper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hooper cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper misses with a kick to the body
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Man might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man thows a body kick. Hooper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man is looking to slow Hooper down with leg kicks.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
Man connects with a leg kick. Hooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Man.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hooper will feel that in the morning.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Man throws a leg kick but Hooper checks it.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Hooper takes one to the chin there.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Man catches Hooper right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Hooper tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Hooper.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Man is predictable there #TD2#
and Hooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Man manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Man pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands an elbow inside.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fook Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooper misses.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Man looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Man. #T1#
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Man.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Man moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper swings widly with a right hand
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
Hooper dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooper off the cage and back into range.
Man throws out a leg kick but Hooper moves out of range and Man only half commits.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Hooper shrugs it off though.
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hooper. That did some damage!
Hooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Hooper misses with a hook.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man looks for the body kick but Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man misses the jab.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man is looking to clinch.
Hooper throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Hooper misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Fook Man did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooper throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hooper's knee momentarily.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man thumps Hooper with a low kick.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hooper's head.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Man takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Man tries to clinch but Hooper moves away
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Man lands but Hooper takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Man throws a leg kick
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Hooper seems unphased.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Man slips under a jab.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man cracks Hooper with a good jab.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a big counter combination but Hooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Hooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Man throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper lands a shot to the body.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Man working aggressively here.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Man misses with a body punch.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hooper. #T4#
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooper.
Hooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Troy Hooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Hooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range.
Hooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Man looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hooper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Hooper takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
A cross from Man lands.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Man keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
Hooper is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man stands and throws Hooper's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Hooper is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hooper's face as Man controls the position.
Man working away.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Hooper is trying to work for a sweep but Man has mounted him!#SU#
Man stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hooper misses
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Man jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hooper misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Hooper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hooper scrambles back to his feet.
Hooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!

Fook Man retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Fook Man thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Hooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleshou.
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleshou throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Fleshou moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Fleshou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Fleshou's shoulder, as Fleshou tries to avoid the shot.
Fleshou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Fleshou moved out of range nicely.
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Hooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice cross by Fleshou.
A lazy left from Fleshou finds it's target.
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!
A big left from Fleshou misses.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fleshou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleshou looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou tries to land a body kick
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fleshou walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range.
Fleshou ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fleshou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou swinging wildly here.
Fleshou slips a jab from Hooper.
Fleshou loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Stres Fleshou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fleshou has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fleshou.
Hooper takes one on the button.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Fleshou off balance momentarily.
Fleshou throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fleshou wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy. #T3#
Fleshou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fleshou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
Hooper is fighting to break Fleshou's control of his arms but Fleshou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleshou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleshou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Fleshou keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fleshou slips under a jab from Hooper.
Fleshou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleshou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou 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.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fleshou scores with a hook.
Fleshou takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hooper throws a hook but Fleshou avoids it easily.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou misses with a looping left.#T1#
A big left from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou lands a really nice looking cross but Hooper seems unphased.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleshou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stres Fleshou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Fleshou off the cage and back into range.
Fleshou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fleshou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Fleshou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hooper's knee momentarily.
A jab from Fleshou misses.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper jabs at Fleshou's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Fleshou throws a front kick aimed at Hooper's knee but Hooper avoids it well.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses the body punch
and Fleshou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleshou misses with a straight right.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fleshou doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleshou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Hooper scores with a jab. Fleshou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper works Fleshou's body with a nice hook.
Fleshou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Fleshou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou.
Fleshou lunges at Hooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooper's hand.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou moves away and avoids it.
Fleshou shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hooper scores with a hook.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper moves out of range as Fleshou strikes.#T4#
Fleshou defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Fleshou throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Fleshou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hooper takes one to the chin there.
Fleshou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper cracks Fleshou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleshou checks the leg kick.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleshou looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou moves away and avoids it.
Fleshou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fleshou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleshou's head.
Fleshou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the body
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleshou misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fleshou.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Hooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fleshou's head. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Fleshou's temple.
Fleshou trying to hold on to Hooper's head to control him but Hooper postures up.
Hooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper wants to control but Fleshou is keeping him busy.
Fleshou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hooper postures up.
Fleshou wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper cracks Fleshou with a solid left hand.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stres Fleshou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hooper stays in close to Fleshou's body and controls the position.
Hooper prevents Fleshou from getting back to his feet.
Hooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleshou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper stops Fleshou from standing up.
Fleshou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fleshou ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Fleshou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Fleshou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Hooper throws a body punch but Fleshou moves out of range.
Hooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fleshou lands a nice shot that snaps Hooper's head back.
Fleshou throws a right and a left that Hooper avoids nicely. #T4#
Hooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper scores with a body shot.
Fleshou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleshou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooper is looking to wear down Fleshou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fleshou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleshou throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleshou.
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 31:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Man moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs.#T1#
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hooper misses.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Hooper 's knee.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Hooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Hooper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.#T3#
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper throws an off balance right hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Man.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Man lands a big head kick that sends Hooper tumbling to the mat! Man takes a step backwards and waves Hooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Hooper off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Man moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Man slips under a jab.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooper's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hooper swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man slips a straight right by Hooper.
Fook Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hooper checks it well.
Man swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man slips under a jab.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Hooper misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Man misses.
Man works the jab nicely.#T1#
Man throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper slips a straight right by Man.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Man misses.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hooper throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.#T2#
Man tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Man scores with a push kick.
Hooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Man.
Man is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Man.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hooper blocks an elbow strike from Man.
Hooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Hooper wants a takedown but no success here.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fook Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards. #T4#
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man lands an uppercut.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man working aggressively here.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooper's defenses.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Man lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man misses the jab.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Hooper - just one landing.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Hooper tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. #T1#
Man tries to land a body kick
and Hooper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Hooper as he checks the leg kick.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooper's calf.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Man lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
Man moves away from the strike by Hooper. #T2#
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Troy Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hooper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man counters with a good low kick that Hooper was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hooper takes a step back to recover.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Hooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Man missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Man.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hooper thinking.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man cracks Hooper with a good jab.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Hooper misses with a body kick.
Man throws a fast counter high kick but Hooper manages to duck under it in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Man with a hook.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man cracks the inside of Hooper's front leg.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hooper there.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!

A relieved looking Fook Man thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UGD 28:Shevchenko Vs Angelo II     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Hooper attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis misses with the body kick
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lewis takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hooper.
Hooper tried to score with a low kick but Lewis checks it.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.#T1#
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Hooper connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
Lewis tries to land a body kick
and Hooper counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Hooper!
A very excited looking Troy Hooper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UGD 21:Hooper Vs O Donno     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Hooper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Donno throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
O Donno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and O Donno counters with a head kick that drops Hooper to the mat! Hooper scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Donno pushes Hooper against the cage. O Donno is working some dirty boxing. O Donno pushes off with a quick right hook! Hooper goes down! Hooper tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! O Donno moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo O Donno!
Aldo O Donno is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Aldo O Donno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Lewis backing away here, and Hooper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Hooper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Hooper throws a low kick but Lewis moves out of range easily.
Hooper cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Hooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Lewis dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Lewis's leg. Lewis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ray Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper throws a front kick that sends Lewis stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis connects with a high kick.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Hooper fakes the body blow, causing Lewis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lewis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Troy Hooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UPF 51: Unnamed     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
The Perfectionist just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Hooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Perfectionist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hooper throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Perfectionist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Perfectionist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist checks a low kick from Hooper.
The Perfectionist looks to land a right hand but Hooper moved out of range.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Perfectionist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.#T1#
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - The Perfectionist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Perfectionist throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Perfectionist staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
The Perfectionist slips a jab from Hooper.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Perfectionist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
The Perfectionist blocks a head kick by Hooper.
Good work by The Perfectionist as he checks the leg kick.
The Perfectionist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Hooper wants to slow The Perfectionist down by chopping away at his legs.
The Perfectionist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Perfectionist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Perfectionist.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Perfectionist. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooper misses with a leg kick
and The Perfectionist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hooper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hooper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Perfectionist tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.#T3#
The Perfectionist controlling the position for now.
