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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Joseph with a jab.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Joseph lands.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Hooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Hooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Joseph rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Hooper jumps into guard, dragging Joseph to the mat.
Hooper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Joseph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joseph engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hooper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joseph has picked Hooper up and slammed him! Hooper can't keep hold of the triangle and Joseph manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Joseph remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.
Hooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Hooper prevents Joseph from moving into mount.
Hooper wants to control but Joseph postures up.
Hooper stops Joseph from passing to mount.
Hooper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Hooper is being controlled here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Hooper sneaks back into half guard.
Joseph trying to mount his opponent but Hooper defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Hooper fails to pull guard.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Hooper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Hooper's ribcage. Hooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Joseph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Joseph is looking to slow Hooper down with leg kicks.
Hooper tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph throws a monster overhand right that drops Hooper! Joseph follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph! |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws X
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Hooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jay is looking for a triangle here but Hooper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jay prevents Hooper from moving into mount. #T1#
Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Jay is working away.
Jay tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jay is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardcore MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Jay is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jay regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hooper advances to half guard.
Jay wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hooper works his way into full mount!
Hooper raining down shots from the mount!
Hooper seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jay is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Hooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jay is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jay and Hooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Jay 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. #SUB2#
Hooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooper controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Hooper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hooper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jay throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Jay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooper feints the counter takedown.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Rubicon Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Rubicon Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Hooper.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Jay.
#CL2#
Hooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Jay decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jay working for submissions but it's allowed Hooper to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well. #T2#
Hooper moves nicely into side control.
Jay throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lukas Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Hooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hooper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hooper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jay tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
Hooper trying to control the position but Jay is working away.
Hooper cracks Jay with a big right hand but Jay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooper is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Hooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jay is not content to let Hooper control the position. #SUB2#
Hooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Lukas Hooper has been cut.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper passes into half guard.
Hooper moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Jay dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.#SUB2#
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jay trying to control but Hooper flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#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.
Jay can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hooper is persistently looking for the submission but Jay is defending it well.
Jay just trying to survive but Hooper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jay is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Hooper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hooper is not going to allow Jay to sit and survive in this position.
Jay is trying to get back to his feet but Hooper has full control of the position and if anything, Jay has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Hooper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Jay defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Hooper controlling well, preventing Jay from escaping the position.
Jay breaks Hooper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jay controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jay defends it easily.
Jay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hooper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Jay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.
Jay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Hooper.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hooper! |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws VI
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Todayashi swinging wildly here.
Hooper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Todayashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Hooper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todayashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todayashi won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hooper has hold of Todayashi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Todayashi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hooper cranks the arm and Todayashi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Todayashi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lukas Hooper! |
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Event:
KoF:IW New Blood
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Parker 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.
Hooper shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.#T1#
Hooper moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hooper feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Hooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parker has his feet on Hooper's thighs here. He's pushed Hooper 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! Hooper screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Parker!
In his post fight interview, Peter Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws III
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jay sprawls and moves away.
Jay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooper pinned against the cage. Hooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hooper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper tries to advance to mount but Jay denies him. #T1#
Jay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jay wants to control but Hooper postures up.#ES2#
Jay throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hooper shoots in and drives through. Jay sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
Hooper is looking to counter punch.
Jay swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Jay shoots in and gets a takedown into Hooper's guard.#T2#
Jay wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Jay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hooper is looking for a triangle but Jay pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Jay wants to stand and escape but instead Hooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jay 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.#T4#
Jay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay is working away from the top position though.
Jay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Hooper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay.#CUT2#It looks like Lukas Hooper has been cut.#TD2#
Jay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooper's guard.#SUB#
Hooper has an active guard here but Jay has managed to pass into half guard.
Jay trying to pass the guard but Hooper defending well.
Jay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper trying to control here.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
Hooper trying to control here.
#T1#
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Jay stays in close to Hooper's body and controls the position.
Jay wanted to stand there but Hooper had control of the position.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jay is one step ahead there.
Jay is stalling in the full guard.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Hooper has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubicon Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay is controlling Hooper's posture.#T3#
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Jay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jay isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hooper stacks Jay on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hooper!
Jay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hooper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jay keeps working.
Jay is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well. #SUB#
Hooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukas Hooper'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hooper.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Jay ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jay lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Jay tries to sprawl but Hooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hooper is trying to control. Jay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jay is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him
#SUB2#
Jay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily.
Hooper is looking to advance position but Jay won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Jay is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jay looking for submissions off his back.
Jay is not content to let Hooper control the position.#SUB2#
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay is looking to escape.
Jay pushes Hooper off but Hooper dives into side control.
#SUB#
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard.#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.
Jay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hooper moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jay.
Hooper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lukas Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jay throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Hooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jay is looking to regain half guard here but Hooper keeps moving and retains side control.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hooper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hooper.
Rubicon Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Jay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay is positioning himself well to prevent Hooper advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay trying to control but Hooper postures up.
#SUB#
Hooper seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Lukas Hooper.
Well Jay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubicon Jay!
In his post fight interview, Rubicon Jay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Oliynyk clinches. #TD2#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Oliynyk up, before dumping him to the ground. Oliynyk manages to land in guard.
