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Event:
GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Honorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoddle sets himself, and Honorio steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoddle avoids it this time.
Hoddle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honorio.
Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honorio walks into a jab.
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Hoddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoddle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honorio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoddle defends it well.
Honorio staying out of range there.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle 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.
Honorio blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Honorio shoots in and bounces Hoddle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoddle is looking to stand up but Honorio isn't so interested in that idea.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Hoddle has his feet on Honorio's thighs here. He's pushed Honorio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Honorio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Hoddle!
A very excited looking Glen Hoddle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson 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.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Hoddle's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Hoddle 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.
Good work by Hoddle as he checks the leg kick.
Hoddle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson connects with a right hand. Hoddle shakes it off.
Hoddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle is looking to land body kicks.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a nice looking 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!#TD#
Hoddle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle stays in close to Robson's body and controls the position.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving. #T2#
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Hoddle prevents Robson from getting back to his feet.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robson seems keen to control Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Robson has Hoddle pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robson 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.
Hoddle is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson is controlling Hoddle's trapped leg to prevent Hoddle from advancing to side control.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robson tries to roll over but Hoddle keeps him under control.
Hoddle is controlling the pace.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle 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#
Hoddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hoddle looking to score a takedown here. Robson is defending well but Hoddle drives through and ends up in Robson's guard.
Hoddle postures up.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle works over Robson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Glen Hoddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robson has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robson's head.#T2#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Robson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.#SUB#
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robson wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving. #T4#
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoddle controlling Robson's posture.
Robson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson tries to move to mount but Hoddle blocks the move with his legs.
Robson trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle throws a body kick.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson catches Hoddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.#TD#
Hoddle gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robson is avoiding damage well.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Robson is controlling well.
Hoddle keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Hoddle tries to get to full guard but Robson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to pass to mount.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Robson lands a head shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oliver Robson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hoddle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Robson lands with a straight right. Hoddle didn't see that one coming.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Hoddle's head and hops out.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robson's hands.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
#TD#
Hoddle dives in and scores a takedown into Robson's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoddle's guard. #REVB#
Robson trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Robson content to stall in guard here.
Hoddle is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Hoddle keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Hoddle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoddle checks the leg kick.
Robson moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Robson throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hoddle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hoddle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robson lands with a cross.
Hoddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hoddle finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Hoddle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robson has his feet on Hoddle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nice body punch from Robson.
A left lands for Robson.
Hoddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robson jabs Hoddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a low kick but Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
It seemed like Robson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson lands a jab.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoddle doesn't seem phased though.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoddle steps away.
Robson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Hoddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson scores with a punch to the head.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson with a hook.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.#TD#
Hoddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Hoddle is now in Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Robson 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle wants to control but Robson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Oliver Robson 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yu Tai.#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Yu Tai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Hoddle moves in looking to clinch but Yu Tai pushes him off.
Hoddle slips under a jab.#CL2#
Hoddle rushes Yu Tai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle lands a shoulder strike.
Hoddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Yu Tai.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Hoddle looking for a takedown.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Yu Tai.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Yu Tai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Yu Tai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoddle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yu Tai to the mat. Yu Tai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yu Tai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yu Tai tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yu Tai keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yu Tai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Yu Tai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Yu Tai is adopting a defensive guard.
Yu Tai working a defensive guard here.
Hoddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yu Tai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle slips nicely into half guard.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yu Tai keeps working.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yu Tai taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard. #T2#
Hoddle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu Tai defending well though.
Hoddle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yu Tai keeps working.
Yu Tai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu Tai defending well though.
Yu Tai is refusing to be controlled, as Hoddle sits in half guard.
Hoddle 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.
Yu Tai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoddle.
Yu Tai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoddle.
Hoddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle working over Yu Tai with some ground and pound. Yu Tai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoddle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoddle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yu Tai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoddle prevents Yu Tai from improving his position.
Yu Tai controlling the position for now.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yu Tai gets back to full guard.
Yu Tai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoddle on the ground.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle is in close to Yu Tai's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Yu Tai keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle working some strikes from top position.
Hoddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
Yu Tai keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yu Tai's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle looking to pass the guard.
Hoddle cracks Yu Tai with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoddle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Yu Tai ducked under it nicely.
Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoddle keeps Yu Tai at a distance using the push kick.
Hoddle defending well as Yu Tai loads up on a big left hand.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Yu Tai is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yu Tai wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yu Tai 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#
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Hoddle is looking to control Yu Tai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#T1##SU#
Yu Tai decides to return to a standing position.
Hoddle throws a right hand that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoddle throws an off balance right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a low kick, right behind Hoddle 's knee.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoddle scores with a nice strike.
Hoddle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a solid body kick.
Hoddle moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Hoddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yu Tai cracks Hoddle with an open hand slap.
Hoddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yu Tai defends well and Hoddle ends up having to push Yu Tai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle cracks Yu Tai with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hoddle misses with an uppercut.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoddle thinking.
Hoddle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Hoddle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yu Tai!
Hoddle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hoddle lands an elbow.
Hoddle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yu Tai down.
Yu Tai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoddle looks up at the clock and then as Yu Tai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hoddle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yu Tai is looking to reverse the position.
Yu Tai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Hoddle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yu Tai is avoiding damage well.
Yu Tai can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hoddle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yu Tai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoddle wants to control but Yu Tai is keeping him busy.
Hoddle working the body and head with strikes.
Yu Tai seems a little lost for a moment, as Hoddle dominates the positioning.
Hoddle scoring with punches from side control.
Hoddle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yu Tai struggling a bit here.
Yu Tai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoddle working away.#T4#
Hoddle controls the position.
Yu Tai tries to improve position but can't.
Hoddle grinds an elbow into Yu Tai's temple.
Yu Tai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hoddle in side control, throwing shots but Yu Tai defends.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but Yu Tai is defending the strikes.
Hoddle trying to control the action but Yu Tai is working from the bottom.
Yu Tai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle'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.#R3#
Yu Tai connects with a nice looking jab.
Yu Tai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoddle throws a right hand that misses
and Yu Tai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tam Yu Tai is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yu Tai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoddle tries to land a body kick
and Yu Tai counters with a straight right hand.
Hoddle feints and then cracks Yu Tai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yu Tai down.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
As Hoddle backs away, Yu Tai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hoddle connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Hoddle 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yu Tai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yu Tai keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Yu Tai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Yu Tai pulls Hoddle in close to prevent any damage.
Yu Tai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoddle controls the pace.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Yu Tai keeps moving.
Yu Tai is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yu Tai wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle distracts Yu Tai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yu Tai wants to stand and escape but Hoddle is having none of it.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Yu Tai blocks nicely.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoddle trying to control but Yu Tai is working from the bottom.
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoddle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yu Tai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Yu Tai is retaining full guard.
Hoddle is working Yu Tai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoddle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yu Tai has momentary wrist control but Hoddle slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Yu Tai working a defensive guard here.
Hoddle stays in close to Yu Tai's body and controls the position.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoddle pushing down on Yu Tai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoddle throwing shots but Yu Tai is blocking nicely.
Yu Tai wants to control but Hoddle is keeping busy.
Hoddle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoddle lands with a punch from half guard.
Yu Tai is looking to control Hoddle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yu Tai avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoddle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yu Tai's head. #T4#
Hoddle is looking to take a break and control but Yu Tai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Yu Tai is rocked!
