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Event:
Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OMalley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hinnant sprawls well initially but OMalley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hinnant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OMalley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OMalley's back!
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting OMalley!
OMalley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head.
OMalley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hinnant missing with strikes from the back.
Hinnant punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hinnant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
OMalley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hinnant punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
OMalley is covering up but some of the strikes from Hinnant are getting through and doing damage.
Hinnant has OMalley flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hinnant misses with punches from the back.
OMalley tries to escape the position.
OMalley has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hinnant somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OMalley is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can OMalley hold on?! Hinnant is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
OMalley avoids the strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant throwing sloppy strikes.
Hinnant somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
#T2#
OMalley is trying to stand back up.
OMalley tries to roll but Hinnant sticks to his back.
OMalley is still trying to improve position.
Hinnant lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
Hinnant 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.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Hinnant has the hooks in. OMalley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Hinnant thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OMalley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head.
Hinnant misses with a punch to the head.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
OMalley tries to escape but Hinnant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hinnant is landing with strikes. OMalley can't take much more of this.
OMalley just trying to survive but Hinnant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
OMalley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hinnant lands shots from the back.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
OMalley has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hinnant.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Hinnant is in full control for now.
Hinnant missing with strikes from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hinnant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Hinnant is in full control for now.
Hinnant throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Hinnant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
OMalley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
OMalley is pressing down on Hinnant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hinnant is holding on for now.
OMalley working over Hinnant with some ground and pound. Hinnant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hinnant is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Hinnant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.
Hinnant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OMalley lands with a punch from half guard.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cannon Hinnant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hinnant.
Hinnant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hinnant keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Hinnant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
OMalley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinnant has momentary wrist control but OMalley slips an elbow through the middle.
OMalley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinnant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OMalley trying to control but Hinnant is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard.
OMalley looking to pass the guard.
Hinnant striking from the bottom here.
OMalley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hinnant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hinnant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard. #T2#
OMalley wants to control from the top but Hinnant keeps moving.
OMalley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hinnant's guard.
Hinnant lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB2#
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinnant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hinnant is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinnant defends it well.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Hinnant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hinnant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Hinnant is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hinnant striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Hinnant missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
OMalley 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Hinnant is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OMalley clobbers Hinnant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
OMalley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hinnant on his heels. He'll look to pass Hinnant's guard now, I'm sure.#ROC2#Hinnant is rocked!
Hinnant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oh Hinnant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OMalley works over Hinnant with some ground and pound from guard.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
Hinnant throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard.
OMalley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OMalley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hinnant'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 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francis OMalley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hinnant wants to clinch up but Gwyn keeps it at a distance.
Gwyn throwing a counter right hand but Hinnant manages to avoid it.#TD#
Gwyn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hinnant looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinnant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gwyn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hinnant!
Gwyn landing punches. #SUB#
Hinnant tries to land a strike from the bottom but Gwyn has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Hinnant here! Hinnant is tapping! Great work there by Gwyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elijah Gwyn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Hinnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hinnant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Hinnant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming One to the mat! One manages to get full guard.
One scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hinnant shoots in but One avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hinnant fails with the takedown.
Fighter One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannon Hinnant.#TD2#
Hinnant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. One tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hinnant is in One's guard.
One has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hinnant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One working hard to break the clinch.
Hinnant wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
One is trying to break the clinch but Hinnant is controlling him.
One wants to break the clinch but can't.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hinnant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
One working hard to break the clinch.
One is trying to break free.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
One wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One tries to circle away but Hinnant has him pinned against the cage.
One tries to break free but Hinnant pushes him back against the cage.
One is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One wants to break free but Hinnant has control.
One is trying to break the clinch but Hinnant has him pressed against the cage.
Hinnant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. One seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hinnant can turn it around.
Hinnant tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
Hinnant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Hinnant has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Hinnant has clasped his hands together around One's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
One sneaks out the side door and pushes Hinnant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fighter One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
One gets caught napping as Hinnant dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinnant stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hinnant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hinnant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant lands a couple of digs.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
One is looking to stand up but Hinnant isn't so interested in that idea.
Hinnant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hinnant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hinnant on the ground.
Hinnant postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
One is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hinnant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinnant with a flurry of punches that miss.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinnant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinnant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hinnant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cannon Hinnant will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
One gets caught flat footed, as Hinnant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinnant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hinnant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hinnant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinnant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hinnant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hinnant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinnant landing some decent shots from guard.
