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Event:
BFF 29: Shamkhalaev vs Al Jhit
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Fernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Fernandez.
#TD2#
Fernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooker is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well.
Fernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hooker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Hooker is defending well.
Fernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Well, if Fernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fernandez passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Fernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hooker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Hooker wants to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Fernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Fernandez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hooker has given up his back.
Hooker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hooker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
My spies in XFighter inform me that Fernandez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Fernandez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hooker! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fernandez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobo Fernandez!
Bobo Fernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 23: Shapirov v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hooker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hooker doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Ahmadzai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hooker wants to get back to his feet but Ahmadzai passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Ahmadzai tries to pass to full mount but Hooker defends it.
Ahmadzai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hooker trying to hold on to Ahmadzai's head to control him but Ahmadzai postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai winds up and cracks Hooker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahmadzai controlling the pace.
Hooker tries to roll over but Ahmadzai keeps him under control.#T1#
Hooker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahmadzai works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hooker's face as Ahmadzai controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahmadzai scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Ahmadzai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahmadzai controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Ahmadzai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahmadzai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Ahmadzai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ahmadzai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooker avoids it really well and circles away.
Hooker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahmadzai eats them both and turns towards Hooker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD#
Ahmadzai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooker is trying to defend but Ahmadzai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahmadzai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahmadzai content to control rather than advance.
Ahmadzai trying to pass the guard but Hooker defending well.
Hooker is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hooker trying to control but Ahmadzai postures up.
Ahmadzai stops Hooker from getting back to his feet.
Ahmadzai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Ahmadzai there. #T5#
Ahmadzai trying to pass the guard but Hooker defending well.
Ahmadzai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahmadzai slips a nice elbow through Hooker's hands, connecting with Hooker's forehead.
Ahmadzai not doing much here.
#SUB#
Ahmadzai is trying to work for a kimura but Hooker is defending well.
Ahmadzai content to control rather than advance. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahmadzai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hooker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahmadzai tries to pass to full mount but Hooker defends it.
Ahmadzai stalling.
Ahmadzai moves into full mount! Hooker won't be happy about that! #T7#
Ahmadzai looking to finish Hooker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hooker!
The referee warns Hooker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Ahmadzai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahmadzai scoring with strikes but Hooker is staying in there.
Ahmadzai scoring with strikes but Hooker is staying in there.
Ahmadzai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahmadzai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Hooker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooker taking shots to the head.
Hooker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahmadzai has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahmadzai controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Ahmadzai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahmadzai raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Hooker is rocked!
Hooker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker 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.
Abdul Ahmadzai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Ahmadzai misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ahmadzai moves into the clinch.
Ahmadzai blocks an elbow strike.
Hooker has Ahmadzai pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ahmadzai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hooker ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hooker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahmadzai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahmadzai postures up and lands a big shot to Hooker's brow.
Hooker is still in real trouble! Can Ahmadzai finish him?
Ahmadzai forces his way into half guard.
Ahmadzai working over Hooker with some ground and pound. Hooker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Ahmadzai wants to work for an arm triangle but Hooker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Hooker landing small, sideways elbows.
Hooker trying to control but Ahmadzai postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahmadzai lands a nice short elbow.
Ahmadzai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ahmadzai controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hooker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahmadzai has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ahmadzai wants to finish this one by submission but Hooker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahmadzai.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahmadzai landing strikes from the mount.
Ahmadzai has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hooker's face.
#SU#
Ahmadzai is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
Hooker tries for a takedown but Ahmadzai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooker is breathing heavily.#TD#
Ahmadzai drives through with a takedown into Hooker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ahmadzai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahmadzai tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooker is retaining full guard.
Ahmadzai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ahmadzai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahmadzai looking to pass the guard.
Hooker wants to control but Ahmadzai passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Hooker is looking to control Ahmadzai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ahmadzai is looking for a kimura but Hooker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahmadzai to get the leverage.