Hoddle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Yu Tai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu Tai has hold of Hoddle's hands but Hoddle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yu Tai trying to hold on to Hoddle's head to control him but Hoddle postures up.
Yu Tai wants to improve his position but Hoddle is controlling well.
Hoddle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yu Tai seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoddle trying to control from half guard but Yu Tai is working away.
Hoddle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yu Tai is trying is best to control the position here.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yu Tai connects with a leg kick.
Yu Tai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoddle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yu Tai.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoddle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoddle thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hoddle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yu Tai quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Hoddle wants to pass the guard but Yu Tai is defending well.
Yu Tai trying to control here.
#T1#
Yu Tai is staying active underneath Hoddle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yu Tai manages to get to full guard.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Yu Tai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yu Tai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoddle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoddle drops an elbow to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Hoddle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoddle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Yu Tai is trying to control but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yu Tai controlling the position well.
Yu Tai has hold of Hoddle's hands but Hoddle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoddle scores with a big shot! Yu Tai's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yu Tai! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle is the new welterweight champion!
Glen Hoddle 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up with De Fiore, looking for a takedown. Hoddle pushes De Fiore against the cage but De Fiore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoddle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Fiore to score with a decent uppercut.
De Fiore works the jab nicely.
De Fiore moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Hoddle shoots for a double leg takedown but De Fiore sprawls well. He's pushed Hoddle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters circling a little - De Fiore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoddle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Fiore if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by De Fiore as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Fiore.
We've been told by De Fiore's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Hoddle moves into the clinch.
De Fiore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore misses with a body punch.
Hoddle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Attilio De Fiore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
De Fiore lands an uppercut.
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from De Fiore.
De Fiore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoddle up against the cage.
De Fiore lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
De Fiore just leaning against Hoddle, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Hoddle leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
De Fiore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoddle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Fiore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoddle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
De Fiore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoddle looks for a takedown but De Fiore sprawls well.#TD2#
De Fiore tries to sprawl but Hoddle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle slips a nice elbow through De Fiore's hands, connecting with De Fiore's forehead.
De Fiore is not content to let Hoddle control the position.
Hoddle controlling the pace. #T2#
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoddle misses with a head shot. De Fiore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but De Fiore has wrist control.
Hoddle postures up in De Fiore's guard and throws a big left but De Fiore blocks it.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
De Fiore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Fiore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
De Fiore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Fiore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle postures up and lands a big shot to De Fiore's brow.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Fiore controlling Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glen Hoddle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle throws a hook to the side of De Fiore's head but De Fiore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoddle tries to clinch but De Fiore is having none of it.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Fiore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Hoddle off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Hoddle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fiore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Fiore circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Hoddle finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
De Fiore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoddle shoots in and drives through. De Fiore sprawls well.
De Fiore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
As Hoddle backs away, De Fiore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hoddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Fiore lands a nice shot 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!
De Fiore scores with a jab. Hoddle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoddle throws an overhand right that lands on De Fiore's shoulder, as De Fiore tries to avoid the shot.
De Fiore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoddle's hands.
De Fiore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Fiore misses the jab.#T1#
De Fiore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Hoddle.
De Fiore scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoddle should have avoided that one.
De Fiore misses with a double jab.
De Fiore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from De Fiore.
Hoddle's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoddle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fiore scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoddle, as that shot connected.
Hoddle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
De Fiore tries to stall but Hoddle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Fiore trying to control the position but instead, Hoddle has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Fiore into the cage.
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoddle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
De Fiore blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle lands a hook that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
Hoddle lands with a short shot to the head.
De Fiore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoddle is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoddle. #BC#
De Fiore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Fiore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Fiore avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and De Fiore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
Hoddle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoddle throws a hook but De Fiore avoids it easily.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fiore slips a jab from Hoddle.#T3#
Hoddle is looking to clinch.
De Fiore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Fiore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Fiore lands with a straight right. Hoddle didn't see that one coming.
De Fiore takes a swing at Hoddle's ribcage but misses.
De Fiore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Hoddle misses its intended target.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore throws a counter high kick but Hoddle was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Hoddle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
Hoddle wants a takedown but no success here.
Attilio De Fiore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Fiore lands with a short shot to the head.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
Hoddle lands a hook that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
Hoddle trying to control the position but instead, De Fiore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoddle into the cage.
Hoddle lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoddle.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoddle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Fiore stalling in the clinch but Hoddle improves position.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from De Fiore.
Hoddle lands an uppercut.
Attilio De Fiore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoddle.
A nice left hand lands by Hoddle.
#BC#
De Fiore manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoddle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Attilio De Fiore is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Fiore. De Fiore obviously looking to wear him down.
De Fiore misses with a head kick.
De Fiore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoddle takes a step back to recover.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Fiore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Fiore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from De Fiore.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoddle.
A shot to the liver by De Fiore. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
And Hoddle responds with a good body kick, but De Fiore manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle defending well as De Fiore loads up on a big left hand.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Fiore staying out of range there.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
De Fiore misses with the combination.
And Hoddle responds with a good body kick, but De Fiore manages to step out the way in time.
Hoddle misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.#T1#
Hoddle throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Fiore looks to land a right hand but Hoddle moved out of range.
De Fiore with the inside leg kick.
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Hoddle off balance momentarily.
De Fiore misses with a few strikes there.
Hoddle shoots for a double leg takedown but De Fiore sprawls well. He's pushed Hoddle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Fiore walks into a stiff left hand from Hoddle.#TD2#
Hoddle shoots in and gets a takedown into De Fiore's guard.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Fiore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Fiore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hoddle is pushing down on De Fiore's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Fiore is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoddle trying to control from half guard but De Fiore is working away.
De Fiore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoddle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hoddle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Fiore trying to hold on to Hoddle's head to control him but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to take a break and control but De Fiore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoddle.
Hoddle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hoddle shoots in and bounces De Fiore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle trying to control but De Fiore is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but De Fiore blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoddle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hoddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoddle 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Hoddle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakamura's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hoddle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
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.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoddle postures up.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hoddle works over Nakamura with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoddle is one step ahead there.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura controls Hoddle momentarily but Hoddle frees himself. #SUB#
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nakamura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hoddle has picked Nakamura up and slammed him! Nakamura can't keep hold of the triangle and Hoddle manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoddle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Hoddle stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura thumps Hoddle with a low kick.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Hoddle moves away and avoids 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!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hoddle's side.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hoddle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nakamura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hoddle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nakamura covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoddle lands punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hoddle!
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nakamura tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hoddle.
Hoddle controlling well, preventing Nakamura from escaping the position.
Hoddle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hoddle lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nakamura can't escape the position.
Nakamura wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoddle gets his hands free.
Hoddle scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#Nakamura is rocked!#T3#
Hoddle lands shots from the back.
Oh Nakamura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoddle wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Hoddle is loading up with his shots from the back and Nakamura is in big trouble! Nakamura taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jomoney connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jomoney.
Jomoney looks to land a combination but Hoddle avoids it well.
Jomoney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Jomoney with the counter takedown but Hoddle avoids it easily.
Hoddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoddle 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.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoddle lands a head kick!
Hoddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jomoney.
A left lands for Jomoney.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoddle 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 Jomoney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jomoney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Jomoney.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle wants to clinch.
Hoddle throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Hoddle shoots in for a double leg but Jomoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Hoddle misses.