Hooper misses with a head shot. The Perfectionist uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Perfectionist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Perfectionist pulls Hooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
The Perfectionist pulls Hooper in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but instead Hooper has moved into half guard.
Hooper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Perfectionist is holding on to half guard well.
The Perfectionist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Perfectionist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As The Perfectionist backs away, Hooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Perfectionist.
Hooper punishes The Perfectionist's body with a nice straight punch.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooper.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
Hooper throws a head kick that The Perfectionist semi-blocks.
The Perfectionist jabs at Hooper's body.
The Perfectionist lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - The Perfectionist coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a good jab.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.#T1#
Hooper thuds a left hand into The Perfectionist's body.
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Perfectionist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper lands a jab to the nose.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Perfectionist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Perfectionist lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
A shot to the liver by The Perfectionist. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper throws a leg kick
letting The Perfectionist counter with a right hand.
AJ The Perfectionist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper stuns The Perfectionist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Perfectionist throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper throws a push kick but The Perfectionist slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Perfectionist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. The Perfectionist catches Hooper right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper is looking to slow The Perfectionist down with leg kicks. #T3#
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hooper slips a jab from The Perfectionist.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Perfectionist doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Hooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Hooper lands a body shot.
The Perfectionist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooper digs a good body shot into The Perfectionist's ribs.
The Perfectionist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
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!
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Perfectionist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Perfectionist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Perfectionist cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Perfectionist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hooper with a body shot.
Hooper clobbers The Perfectionist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a good jab.
A big right from The Perfectionist misses.
Hooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper tries to move into range but The Perfectionist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooper is looking to wear down The Perfectionist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Perfectionist sprawls and moves away.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Hooper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Perfectionist did well to prevent Hooper getting side control.
The Perfectionist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hooper sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hooper trying to mount his opponent but The Perfectionist defends it.
The Perfectionist keeping control of the position.
Hooper lands with a punch from half guard.
The Perfectionist trying to control here.
Hooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Perfectionist defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
The Perfectionist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist wants to get back to full guard.
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
Hooper working The Perfectionist over with strikes.
The Perfectionist is staying active underneath Hooper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Perfectionist has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooper is trying to control. The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper drops an elbow to the side of The Perfectionist's head.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The Perfectionist is looking to improve his position.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Perfectionist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hooper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Perfectionist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Perfectionist is refusing to be controlled, as Hooper sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper winds up and cracks The Perfectionist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hooper wants to control but The Perfectionist is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
The Perfectionist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from The Perfectionist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooper slips a jab from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Perfectionist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper connects with a jab.#T1#
The Perfectionist misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper.
Hooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Perfectionist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper avoids the body shot from The Perfectionist.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Perfectionist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hooper moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
Hooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Perfectionist's calf.#T2#
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
Hooper lands with a cross.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.#TD#
Hooper looking to score a takedown here. The Perfectionist is defending well but Hooper drives through and ends up in The Perfectionist's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
The Perfectionist looking to control. #SUB2#
The Perfectionist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hooper is working The Perfectionist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper stands up over The Perfectionist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper stands up over The Perfectionist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Perfectionist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Perfectionist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. The Perfectionist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by The Perfectionist!#REVB#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper had his way with AJ The Perfectionist in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
The Perfectionist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but The Perfectionist ducks down to avoid it.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Perfectionist connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooper jabs The Perfectionist right on the nose. The Perfectionist blinks but takes it well.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.
Hooper throws a hook but The Perfectionist avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.#TD#
Hooper gets a double leg takedown into The Perfectionist's guard.#T1#
The Perfectionist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
The Perfectionist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Perfectionist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but The Perfectionist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Perfectionist 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Perfectionist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as The Perfectionist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper throws a low kick but The Perfectionist moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Perfectionist! But no joy.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist misses with a looping left.
The Perfectionist takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooper cracks The Perfectionist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Perfectionist. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps The Perfectionist's head back.
The Perfectionist ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
The Perfectionist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Perfectionist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!

Troy Hooper retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Troy Hooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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