Ahmadzai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hooker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Ahmadzai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hooker controls his leg.
Ahmadzai slips a nice elbow through Hooker's hands, connecting with Hooker's forehead.
Ahmadzai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahmadzai moves into full mount! Hooker won't be happy about that!
Ahmadzai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hooker looks a forlorn figure.
#T6#
Hooker tries to hold on but Ahmadzai postures up.
Ahmadzai with good strikes from the mount here!
Ahmadzai controlling from mount.
Hooker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ahmadzai lands a heavy elbow.
Ahmadzai controlling from the full mount.
Ahmadzai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hooker for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Abdul Ahmadzai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooker 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.
Ahmadzai working the head and body with strikes.
Hooker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahmadzai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T8#
Ahmadzai controlling the pace for now.
Hooker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hooker tries to hold on but Ahmadzai postures up.
Ahmadzai with good strikes from the mount here!#T9#
Hooker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahmadzai with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahmadzai controlling from the full mount.
Ahmadzai unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hooker wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ahmadzai celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Ahmadzai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hadjiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjiev showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hooker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hooker wants to get back to full guard but Hadjiev has mounted him!
Hadjiev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hooker tries to hold on but Hadjiev pushes him away.
Hadjiev with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Hooker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjiev prevents Hooker from getting the reversal.
Hooker is still in real trouble! Can Hadjiev finish him?
Hooker taking shots to the head.
Hooker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hadjiev's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
Valentin Hadjiev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hooker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hooker is pushing down on Tiequan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiequan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hooker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hooker is taking a breather. Tiequan 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.
Tiequan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooker trying to control from half guard but Tiequan is working away.
Hooker works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker is looking to take a break and control but Tiequan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tiequan trying his best to control but Hooker has mounted him.
Hooker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hooker lands a big elbow.
Hooker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hooker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tiequan?
#T2#
Hooker lands with some strikes.
Tiequan tries to lock up and control but Hooker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hooker lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiequan is trying to escape the mount.
Hooker unloads with some shots from mount but Tiequan bucks and avoids them well.
Hooker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hooker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hooker prevents Tiequan from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hooker tries to control but Tiequan wriggling away. #SUB#
Hooker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker thowing shots but they're missing.
Hooker controlling his opponent.
Hooker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiequan avoids a strike by Hooker and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hooker's guard! Fantastic escape!
Hooker has momentary wrist control but Tiequan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tiequan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiequan has managed to get both his arms back between Hooker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hooker looking for subs off his back but Tiequan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiequan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hooker dominated that round.
That's time! Hooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Hooker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hooker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooker trying to control from half guard but Tiequan is working away.
Tiequan trying to hold on to Hooker's head to control him but Hooker postures up.
Tiequan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker is thwarting Tiequan's attempts to control the position.
Hooker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Tiequan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiequan trying to control but Hooker postures up.
Hooker thows a huge punch but Tiequan dodges it nicely.
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tiequan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooker.
Hooker trying to control from half guard but Tiequan is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Tiequan gets caught flat footed, as Hooker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Tiequan keeps moving. #T2#
Hooker advances to half guard.
Tiequan wants to control but Hooker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hooker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tiequan controlling the position for now.
Hooker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiequan defending well though. #T3#
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hooker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tiequan controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooker wants to take a breather but Tiequan is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiequan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooker misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Hooker closes the distance and clinches.
Hooker is stalling here.
Tiequan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage 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.#BC2#
Tiequan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooker tries to clinch there but Tiequan circles away.
Tiequan fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hooker clinches up with Tiequan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiequan can do to turn this around?
Hooker is trying to break the clinch but Tiequan has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tiequan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooker stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiequan. Tiequan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hooker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hooker clinches up against the cage.
Hooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiequan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Hooker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiequan did well to prevent Hooker getting side control.
Hooker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiequan keeps working.
Hooker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker trying to mount his opponent but Tiequan defends it.
