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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 170 & +265
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobbes doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Hobbes moved out of range.
And Hobbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbes is just out of range.
Hobbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott throws a series of punches but Hobbes avoids them all with ease.
Hobbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hobbes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Hobbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hobbes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbes.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott works on Hobbes's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Hobbes drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hobbes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Hobbes's legs - danger averted.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Hobbes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hobbes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Scott managing to control the position.
Hobbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Scott looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hobbes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hobbes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hobbes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to improve his position but Hobbes is controlling well.
#T3#
Hobbes wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hobbes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hobbes throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott keeping hold of Hobbes's head, controlling as best he can.
Hobbes tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbes is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Logan Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobbes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hobbes's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hobbes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hobbes.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbes is just out of range.
Logan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott lands with a big left! Hobbes is wobbled badly! Scott comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hobbes to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Scott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hobbes gets the takedown into side control.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Hobbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hobbes off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbes is really stuck here.
Hobbes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hobbes wants to control his opponent's hands but Holder gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hobbes just trying to survive but Holder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hobbes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Holder controlling the action here.
Hobbes tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Hobbes is trying to control but can't.
Holder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holder controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hobbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hobbes actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hobbes tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Hobbes has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holder content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hobbes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbes taking some punishment here, with Holder in his half guard.
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
Hobbes tries to get to full guard but Holder has control of the leg.
Hobbes is not content to let Holder control the position.
Holder is really struggling to control Hobbes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder lands strikes from half guard.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbes looks winded!
Holder is controlling the pace.
Hobbes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Holder dominated that round.
That's time! Holder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Holder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holder slips a nice elbow through Hobbes's hands, connecting with Hobbes's forehead.
Holder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holder is thwarting Hobbes's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder wants to stand up but Hobbes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hobbes tries to get to full guard but Holder has control of the leg.
Holder is trying to control. Hobbes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holder in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Holder.
Holder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Douglas Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hobbes for as long as he can get away with.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbes wants to improve his position but Holder is controlling well.
Hobbes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Douglas Holder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Holder gets a takedown into half guard.
Hobbes has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbes wants to control but Holder is keeping busy.
Hobbes is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Hobbes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hobbes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hobbes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hobbes is trying to maintain the position but Holder is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holder working Hobbes over with strikes.
Holder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Holder there.
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
Holder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hobbes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holder lands strikes from half guard.
Holder controlling the action here.
Holder is nestled in close to Hobbes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Holder 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##CL#
Holder rushes Hobbes and presses him up against the cage.
Hobbes wants a takedown but no success here.
Holder has Hobbes pushed against the cage.
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbes can do to turn this around?
Hobbes is working for takedown but Holder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Douglas Holder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Hobbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbes tries to stall but Holder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobbes is trying to pull guard but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hobbes blocks it with crossed arms.
Holder wants to break free but Hobbes has control.
Hobbes has Holder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Holder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Holder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hobbes's head.
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Hobbes's brow.
Holder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hobbes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hobbes has his foot on Holder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holder works his way back into a safe position though.
Hobbes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holder cracks Hobbes with a solid left hand.
Holder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holder wants to get up but he can't break Hobbes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Holder 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.#T3#
Hobbes wants to sweep here but Holder controlling him for the moment.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder wants to stand but Hobbes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hobbes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gilbert Hobbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holder advances to half guard.
Holder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hobbes controls his leg.
Holder drops an elbow to the side of Hobbes's head.
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Holder winds up and cracks Hobbes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder slows the pace down in half guard.
Douglas Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Holder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holder 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Holder!
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