Jomoney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jomoney drives through with a takedown into Hoddle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jomoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jomoney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jomoney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hoddle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jomoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jomoney trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hoddle wants to improve his position but instead Jomoney has moved into half guard.
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. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Hoddle's temple.
Hoddle trying to hold on to Jomoney's head to control him but Jomoney postures up.
Hoddle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hoddle trying to control from the bottom.
Jomoney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jomoney stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jomoney stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.#SUB#
Hoddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jomoney defends it easily.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney is working Hoddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jomoney wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Jomoney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jomoney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoddle is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jomoney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jomoney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jomoney chips away with some ground and pound.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving.
Jomoney stands up over Hoddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jomoney misses with a wild combination.
Jomoney works over Hoddle's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jomoney.
Jomoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Hoddle avoids nicely.
Hoddle throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jomoney with the counter takedown but Hoddle avoids it easily.
Hoddle is looking to clinch.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoddle looks to land a right hand but Jomoney moved out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jomoney enables Hoddle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jomoney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jomoney being controlled here, momentarily.
Jomoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney trying to control the position.
Hoddle won't allow Jomoney to sweep him here.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Jomoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glen Hoddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jomoney has momentary wrist control but Hoddle slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hoddle postures up.
Jomoney wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle postures up in Jomoney's guard and throws a big left but Jomoney blocks it.
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoddle is one step ahead there.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jomoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.
Jomoney moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Hoddle has Jomoney up against the cage in a clinch.
Jomoney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Jomoney.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
Jomoney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoddle prevents it.
Jomoney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoddle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glen Hoddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jomoney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoddle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jomoney backwards.
Jomoney has Hoddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jomoney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomoney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoddle gets through Jomoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jomoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Hoddle stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
#T4#
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jomoney is working for takedown but Hoddle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jomoney blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
A short right from Hoddle.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoddle prevents Jomoney from breaking the clinch.
Jomoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jomoney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle pushes Jomoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jomoney takes a shot to the head.
Hoddle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoddle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jomoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Hoddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jomoney stuns Hoddle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Jomoney does no damage. #CL#
Hoddle has managed to clinch.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hoddle.
#TD2#
Jomoney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hoddle regains guard.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle trying to keep a closed guard but Jomoney is proving a slippery customer.
Jomoney stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jomoney manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney working a defensive guard here.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Jomoney blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jomoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Jomoney working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Jomoney. No joy for Hoddle on that attempt.
Jomoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Jomoney circles away.
#T3#
Hoddle walks into a stiff left hand from Jomoney.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoddle.
Hoddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Hoddle avoids nicely.
Jomoney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoddle throws a head kick but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoddle misses with a looping left.
Jomoney slips a jab from Hoddle.
Jomoney dips to his left and cracks Hoddle with an uppercut!
Hoddle throws a leg kick which misses Jomoney's front leg but catches the back leg as Jomoney tries to avoid it. #TD#
Hoddle scores with a takedown into Jomoney's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle postures up and lands a big shot to Jomoney's brow.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jomoney is retaining full guard.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jomoney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jomoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hoddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoddle 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Hoddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sojka.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Hoddle ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoddle's head.
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.#TD#
Hoddle gets the takedown into side control.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but Sojka is defending the strikes.
Hoddle working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Sojka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sojka as he jumps to the side.
Hoddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hoddle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sojka is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hoddle tries to score with some ground and pound. Sojka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoddle prevents Sojka from escaping the position.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Sojka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Hoddle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sojka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoddle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Hoddle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Sojka is rocked!
A big shot lands for Hoddle! That's hurt Sojka! Will he recover? Hoddle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward with the counter takedown but Hoddle avoids it easily.
Ward leaves Hoddle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoddle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.#TD2#
Hoddle gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hoddle is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hoddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward won't allow Hoddle to sweep him here. #T1#
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is keeping the position.
Ward trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hoddle looking for subs off his back but Ward has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is defending well.
Hoddle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ward passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hoddle is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle is trying to escape the mount.
Ward controlling his opponent.
Hoddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward controlling from the full mount. #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.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward tries to control but Hoddle wriggling away.
Hoddle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoddle can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but Hoddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Ward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Ward moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Hoddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Hoddle.
Ward throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoddle stalling away here and it's allowed Ward to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Hoddle defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoddle postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoddle forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Hoddle with the ground and pound but Ward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoddle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoddle defends it easily.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Hoddle sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoddle slips under a jab.#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Hoddle is proving a slippery customer.
Hoddle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ward is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward prevents Hoddle from improving position.
Hoddle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoddle.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T3#
Hoddle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ward is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Hoddle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Hoddle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoddle's head backwards.
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Ward slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ward forces Hoddle back against the cage and clinches.
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoddle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Glen Hoddle.
I think Ward 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Hoddle looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weight kicks off Hoddle and gets to his feet. #T1#
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoddle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weight sprawls well. Weight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoddle gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Weight 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.
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight slips a jab from Hoddle.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a right and a left that Hoddle avoids nicely.
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!
Weight clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Hoddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoddle with a body shot.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weight looks to land a combination. Hoddle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Weight catches Hoddle right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Glen Hoddle's cut is getting worse.
Hoddle tries to clinch up.
Hoddle lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Hoddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weight as he jumps to the side.
Weight is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoddle eats them both and turns towards Weight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoddle dives in for a single leg takedown but Weight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Weight manages to break the clinch.
Weight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Hoddle swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hoddle takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weight defends it nicely.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hoddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weight throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weight keeping hold of Hoddle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoddle wants to take a breather but Weight is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle throws a strike but Weight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoddle won't allow Weight to sweep him here. #T2#
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Weight is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoddle distracts Weight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weight is looking to stand up but Hoddle isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Weight is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weight's head.
Hoddle stands and throws Weight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weight parries the strikes from Hoddle easily there. Hoddle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weight to escape.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Weight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle tries to score with some ground and pound. Weight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Hoddle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoddle working the body and head with strikes.
Weight is trying to get back to his feet.
Weight is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weight sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weight is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoddle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
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#
Hoddle is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoddle.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoddle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoddle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoddle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoddle working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Weight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoddle is controlling him well.#T1#
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight wants to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoddle is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Weight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Weight's temple.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Weight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Weight is rocked!
Weight wants to get back to full guard but Hoddle has passed into side control.
Weight is still in real trouble! Can Hoddle finish him?
Hoddle trying to control the position but Weight is working away.
Hoddle is really struggling to control Weight but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
The strikes coming from Hoddle are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Hoddle trying to control the action but Weight is working from the bottom.
Hoddle landing strikes.
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Weight struggling a bit here.
Weight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hoddle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Weight 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. #SUB#
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Hoddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weight has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hoddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoddle 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Brooks staying out of range there.
Hoddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Hoddle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoddle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoddle's guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hoddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoddle, not yet.
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoddle keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks pushes down on Hoddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoddle trying to control from the bottom.
Brooks stalling.
Brooks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hoddle for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoddle wants to get back to full guard.
Hoddle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brooks trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoddle is working an open guard so Brooks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Brooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Brooks - just one landing.
Hoddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoddle's hands.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Brooks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoddle!
Brooks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoddle is avoiding damage well.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoddle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Hoddle lands strikes from half guard.
Hoddle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brooks's head. #T4#
Hoddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
Hoddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hoddle gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Hoddle manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks postures up.