Hooker is stalling here. Tiequan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hooker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tiequan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Hooker is trying to control Tiequan's posture but Tiequan avoids it.
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
Hooker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiequan off and has taken his back!
Hooker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Hooker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tiequan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Hooker goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tiequan escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Hooker wants to control but Tiequan is keeping busy.
Hooker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooker.#T3#
Tiequan wants to pass the guard but Hooker is keeping the position.
Hooker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tiequan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiequan has managed to get both his arms back between Hooker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tiequan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hooker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiequan trying to control but Hooker is working from the bottom.
Mark Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooker 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.
Zhang Tiequan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Hooker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Mark Hooker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hooker, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hooker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hooker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tiequan's guard.
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiequan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiequan's guard.
Tiequan keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Tiequan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tiequan tries for a takedown but Hooker circles away easily
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hooker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tiequan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooker is in Tiequan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiequan is breathing heavily.
Hooker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiequan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hooker trying to move into half guard but instead Tiequan has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Hooker seems keen to control Tiequan's posture.
Hooker is trying to keep Tiequan in close.
Tiequan 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.
Hooker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hooker is trying to keep Tiequan in close.
#T3#
Hooker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tiequan is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hooker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Tiequan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Hooker pulls Tiequan into guard.
#T4#
Hooker trying to keep a closed guard but Tiequan is proving a slippery customer.
Hooker is pulling down on Tiequan's head to control his posture.
Hooker wants to stand up but Tiequan is controlling him.
Hooker looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooker, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker trying to keep a closed guard but Tiequan is proving a slippery customer.
Tiequan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hooker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hooker dominated that round.
That's time! Tiequan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiequan pinned against the cage. Tiequan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiequan as he jumps to the side.
As Hooker looks to move away, Tiequan throws a big counter combo but Hooker just gets out of the way.
Zhang Tiequan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hooker.
Hooker fails with the takedown.
Tiequan tries to counter by clinching up but Hooker breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiequan's waist but Tiequan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooker off to one side. #CL#
Tiequan rushes Hooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooker is trying to break the clinch but Tiequan is controlling him.
Hooker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiequan just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Tiequan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiequan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hooker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiequan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiequan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hooker swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Tiequan counters by moving into the clinch.
Hooker fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Tiequan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiequan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiequan, which made it look bad.
Hooker is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tiequan checks a leg kick.#CL#
Tiequan has closed the distance and engaged Hooker in a clinch.
Hooker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiequan smiles and moves away.
Tiequan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hooker. Hooker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiequan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooker.
Hooker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiequan counters with a left and a right that stings Hooker.
Tiequan leaves Hooker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiequan thuds his shin into the meat of Hooker's side.#T3##CL#
Tiequan forces Hooker back against the cage and clinches.
Tiequan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooker pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tiequan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tiequan breaks from the clinch.
Tiequan tries to clinch but Hooker moves out of range.
Tiequan blocks the body kick.
Tiequan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiequan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooker, which made it look bad. #T4#
Tiequan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiequan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hooker throws a head kick but Tiequan moves out of range.
Hooker moves in looking to clinch but Tiequan pushes him off.
Tiequan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hooker's calf.#CL2#
Hooker forces Tiequan back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hooker jumps guard and drags Tiequan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tiequan 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. #SUB2#
Hooker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiequan is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Tiequan 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#
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhang Tiequan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hooker rushes Tiequan and presses him up against the cage.
Hooker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiequan has him pressed against the cage.
Hooker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hooker lands a takedown into guard.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiequan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Tiequan keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Tiequan wants to control position but Hooker is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Tiequan here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Hooker!
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Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hooker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooker is in Smith's guard.#ES#
Smith pushes Hooker off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Hooker is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hooker down to the mat. Hooker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hooker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hooker.
#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooker on the ground.
Hooker trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hooker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hooker trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hooker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
Hooker won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hooker throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Hooker.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hooker holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hooker has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Hooker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith keeping hold of Hooker's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hooker has control of the leg.