Hinnant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hinnant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hinnant postures up and lands a big shot to One's brow.
Hinnant throws a big right hand that misses.
Hinnant stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#One is rocked!
Hinnant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh One is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hinnant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of One's head.
Hinnant loads up on a big left hand. One felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hinnant looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! One can't hide his disappointment, as Hinnant celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannon Hinnant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Hinnant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aoqe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hinnant somewhat.
Aoqe stuffs the takedown attempt from Hinnant. Hinnant gets slowly back to his feet.
Hinnant punishes Aoqe's body with a nice straight punch.
Hinnant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hinnant shoots in and drives through. Aoqe sprawls well.
Jax Aoqe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannon Hinnant.
Hinnant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Aoqe has closed the distance and engaged Hinnant in a clinch.
Aoqe effectively controlling the action here.
Hinnant prevents Aoqe from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinnant is trying to drag Aoqe to the mat but Aoqe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hinnant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoqe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Hinnant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Aoqe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aoqe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Aoqe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Aoqe manages to pull guard.
Hinnant won't allow Aoqe to sweep him here.
Aoqe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Aoqe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hinnant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aoqe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoqe is trying to break free.#TD#
Aoqe pulls guard. #SUB#
Aoqe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinnant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinnant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinnant postures up in Aoqe's guard and throws a big left but Aoqe blocks it.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hinnant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinnant throws an elbow that misses. Aoqe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hinnant's guard. Nice move by Aoqe!#REVR##T3#
Aoqe content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hinnant looking for a guillotine here but Aoqe defends easily.
Hinnant looks winded!
Aoqe pushes down on Hinnant's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Aoqe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hinnant.#SUB#
Aoqe is trying to get an arm triangle but Hinnant is defending well.
Aoqe gets to mount! Hinnant was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Aoqe looking to finish with strikes here!
Hinnant is trying to escape the mount.
Aoqe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hinnant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aoqe wants to finish this one by submission but Hinnant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoqe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoqe controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Aoqe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hinnant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aoqe but Aoqe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoqe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hinnant manages to circle out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Hinnant blocks the low kick.#CL#
Aoqe rushes Hinnant and presses him up against the cage.
Aoqe is trying to push Hinnant away but Hinnant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Aoqe jumps into guard, dragging Hinnant to the mat.
Hinnant postures up in Aoqe's guard and throws a big left but Aoqe blocks it.
Hinnant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoqe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Aoqe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinnant can do to turn this around?
Hinnant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoqe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoqe trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoqe 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#
Still in half guard, Aoqe seems content to control.#T1#
Aoqe passes to full mount!
Hinnant flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aoqe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hinnant tries to improve his position but instead Aoqe has taken his back! #SUB#
Hinnant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aoqe gets his way!
#SUB#
Aoqe tightening his grip on Hinnant, looking for the choke.
Aoqe misses with a punch to the head.
Hinnant tries to roll but Aoqe sticks to his back.
Aoqe misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Aoqe has the hooks in. Hinnant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hinnant covering up well and avoiding damage.
You can see the frustration on Hinnant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hinnant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hinnant is breathing heavily.
Aoqe is riding his opponent, not letting Hinnant buck him off.
Hinnant can't escape the position.
Aoqe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hinnant tries to roll but Aoqe sticks to his back.
What can Hinnant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Aoqe scores with punches to the body.
Aoqe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Aoqe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Aoqe looking for the choke from the back.
Hinnant is trying to remain composed but Aoqe is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Aoqe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hinnant's body.
Aoqe is looking to control Hinnant but Hinnant is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Aoqe controlling well, preventing Hinnant from escaping the position.
Hinnant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hinnant is trying to escape the mount.
Hinnant is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hinnant avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aoqe.
Aoqe unloads with some shots from mount but Hinnant bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Aoqe wants to finish this one by submission but Hinnant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoqe.
Hinnant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoqe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hinnant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hinnant looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Hinnant flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Aoqe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hinnant or perhaps it was just good defense by Aoqe, which made it look bad.
Aoqe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoqe throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Aoqe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Aoqe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoqe moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hinnant.
#SUB#
Aoqe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinnant throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hinnant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aoqe lands a few punches from side control.