Brooks trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hoddle has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoddle trying to control the position.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoddle working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hoddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoddle, not yet. #SUB2#
Hoddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brooks trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hoddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks advances position into side control!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoddle can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Brooks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoddle to his feet.
Hoddle scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Brooks forces Hoddle back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoddle jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Hoddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Hoddle's leg but Hoddle calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hoddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brooks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoddle.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Hoddle's head back.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoddle circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Glen Hoddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Hoddle is predictable there
and Brooks counters with a one-two to the body.
Brooks tries to clinch but Hoddle is having none of it.
Hoddle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Hoddle keeps it at a distance.
Hoddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoddle tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Hoddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hoddle tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoddle manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoddle wants to land a leg kick but Brooks is out of range.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoddle avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoddle lands a slapping body shot.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoddle scores with the left hand. Brooks knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoddle looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Hoddle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoddle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoddle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks blocks a jab.
Hoddle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoddle lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoddle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brooks dives in and grabs Hoddle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoddle pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Hoddle cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Brooks slips a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Hoddle circles away.
#T1#
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoddle manages to circle out of the way.
Hoddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoddle looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.#TD#
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoddle is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoddle wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hoddle gets back to half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoddle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brooks trying to mount his opponent but Hoddle defends it.
Hoddle trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Hoddle defends it. #SUB2#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks passes to side control.
Hoddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoddle keeps working.
Hoddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoddle is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks laying and praying for a moment but Hoddle takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brooks is keen to just control but Hoddle is a slippery customer.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks is taking a breather. Hoddle 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.
Brooks trying to control the action but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
Eric Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Hoddle wants to get back to full guard but Brooks has passed into side control.
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 Eric Brooks.
I think Brooks 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoddle moves away.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot that snaps Hoddle's head back.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoddle cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Hoddle slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez backing away here, and Hoddle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoddle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Hoddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Jaegerjaquez's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoddle throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Hoddle lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the head.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaegerjaquez throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoddle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a front kick but Hoddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook
and Hoddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez swings widly with a right hand
and Hoddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoddle! But no joy.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaegerjaquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez keeps Hoddle at a distance using the push kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez lands an overhand right.
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Hoddle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoddle's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Hoddle's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoddle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoddle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jaegerjaquez has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle thows a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Hoddle misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a body kick
and Hoddle counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoddle doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoddle moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez thuds a left hand into Hoddle's body.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
Hoddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Hoddle's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoddle moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Hoddle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
Hoddle blocks a jab.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Jaegerjaquez avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice calf kick.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Jaegerjaquez avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that Hoddle semi-blocks.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle blocks a head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle misses with a leg kick.
Hoddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
A left lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to land body kicks.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle scores with a punch to the head.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaegerjaquez - that will leave a mark!
Hoddle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoddle lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Hoddle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoddle's hand.
Hoddle misses with a body punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoddle.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to the head.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoddle walks into a left hand.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoddle.
A low kick lands for Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoddle's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoddle. Hoddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoddle counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoddle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaegerjaquez is fending him off so far but Hoddle persists. Nope, Jaegerjaquez circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoddle looks to move away, Jaegerjaquez throws a big counter combo but Hoddle just gets out of the way.
Hoddle throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoddle. Hoddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up with Jaegerjaquez, looking for a takedown. Hoddle pushes Jaegerjaquez against the cage but Jaegerjaquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoddle walks into a jab.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Hoddle moved out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good low kick that Hoddle was not able to check.
Jaegerjaquez connects with the punch.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Jaegerjaquez finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez thuds his shin into the meat of Hoddle's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Hoddle avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Donk. Jaegerjaquez catches Hoddle right on the button with a cross.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body kick.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoddle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaegerjaquez. That one must have hurt.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle moves forwards but Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoddle scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoddle misses the jab.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Hoddle away with a front kick.#TD2#
Hoddle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaegerjaquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoddle.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jaegerjaquez. Those never looked like landing.
Jaegerjaquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaegerjaquez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A relieved looking Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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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Event:
GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Chisaki pushes Hoddle up against the cage in a clinch.
Chisaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chisaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoddle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Chisaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chisakis head.
Hoddle digs a right hand underneath Chisaki's ribcage. Chisaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chisaki misses with the head strike.
Chisaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hoddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Chisaki backwards.
Hoddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoddle.
Hoddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoddle is struggling to control the position.
Hoddle tries to stall but Chisaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chisaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoddle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoddle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisaki's elbow.
Hoddle working aggressively here.
Hoddle is looking to control Chisaki's arms but Chisaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoddle has his back to the cage.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoddle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoddle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoddle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoddle tries a body shot but Chisaki blocks it.
#T2#
Hoddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoddles head.
Chisaki prevents a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a punch to the body.
Chisaki throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoddle blocking some punches.
A short right from Hoddle on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisaki.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chisaki prevents a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisaki backwards.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Chisaki.
#T3#
Hoddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisaki backwards.
Hoddle lands a shot to the body.
Chisaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
Hoddle working aggressively here.
Hoddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoddle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisaki backwards.
Chisaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Chisaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hoddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Chisaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chisaki lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle can't find room to land a body shot as Chisaki controls the action.
Chisaki blocking some punches.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
Hoddle lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Chisaki prevents a body shot from Hoddle.
A short uppercut from Hoddle.
Chisaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
Chisaki tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
Chisaki lands an elbow just above Hoddle 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoddle presses Chisaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Hoddle to work.
Chisaki tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
Hoddle can't find room to land a body shot as Chisaki controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisaki.
Hoddle lands with a light punch inside.
Chisaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle'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.#R2##CL2#
Chisaki has closed the distance and engaged Hoddle in a clinch.
Hoddle blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chisaki lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Hoddle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chisaki throws an elbow but misses.
Chisaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoddle's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoddle lands a body punch.
Hoddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisaki blocking some punches.
Hoddle blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisaki.
Hoddle misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hoddle as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Chisaki.
Chisaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoddle taking a breather.
Hoddle has Chisaki pressed against the cage.
Hoddle working aggressively here.
Hoddle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoddle is struggling to control the position.
Chisaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoddle.
Nice body punch from Hoddle - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Chisaki as the two fighters clinch.
Hoddle tries to throw a body punch but Chisaki avoids it by throwing Hoddle back against the cage.
Chisaki gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Chisaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hoddle controls the action.
Hoddle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chisaki prevents a body shot from Hoddle.
Chisaki scores with a shot to the side of Hoddle's head.
Good body shot from Hoddle.
Chisaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a shot to the head.
Hoddle working aggressively 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!
Chisaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoddle blocks an uppercut.
Hoddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Chisaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Chisaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Hoddle digs a right hand into Chisaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chisaki's gas tank.
Chisaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chisaki throws a head punch that misses.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle lands a right hand.
Chisaki blocks an uppercut.
Hoddle wants to stall.
Chisaki lands with a left to the head.
Hoddle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
Hoddle blocks an uppercut.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Chisaki blocking some punches.
Chisaki lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Chisaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chisaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisaki.
Chisaki lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisaki's elbow.
Chisaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle is leaning against Chisaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Hoddle.
Hoddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisaki.
Hoddle tries a body shot but Chisaki blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Hoddle.
Glen Hoddle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoddle misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Chisaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's time! Hoddle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Chisaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Chisaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoddle thuds a left hand into Chisaki's body.