Oliynyk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Oliynyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hooper is aware though and is defending well.
Hooper passes Oliynyk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hooper trying to control the action but Oliynyk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliynyk gets full guard.
Oliynyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Oliynyk 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##SUB2#
Hooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Oliynyk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hooper sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliynyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Oliynyk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hooper is trying to escape back to his feet but Oliynyk uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2#
Oliynyk advances to mount.
Hooper stops Oliynyk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Oliynyk looking to secure an arm triangle but Hooper defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliynyk controlling the pace for now.
Hooper tries to hold on but Oliynyk pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Oliynyk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hooper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hooper and Oliynyk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Oliynyk tries for a kimura but Hooper is defending well.
Hooper wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Oliynyk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hooper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hooper is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliynyk.
Hooper trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliynyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
Oliynyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliynyk is thwarting Hooper's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hooper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliynyk sprawls well initially but Hooper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Oliynyk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Oliynyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliynyk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Oliynyk pulls guard successfully.
Oliynyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Oliynyk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Oliynyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliynyk trying to keep a closed guard but Hooper is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Oliynyk.
Oliynyk keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Oliynyk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hooper trying to control but Oliynyk postures up.
#SUB#
Oliynyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliynyk pulls his head out easily.
Hooper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2##SUB#
Oliynyk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oliynyk tries to control but Hooper wriggling away.
Hooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliynyk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Oliynyk has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hooper is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolay Oliynyk! |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round Six
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RockNRollClown tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
RockNRollClown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RockNRollClown falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hooper counters with a single leg into guard. RockNRollClown didn't expect that.
Hooper passes RockNRollClown's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hooper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hooper content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down RockNRollClown for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB#
Hooper seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. RockNRollClown is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lukas Hooper! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Younger.
Younger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Younger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hooper looks to move to half guard but instead Younger has passed into mount! Damn!
Hooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hooper is looking to get to half guard.
Hooper wants to control but Younger is having none of it.
Hooper is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Hooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Younger landing shots from mount.
Hooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Younger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Younger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Younger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Younger avoids the attempt from Hooper to control.
Hooper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Younger is staying active.
Hooper working to try and regain half guard.
Younger is landing with some decent strikes but Hooper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Younger avoids the attempt from Hooper to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Younger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hooper wants to hold on but Younger pushes him away.
Hooper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Younger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Younger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Younger lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Younger working Hooper over with strikes.
Younger working over Hooper with some ground and pound. Hooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Younger is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Younger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Younger trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Younger 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. #T4#
Hooper trying to control the position.
Younger is working Hooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Younger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hooper working for a triangle but Younger defends it easily.
Younger wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Younger looking to sit in guard and control but Hooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Younger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Younger.#CL#
Hooper gets tackled into the cage by Younger. Younger maintains the clinch.
Younger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?
Hooper is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Younger is trying to trip Hooper. He has hold of a leg but Hooper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Younger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Geoff Younger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Younger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Younger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Younger postures up.
We've been informed that Hooper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Younger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Younger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Younger defends it easily.#T1#
Younger chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hooper has his foot on Younger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Younger works his way back into a safe position though.
Younger works over Hooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Younger stands up over Hooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hooper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Younger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hooper has tightened it up now! Younger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lukas Hooper!
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND THREE
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Herrera tries for a takedown but Hooper circles away easily#TD2#
so Hooper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Herrera 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.
Hooper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hooper is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Herrera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hooper gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Herrera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hooper lets go of the hold and Herrera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Hooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Perry darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Hooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perry's guard.
Hooper is standing up over Perry. Perry looks to escape but Hooper dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Perry is looking to get back to his feet here but Hooper is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perry's back.
Perry can't escape the position.
Hooper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooper has the hooks in. Perry is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Hooper passes his arm under Perry's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Perry taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukas Hooper!
John Perry spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never be overthrown!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Besic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Besic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Besic continues to drive forward.
Besic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Besic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Besic lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Besic takes the fight into the clinch.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Besic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Besic tries to avoid it but Hooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Besic to the ground. Besic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Besic. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Besic sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Besic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hooper doesn't seem phased though.
Besic lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD2#
Besic cracks Hooper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hooper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Besic finish him?
#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lukas Hooper has been cut.
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!
Besic thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
Miralem Besic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Besic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Besic clobbers Hooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Besic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Besic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Besic sends Hooper crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Besic is motioning to the referee to let Hooper up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Besic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hooper wakes up just in time to hear Besic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miralem Besic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Paul scores with a takedown into Hooper's guard.#SUB#
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paul won't allow Hooper to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hooper pushes a forearm under Paul's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Paul is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukas Hooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Paul darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Hooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paul is trying to keep Hooper in close.
#SUB2#
Hooper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paul is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul controls the position for a moment.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Hooper drags him back down.#T1#
Paul is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paul tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Hooper controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hooper has hold of Paul's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Paul seems comfortable defending it but Hooper has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Paul is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Paul is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hooper couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Hooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hooper defends it nicely.
Hooper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Hooper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooper is in Paul's guard.#ES2#
Paul pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
Hooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Hooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Hooper drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Paul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooper passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hooper 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. Paul tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Hooper!
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