Hooker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Hooker wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Hooker wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #T3#
Hooker blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Hooker is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hooker wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooker defends well and Smith ends up having to push Hooker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Hooker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hooker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Hooker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
Hooker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hooker 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##TD2#
Hooker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hooker wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
#T1##ES2#
Hooker pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Hooker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hooker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is working for takedown but Hooker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Hooker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooker pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Hooker. Hooker maintains the 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!
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Hooker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Hooker 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.
Hooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hooker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooker wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Hooker trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hooker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Hooker instigates a clinch. #T4#
Hooker prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooker wants to break free but Smith has control.
#TD#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hooker regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Hooker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Hooker extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hooker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hooker!
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Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hooker looking to score a takedown here. Tiequan is defending well but Hooker drives through and ends up in Tiequan's guard.
Tiequan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Tiequan is keeping the position.
Hooker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hooker wants to stand but Tiequan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hooker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tiequan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiequan wants to control but Hooker passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker wants to stand but Tiequan has his arm trapped.
Tiequan is not content to let Hooker control the position. #T1#
Tiequan is trying to work for a sweep but Hooker has mounted him!
Hooker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Hooker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Hooker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tiequan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tiequan and Hooker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Hooker scores with punches from side control.
Hooker trying to control the action but Tiequan is working from the bottom.
Tiequan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tiequan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooker.
Hooker prevents Tiequan from improving his position.
Tiequan is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Hooker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiequan fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Tiequan instigates a clinch. #T4#
Hooker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hooker jumps guard but Tiequan stands there with Hooker around his waist. Hooker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Tiequan decides to pull guard.
Hooker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tiequan is proving hard to escape from.
Hooker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiequan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiequan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Tiequan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hooker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tiequan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooker wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hooker rushes Tiequan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooker has Tiequan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiequan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tiequan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hooker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiequan misses its target.#CL2#
Hooker has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Hooker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tiequan regains guard immediately.
Tiequan is pulling down on Hooker's head to control his posture. #T1#
Hooker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tiequan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tiequan trying to control but Hooker is working from the bottom.
Mark Hooker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hooker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiequan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Tiequan wants to get up but he can't break Hooker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hooker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooker looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooker, not yet.
Hooker is trying to control the position but Tiequan postures up.
Hooker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hooker 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.
Hooker working a defensive guard but Tiequan passes into half guard.
#T3#
Hooker is trying to maintain the position but Tiequan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooker is looking to improve his position.
Tiequan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hooker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhang Tiequan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hooker.
Tiequan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hooker is looking to clinch but Tiequan is avoiding it.
Tiequan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Hooker moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tiequan pulls Hooker into guard.
Hooker wanted to stand there but Tiequan had control of the position.
Hooker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiequan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiequan has Hooker pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker trying to control but Tiequan is working from the bottom.
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 Zhang Tiequan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiequan swivels and escapes.
Hooker shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiequan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiequan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Hooker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooker tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiequan is retaining full guard.
Hooker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hooker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiequan wants to hit a switch here but Hooker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tiequan there! #T1#
Tiequan is working to get back to half guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tiequan is having none of it.
Hooker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hooker wants to control the pace but Tiequan is squirming around nicely.
Hooker landing punches. #T2#
Hooker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiequan is looking to escape.
Tiequan tries to hold on but Hooker pushes him away. #SUB2#
Hooker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hooker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiequan is looking to escape. #T3#
Tiequan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hooker has a good base and remains in mount.
Tiequan wants to hold on but Hooker pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiequan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tiequan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hooker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hooker is just content to waste time from the top position. Tiequan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Hooker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Tiequan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hooker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooker 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hooker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Hooker dives in and grabs Lungiambula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lungiambula pushes down on Hooker's head and hops out.
Hooker defending well as Lungiambula loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Lungiambula dives in and scores a takedown into Hooker's guard.#SUB#
Hooker pushes a forearm under Lungiambula's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lungiambula is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hooker!
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