Hoddle connects with a body shot that sends Chisaki's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Chisaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoddle, pushing him back against the cage.
Chisaki lands an elbow just above Hoddle 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Chisaki.
Hoddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoddle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chisaki on the inside.
Chisaki misses with a punch to the body.
Chisaki lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Chisaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoddle.
Chisaki looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Hoddle takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Glen Hoddle's cut is getting worse.
Chisaki misses with the head strike.
Chisaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoddle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoddle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoddle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisaki.
Chisaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
Still in the clinch, Hoddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoddle misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hoddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chisaki.
Hoddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chisaki or not. #T2#
A short uppercut from Hoddle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hoddle.
Chisaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoddle lands an uppercut.#ROC#Chisaki is rocked!
Chisaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoddle finish him?
Chisaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chisaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Chisaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
A short uppercut from Hoddle.
Hoddle tries to throw a body punch but Chisaki avoids it by throwing Hoddle back against the cage.
Hoddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chisakis head.
Chisaki misses with some punches.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Chisaki.
Hoddle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chisaki misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hoddle.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Hoddle scores with a shot to the side of Chisaki's head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hoddle - that landed with a thud.
Chisaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisaki working aggressively here.
Hoddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoddle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chisaki misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hoddle.
A short right from Hoddle.
Hoddle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Hoddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoddle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chisaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoddle's brow.
Hoddle presses Chisaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoddle struggles to land a body shot inside as Chisaki controls his hands.
#T4#
Hoddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoddle blocks an elbow strike from Chisaki.
Hoddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoddle dodges an elbow strike from Chisaki.
Hoddle lands a left hand.
Hoddle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle pushes Chisaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle lands a big right hand that drops Chisaki! The killer instinct kicks in and Hoddle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hoddle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#989 Karim v Beau
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Wolf-Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf-Fang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoddle.
Wolf-Fang blocks a leg kick.
Hoddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf-Fang circles away.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf-Fang.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf-Fang lands a body shot.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Hoddle moves out of range. #CL2#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolf-Fang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of Hoddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body punch.
Wolf-Fang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoddle. #T1#
Hoddle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Hoddle breaks the clinch.
Wolf-Fang looks to land a combination. Hoddle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolf-Fang catches Hoddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoddle throws a leg kick
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Hoddle is rocked!
Hoddle throws a hook but Wolf-Fang avoids it easily.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf-Fang finish him?
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang with a jab.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot to the body.
Hoddle misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoddle! Wolf-Fang lets Hoddle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hoddle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf-Fang's sensitive parts.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
Wolf-Fang connects with the punch.
Hoddle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wolf-Fang lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hoddle. Wolf-Fang pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
An out of breath Yamcha Wolf-Fang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 475: Flair VS Hoddle
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair walks into a jab.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Hoddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Hoddle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Flair goes down! Can Hoddle finish him!?#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle is fighting to break Flair's control of his arms but Flair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Flair.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flair's head.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Flair keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair pulls Hoddle in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoddle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle postures up in Flair's guard and throws a big left but Flair blocks it. #T3#
Hoddle controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Flair misses its intended target.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though.
Flair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flair swinging wildly here.
Flair tries to clinch up.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flair manages to avoid it.
Hoddle throws a push kick but Flair slaps the foot to one side.
Hoddle dips to his left and cracks Flair with an uppercut!
Flair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair misses with a hook.
Hoddle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoddle cracks Flair with a hook to the temple - Flair is on wobbly legs here! Hoddle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Flair falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hoddle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle is the new lightweight champion!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Covington.
Hoddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoddle takes a swing at Covington's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
Hoddle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Hoddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoddle.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Covington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoddle tries to avoid it but Covington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoddle to the ground. Hoddle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Covington shoots for a takedown but Hoddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Glen Hoddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.#T1#
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Covington's hands.
Hoddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Covington fails with the takedown.
Hoddle thuds a left hand into Covington's body.
Covington blocks a jab.
Covington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Covington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoddle, which made it look bad.
Covington has a takedown stuffed.
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Glen Hoddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hoddle.#T3#
Hoddle lands with a right hand.
Hoddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Covington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoddle but Hoddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoddle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
Covington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Hoddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Hoddle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Covington momentarily.
Hoddle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Covington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington blocks a head kick by Hoddle.
Covington shoots for a takedown but Hoddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoddle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Covington's head backwards.#ROC#Covington is rocked!
Covington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoddle but Hoddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Covington falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hoddle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'. |
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Event:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draper shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoddle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draper misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Draper!
Draper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoddle trying to control the action but Draper is working from the bottom.
Hoddle scoring with punches from side control.
Hoddle working away.
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoddle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Draper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draper taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Draper looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Draper dodges it nicely.
#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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Draper's temple.
Hoddle lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hoddle there.
Draper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Draper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoddle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Draper looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Draper is rocked!
Draper taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard.
Oh Draper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draper tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
Draper seems to have got his legs back now.
Draper has hold of Hoddle's hands but Hoddle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Hoddle lands a big elbow - Draper is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hoddle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle tests Galeos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Hoddle moves out of range.
As Galeos backs away, Hoddle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Galeos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galeos at a distance.
Hoddle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Galeos lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Galeos.
Nice cross by Hoddle.
Hoddle thuds his right hand into Galeos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick.
Hoddle cracks Galeos with a good jab.
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
Galeos misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Galeos.#T1#
Galeos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galeos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoddle counters with a nice body shot.
Hoddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galeos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoddle lunges at Galeos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galeos's hand. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Hoddle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galeos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoddle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Galeos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoddle counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoddle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galeos fails to land with a series of punches.
Galeos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galeos there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Galeos is rocked!
Hoddle closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Galeos! Hoddle dives in looking to finish! Galeos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle 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. |
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Event:
GC 459: Flair VS Galeos
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoddle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chang back to the cage. Hoddle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoddle. That snapped Chang'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!
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Hoddle avoids it.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Hoddle counters with a left to the body.
Chang thows a body kick. Hoddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook. Hoddle ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
#T1#
Hoddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoddle looks winded!
Chang lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang cracks Hoddle with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hoddle falls to his knees and Chang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 455: Frank VS Camble
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle thows a leg kick but Draven checks it #CL#
and Draven moves into the clinch.
Draven blocking some punches.
#BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Draven moves into the clinch.#TD#
Draven pulls Hoddle into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Draven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoddle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoddle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hoddle stands up over Draven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Draven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Draven keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle is in close to Draven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Draven is controlling Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Draven controlling Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draven pulls Hoddle in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Draven looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle is in close to Draven's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Draven has his foot on Hoddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draven's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoddle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Draven keeps moving.
Hoddle lands a couple of elbows.
Hoddle landing with the ground and pound.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Draven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draven's head.#T3#
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle cracks Draven with a solid left hand.
Hoddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoddle works over Draven with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Draven has wrist control.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Draven looking for a guillotine here but Hoddle defends easily.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Draven keeps moving. #T4#
Hoddle stands up over Draven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hoddle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Draven has locked up a guillotine! Draven's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hoddle is holding on here and Draven must be using up a lot of energy. Hoddle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Draven gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Draven!
In his post fight interview, Eric Draven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle throws a lazy right hand but Oosthuizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoddle connects with a body shot that sends Oosthuizen 's belly button to the back.
Hoddle is looking to score with low kicks.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen slips a straight right by Hoddle.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oosthuizen .
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Oosthuizen slips the punch.
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoddle misses with a looping left.
Oosthuizen 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.
Hoddle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle connects with the punch.
Hoddle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Oosthuizen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoddle cracks Oosthuizen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoddle.
Hoddle lands a glancing blow to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle 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.
A punch lands to the side of Oosthuizen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoddle lands a jab to the head.
Hoddle moves out of range as Oosthuizen strikes.
Hoddle tries to land a leg kick but Oosthuizen saw it coming and moves away.
Hoddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen works Hoddle's body with a nice hook.
Francis Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle lands a jab to the nose.
Oosthuizen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oosthuizen working a defensive guard here.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oosthuizen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Oosthuizen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oosthuizen keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oosthuizen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oosthuizen 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.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
Oosthuizen is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Oosthuizen has Hoddle pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hoddle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oosthuizen managing to control the position.
Oosthuizen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hoddle manages to pass to side control.
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes.
Oosthuizen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoddle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoddle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oosthuizen defending well though.
Oosthuizen tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle lands a jab to Oosthuizen 's midsection.
Oosthuizen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Oosthuizen gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Hoddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Hoddle misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoddle is trying to drag Oosthuizen to the mat but Oosthuizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoddle's elbow. #T1#
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoddle's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen digs a right hand underneath Hoddle's ribcage. Hoddle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Hoddle controls the action.
Oosthuizen scores with a shoulder strike.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Hoddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoddle or not.
Hoddle tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle working aggressively here.
Francis Oosthuizen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoddle pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Oosthuizen .
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Hoddle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoddle wants to stall.
Hoddle prevents a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen looking to throw knees to the head but Hoddle is blocking nicely.
Oosthuizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoddles head.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Hoddle.
A nice left hand lands by Hoddle.
Hoddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Hoddle wants a takedown.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoddle is defending well for now.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the side of Hoddle's head.
Hoddle working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle is pushing Oosthuizen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Hoddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoddle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Hoddle.
Hoddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoddle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.#TD2#
Oosthuizen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoddle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hoddle is rocked!
Oosthuizen dodges the punch combination from Hoddle.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Hoddle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oosthuizen . Oosthuizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses the jab.
Hoddle connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle throws a leg kick which misses Oosthuizen 's front leg but catches the back leg as Oosthuizen tries to avoid it.
Hoddle tries to move into range but Oosthuizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Hoddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Oosthuizen . #T1#
Hoddle misses with a hook
and Oosthuizen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoddle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoddle works Oosthuizen 's body with a nice hook.
Hoddle tries to land a leg kick but Oosthuizen saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Oosthuizen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoddle with a nice calf kick.
Hoddle misses with an uppercut
and Oosthuizen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoddle sizes up Oosthuizen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oosthuizen circles away.
It looked like Oosthuizen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoddle.
Hoddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle misses with a low kick.
Hoddle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oosthuizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.#T2#
Hoddle tried to score with a low kick but Oosthuizen checks it.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up with Oosthuizen , looking for a takedown. Hoddle pushes Oosthuizen against the cage but Oosthuizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen checks the leg kick.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoddle.
Oosthuizen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glen Hoddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the body kick from Hoddle.
Oosthuizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oosthuizen throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oosthuizen .
Hoddle connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oosthuizen as he avoids it easily.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle lands with a cross. #T3#
Hoddle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Oosthuizen closes the distance and clinches.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoddle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oosthuizen gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards. #T4#
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Oosthuizen .
Hoddle misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hoddle fails to land.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
#BC2#
Hoddle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoddle throws a hook to the side of Oosthuizen 's head but Oosthuizen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oosthuizen checks the leg kick.
Hoddle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oosthuizen .
Hoddle misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice right hand that sends Hoddle toppling to the canvas! Hoddle scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oosthuizen finish him?!
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Hoddle stuns Oosthuizen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Francis Oosthuizen .
I think Oosthuizen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
A relieved looking Francis Oosthuizen 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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Event:
GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle 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.
City is looking to clinch but Hoddle is avoiding it.
City stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoddle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as City checks a leg kick.
City is looking to clinch but Hoddle is avoiding it.
Hoddle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Bisping City has been cut.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
City looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
City showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle lands with an overhand left.
City shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoddle pinned against the cage. Hoddle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hoddle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking hook.
City keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Hoddle.
City takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from City.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bisping City. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
A jab from Hoddle misses.
City walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoddle.
City throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
City shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoddle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle stops City from passing to mount.
City working away.
City throwing shots but missing, from side control.
City throws an elbow but Hoddle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoddle is trying to control City's posture but City avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hoddle is trying to control City's posture but City avoids it. #T3#
City in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hoddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
City decides to stand back up.
Hoddle connects with a good right hand that stumbles City. City circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Hoddle. No joy for City on that attempt.
Hoddle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Hoddle clobbers City with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
City looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoddle lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
City 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.#SUB2#
Hoddle looking for a triangle here. City is fighting it but it looks tight! Hoddle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, City is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glen Hoddle!
After the fight, Glen Hoddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 432: Slugs VS Canada
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burroughs.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoddle.
Hoddle's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoddle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Burroughs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoddle sprawls well initially but Burroughs persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Burroughs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hoddle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burroughs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Burroughs!
After the fight, Jimmy Burroughs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 428: Christie VS C K
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wobble lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Wobble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Wobble.
Wobble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Hoddle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wobble sprawls well initially but Hoddle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Wobble looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Wobble dodges it nicely.
Hoddle prevents Wobble from improving his position.
Wobble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hoddle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wobble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoddle working Wobble over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes.
Wobble tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wobble wants to improve his position but Hoddle is controlling well.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoddle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hoddle prevents Wobble from improving his position.#T2#
Wobble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle throws a strike but Wobble avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Wobble.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Wobble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoddle stands up over Wobble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Wobble blocks nicely.
Wobble has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up in Wobble's guard and throws a big left but Wobble blocks it. #T4#
Wobble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle distracts Wobble with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoddle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Wobble is looking for a triangle but Hoddle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoddle lands a couple of elbows.
Hoddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wobble has momentary wrist control but Hoddle slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wobble trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wobble is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wobble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Wobble.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wobble. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.#TD#
Wobble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoddle can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoddle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hoddle throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
Hoddle is trying to escape the position but Wobble is controlling the position.
Hoddle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wobble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoddle is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Wobble wants to free his trapped foot but Hoddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoddle wants to control but Wobble is keeping busy.
Wobble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoddle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Wobble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoddle trying to control from the bottom.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hoddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hoddle tries to roll over but Wobble keeps him under control.
Wobble slips a nice elbow through Hoddle's hands, connecting with Hoddle's forehead.
Wobble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Wobble is controlling well.
Hoddle is refusing to be controlled, as Wobble sits in half guard.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle is looking for a sweep. Wobble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wobble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoddle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wobble. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wobble lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Wobble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoddle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wobble.
Wobble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is pressing down on Wobble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hoddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble is working Hoddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wobble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wobble.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle is looking to chop away at Wobble's legs.
Wobble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoddle.
Wobble feints and then cracks Hoddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoddle down.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Hoddle shows good takedown defense.
Hoddle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wobble works the jab nicely.
Wobble scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle throws a combination. Wobble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wobble as he jumps to the side.
Hoddle lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wobble. #TD#
Wobble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wobble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoddle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wobble presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hoddle tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoddle manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hoddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wobble pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hoddle is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Wobble 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.
Hoddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wobble is working away from the top position though.
Wobble trying to control the action but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Wobble.
#T3#
Hoddle taking some punishment here, with Wobble in his half guard.
Hoddle punching from the bottom.
Wobble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Wobble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoddle is trying to control but can't.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoddle keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wobble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoddle with the inside leg kick.
Wobble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoddle.
Wobble misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoddle lands a jab to Wobble's midsection.
Hoddle is looking to chop away at Wobble's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Wobble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wobble.
Wobble connects with the punch.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wobble dodges the punch combination from Hoddle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wobble 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
After winning the bout, Jah Wobble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Henderson tests Hoddle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoddle lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Hoddle.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoddle won't allow it.
Hoddle presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoddle.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Hoddle has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoddle lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoddle. That snapped Henderson 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Hoddle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Hoddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoddle.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Hoddle.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hoddle misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Hoddle ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson .
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoddle sprawls well. Hoddle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Henderson clinches.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Hoddle has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoddle stalling.
Hoddle gets through Henderson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Henderson is rocked!#T2#
Hoddle lands with a left to the head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoddle finish him?
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoddle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glen Hoddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson works Hoddle's body with a nice hook.
Hoddle throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoddle.
Hoddle is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Hoddle into the cage.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Hoddle.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoddle has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle is looking to counter punch.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Henderson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson works Hoddle's body with a nice hook.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoddle. Hoddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson !
Henderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson 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.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Hoddle with a jab.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoddle sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Hoddle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Henderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Hoddle counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Hoddle forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hoddle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson .
Hoddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoddle looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoddle throws a chopping leg kick but Henderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoddle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glen Hoddle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Hoddle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoddle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Hoddle scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Hoddle sprawls well.
Hoddle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Hoddle misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Hoddle cracks Henderson with a big right hand and Henderson goes down!
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Hoddle won't allow Henderson to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoddle landing with the ground and pound.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson 's head.
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoddle is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hoddle 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#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hoddle is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hoddle trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hoddle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henderson has picked Hoddle up and slammed him! Hoddle can't keep hold of the triangle and Henderson manages to pass to side control!
Hoddle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Henderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Henderson . Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle misses with a hook.#CL2#
Henderson has Hoddle up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Hoddle is controlling him.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoddle doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Hoddle 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. 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#
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hoddle counter with a right hand.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoddle.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Hoddle digs a good hook to Henderson 's body.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoddle cracks Henderson with an open hand slap.
Glen Hoddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle misses with a wild combination.
Hoddle misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoddle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hoddle forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson tries to break free but Hoddle pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoddle.
Hoddle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
#BC2#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoddle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoddle throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
It seemed like Henderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoddle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoddle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoddle connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Hoddle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Henderson misses. #TD2#
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoddle to the ground. Henderson is now in Hoddle's guard.
Glen Hoddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoddle trying to control the position here.
Hoddle being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hoddle is pulling down on Henderson 's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoddle, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Hoddle thuds a left hand into Henderson 's body.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Henderson rushes Hoddle and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoddle has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Hoddle is controlling the position. #BC2#
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Henderson rushes Hoddle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoddle's elbow.
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 Glen Hoddle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoddle, 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 Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
A very excited looking Glen Hoddle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gaethje moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Gaethje scores with a hook.
Gaethje lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Gaethje there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoddle checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaethje 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 Hoddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Hoddle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Hoddle on that attempt.
Hoddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaethje.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaethje.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoddle lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaethje's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Hoddle moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaethje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Gaethje has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Gaethje scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoddle should have avoided that one.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Hoddle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoddle's head.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoddle tries to score with a low kick but Gaethje moves his leg out of the way.
Gaethje feints and then cracks Hoddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoddle down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gaethje. Hoddle shrugs it off though.
Gaethje throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoddle throws a big shot that misses.
Gaethje clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoddle misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje throws an overhand right that lands on Hoddle's shoulder, as Hoddle tries to avoid the shot.
Hoddle defending well as Gaethje loads up on a big left hand.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaethje scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Hoddle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoddle moves out of range of the leg kick from Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gaethje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoddle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoddle. Hoddle gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaethje. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Hoddle.
Gaethje lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoddle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gaethje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
Gaethje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoddle counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Hoddle is out of range.
Gaethje scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Hoddle throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaethje throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaethje looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Hoddle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoddle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Justin Gaethje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoddle.
Gaethje lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Good shot there by Hoddle.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Gaethje there.
Gaethje scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaethje misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoddle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoddle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoddle wants to counter the offense by Gaethje and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Hoddle fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Gaethje as he checks the leg kick.
Gaethje is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje.
Gaethje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target.
Hoddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaethje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaethje misses with a low kick.
Gaethje lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Hoddle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoddle wants to land a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range.
Hoddle 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.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gaethje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Gaethje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoddle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje throws an overhand right that lands on Hoddle's shoulder, as Hoddle tries to avoid the shot.
Gaethje throws a low kick, looking for Hoddle's leg but Hoddle calmly moves out of range.
Gaethje gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target.
Hoddle tries to score with a low kick but Gaethje moves his leg out of the way.
Gaethje appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoddle scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Hoddle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje defending against the 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!
Hoddle is trying to ground and pound but Gaethje uses the momentary lack of control by Hoddle to regain half guard. #T1#
Hoddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaethje defending well though.
Gaethje controlling the position for now.
Hoddle stalling away here and it's allowed Gaethje to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaethje trying to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoddle trying to control but Gaethje is working from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
Gaethje 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.
Hoddle misses with a wild combination.
Hoddle tries to score with a low kick but Gaethje moves his leg out of the way.
Hoddle throws a right hand that misses
and Gaethje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoddle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaethje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoddle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoddle lands with a shot to the body.
Hoddle takes one on the button.
Hoddle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoddle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoddle ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Hoddle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaethje back to the cage. Hoddle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
And Hoddle responds with a good body kick, but Gaethje manages to step out the way in time.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoddle scores with a jab. Gaethje acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Gaethje is rocked!
Hoddle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaethje. That did some damage!
Oh Gaethje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Hoddle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoddle drops Gaethje with a huge uppercut! Gaethje drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hoddle is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 410 Championship Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Thai throws a chopping leg kick but Hoddle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thai is looking to counter punch.
Thai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoddle.
A jab from Hoddle finds it's way through Thai's defenses.
Hoddle fails with the takedown#CL#
and Thai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hoddle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoddle won't allow Thai to sweep him here.
Thai managing to control the position.
Hoddle is stalling in the full guard.
Hoddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Thai has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thai pulls Hoddle in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoddle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Hoddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
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.
Hoddle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Hoddle is fighting to break Thai's control of his arms but Thai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thai is looking to stand back up but Hoddle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thai.
Thai keeping control of the position. #T3#
Thai is looking for a sweep. Hoddle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Thai's temple.
Thai trying to hold on to Hoddle's head to control him but Hoddle postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoddle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Thai is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thai looking to control.
Hoddle stops Thai from standing up.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoddle.
Hoddle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thai momentarily.
Hoddle throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoddle clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoddle avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hoddle digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Hoddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hoddle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thai is trying to keep an underhook but Hoddle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Thai's temple.
Hoddle prevents Thai from improving his position.#T1#
Thai is trying to stand.
Hoddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoddle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoddle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.
Hoddle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard.
Hoddle is keen to just control but Thai is a slippery customer.
Hoddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoddle.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai moves into full guard.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hoddle lands a couple of elbows.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle stays in close to Thai's body and controls the position.
Thai is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Thai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoddle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoddle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hoddle 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! Thai rolls with it to try and escape but Hoddle cranks on the arm and Thai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle 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. |
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Event:
GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes tries to move into range but Hoddle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoddle.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Hoddle throws a right hand that misses
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Hoddle moved out of range.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Hoddle throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Hoddle connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Hoddle cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoddle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoddle lands with a good body shot.
Hoddle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoddle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoddle.#T2#
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Hoddle checks a leg kick.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Hoddle.
Hoddle avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Hoddle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoddle misses with a double jab.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Hoddle is out of range.
Hoddle lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Hoddle.
Hoddle thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes throws a low kick but Hoddle avoids it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoddle's head.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Hoddle.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hoddle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoddle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Hoddle moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoddle! But no joy.
Hoddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoddle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoddle scores with 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!
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoddle scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Hoddle walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoddle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Hoddle.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoddle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoddle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Hoddle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoddle scores with a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoddle.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Hoddle can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoddle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Hoddle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.#T1#
Hoddle has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is trying to push Hoddle away but Hoddle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Adam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes trying to stall but Hoddle improves his position.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Hoddle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Hoddle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoddle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Barnes is pressing down on Hoddle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoddle landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #ES#
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Glen Hoddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Jab by Hoddle.
Hoddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Hoddle scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Hoddle. Those never looked like landing.
Hoddle thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoddle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Hoddle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Hoddle lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes tests Hoddle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoddle lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Hoddle jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoddle. That snapped Barnes's head back.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Hoddle dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoddle is able to avoid easily.
Hoddle with a jab.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoddle lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Hoddle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Hoddle slips the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Adam Barnes has been cut.
Hoddle cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoddle.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Hoddle cracks Barnes with a big right hand and Barnes goes down!
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoddle arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barnes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
After the fight, Glen Hoddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 396
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoddle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banchamek to score with a decent uppercut.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoddle.
Hoddle tries to bum rush Banchamek with a series of wild strikes but Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Hoddle moves out of range.
Jab by Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek tries a low kick but Hoddle avoids it.
Banchamek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Hoddle lands a body shot.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle misses with a body shot
and Banchamek counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Hoddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banchamek throws a solid leg kick but Hoddle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banchamek.
Hoddle checks the leg kick.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoddle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banchamek rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoddle throws a right hand that Banchamek ducks under and follows up with a left that Banchamek also avoids with ease.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Hoddle is predictable there
and Banchamek counters with an outside leg kick.
Banchamek misses with the body kick
and Hoddle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banchamek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banchamek scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoddle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoddle! But no joy.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Banchamek misses with a low kick.#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!
Banchamek throws a wild body kick that Hoddle sees coming a mile off.
Hoddle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Banchamek counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
Banchamek throws a solid leg kick but Hoddle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banchamek.
Banchamek connects with an inside leg kick.
Banchamek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banchamek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banchamek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek misses with a few strikes there.
Hoddle lands a slapping body shot.
Banchamek throws a front kick aimed at Hoddle's knee but Hoddle avoids it well.
Banchamek throws a low kick but Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Banchamek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoddle.#T3#
Banchamek misses with a low kick.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banchamek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Hoddle cracks Banchamek with a big right hand and Banchamek goes down!#ROC2#Banchamek is rocked!
Hoddle loads up on a big left hand. Banchamek felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hoddle looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Banchamek can't hide his disappointment, as Hoddle celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Gebhardt avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Hoddle blocks a jab.
Hoddle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoddle walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hoddle drives through and clinches with Gebhardt against the cage.
Gebhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Gebhardt manages to get underhooks.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Hoddle pushes Gebhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gebhardt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gebhardt tries to work over Hoddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hoddle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoddle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Gebhardt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoddle throws an elbow that misses. Gebhardt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoddle's guard. Nice move by Gebhardt!#REVR#
Gebhardt stays in close to Hoddle's body and controls the position.
Gebhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Gebhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gebhardt is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Hoddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gebhardt defends it easily.#T2#
Hoddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gebhardt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gebhardt trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hoddle is looking for a triangle here but Gebhardt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hoddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoddle tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hoddle is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gebhardt trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
Hoddle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gebhardt avoids the attempt from Hoddle to control.
Hoddle is looking to improve his position but Gebhardt isn't that keen on the idea.
Gebhardt trying to control but Hoddle is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hoddle drives through and clinches with Gebhardt against the cage.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt is working Hoddle over against the cage.
Gebhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoddle can do to turn this around?
Gebhardt working aggressively here.
Hoddle wants a takedown.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gebhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoddles head.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoddle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Gebhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Gebhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gebhardt scores with a shot to the side of Hoddle's head.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Gebhardt.
Hoddle misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gebhardt.
Hoddle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gebhardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gebhardt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoddle's brow.
Gebhardt misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoddle's elbow.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
#TD2#
Hoddle has Gebhardt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoddle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gebhardt tumbling to the mat - Hoddle dives into Gebhardt's guard.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gebhardt wants to control the position but Hoddle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gebhardt tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gebhardt to regain full guard.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gebhardt 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#
Gebhardt is looking to take a break and control but Hoddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hoddle wants to control the action here but instead Gebhardt manages to pass to full mount!
Hoddle tries to lock up and control but Gebhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoddle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoddle tries to hold on but Gebhardt postures up.
Hoddle tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hoddle wants to hold on but Gebhardt pushes him away.
Gebhardt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoddle is looking to get to half guard.
Gebhardt avoids the attempt from Hoddle to control.
Hoddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hoddle tries to hold on but Gebhardt pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hoddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoddle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gebhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gebhardt at a distance.
Gebhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gebhardt throws out a loose jab but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hoddle forces Gebhardt back against the cage and clinches.
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Hoddle pushes Gebhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colby Gebhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoddle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gebhardt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gebhardt dodges the punch combination from Hoddle.
A left and a right from Gebhardt both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Hoddle has closed the distance and engaged Gebhardt in a clinch.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt blocking some punches.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gebhardt lands an elbow that stopped Hoddle in his tracks for a moment.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Gebhardt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gebhardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gebhardt prevents it.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Gebhardt is pressed up against the cage. Hoddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gebhardt down to the mat. Gebhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Gebhardt moves into range and clinches up with Hoddle.
Gebhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gebhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.
Gebhardt pushes Hoddle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gebhardt after a bit of a struggle.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
#T3#
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Hoddle is rocked!
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Hoddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Gebhardt manages to get underhooks.
Gebhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle tries to work over Gebhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gebhardt after a bit of a struggle.
Hoddle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt cracks Hoddle with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt digs a right hand into Hoddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoddle's gas tank.
Nice elbow from Gebhardt.
A body shot lands from Gebhardt.
#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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gebhardt. #CUT#The cut above Glen Hoddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#Glen Hoddle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gebhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gebhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Gebhardt misses with an elbow strike.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoddle.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gebhardt gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoddle blocks an elbow strike from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt effectively controlling the action here.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gebhardt digs a right hand into Hoddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoddle's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gebhardt 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Gebhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Colby Gebhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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