Hinnant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoqe's best efforts.
Aoqe blocks the strikes from Hinnant.
Aoqe is taking a breather. Hinnant 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.#SUB#
Hinnant is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoqe.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hinnant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoqe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Aoqe seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.
Aoqe is looking to advance position but Hinnant won't allow it.
Jax Aoqe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoqe wants to take a breather but Hinnant is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hinnant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoqe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hinnant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoqe in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoqe stalks Hinnant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hinnant's face. Hinnant staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Hinnant gets tackled into the cage by Aoqe. Aoqe maintains the clinch. #T3#
Hinnant has Aoqe pressed against the cage, preventing Aoqe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hinnant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Aoqe jumps into guard, dragging Hinnant to the mat.
Hinnant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoqe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hinnant is one step ahead there.
Aoqe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hinnant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cannon Hinnant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoqe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aoqe working for a triangle but Hinnant defends it easily.
Aoqe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Aoqe working a defensive guard here.
Hinnant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aoqe's head.
Hinnant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinnant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoqe controlling Hinnant's posture.
Jax Aoqe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hinnant preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Aoqe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoqe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Aoqe! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 3
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Hinnant shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD2#
Gaethje cracks Hinnant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hinnant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gaethje finish him?
#ROC2#Hinnant is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cannon Hinnant has been cut.
Hinnant closes the distance and clinches up with Gaethje, looking for a takedown. Hinnant pushes Gaethje against the cage but Gaethje circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Hinnant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hinnant's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hinnant's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Steamer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hinnant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steamer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleveland Steamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamer's corner calls for a 1-2. Steamer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steamer lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steamer, as that shot connected.
Steamer scores with the left hand. Hinnant knows he should have avoided that one.
Steamer connects with a body shot.
Hinnant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steamer sizes up Hinnant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steamer scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamer scores with a hook to the body. Hinnant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steamer tries to bum rush Hinnant with a series of wild strikes but Hinnant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Steamer cracks Hinnant with an open hand slap.
Steamer lands a head shot.
Steamer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Steamer misses.
Steamer scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Steamer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hinnant doesn't seem phased though.
Steamer lands with a cross.
No joy there for Steamer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steamer connects with a jab.
Hinnant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Steamer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steamer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hinnant scrambles back to his feet.
Steamer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hinnant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steamer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Steamer.
Steamer throws a combination. Hinnant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Steamer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hinnant doesn't seem phased though.
Steamer connects with a body shot that sends Hinnant's belly button to the back.#T3#
Steamer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steamer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steamer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steamer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hinnant moves forwards but Steamer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steamer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steamer lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Steamer.
Steamer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cleveland Steamer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinnant slips a jab from Steamer.
Hinnant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Steamer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinnant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steamer swinging wildly here.
Hinnant feinted with a counter takedown.
Steamer takes a swing at Hinnant's ribcage but misses.
Hinnant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Steamer misses.
Hinnant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steamer lands a body shot.
Steamer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hinnant at a distance.
Hinnant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steamer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland Steamer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steamer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steamer.
Steamer throws a right and a left that Hinnant avoids nicely.
Hinnant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steamer lands a jab to Hinnant's midsection.
Steamer connects with a single shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hinnant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hinnant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cleveland Steamer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinnant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steamer digs a good hook to Hinnant's body.
Hinnant ducks right into an uppercut from Steamer. #T1#
Jab from Steamer.
Steamer lands a lovely overhand right.
Steamer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hinnant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Steamer misses.
Hinnant feinted with a counter takedown.
Hinnant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steamer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hinnant attempts a counter takedown but Steamer avoids it well and moves away.
Steamer misses with an uppercut. Hinnant saw that one coming.
Steamer throws a series of punches but Hinnant avoids them all with ease.
Steamer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steamer misses with a body shot.
Hinnant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Steamer connects with a body shot.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Steamer.
Hinnant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamer scores with a jab.
Steamer stuns Hinnant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steamer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steamer scores with a hook to the body. Hinnant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hinnant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steamer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hinnant.
Hinnant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
Steamer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Steamer lands with a good body shot.
Steamer throws a hook to the side of Hinnant's head but Hinnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hinnant tries to counter with a takedown but Steamer is quick to defend against it.
Steamer connects with the punch.
Steamer digs a good hook to Hinnant's body.
Steamer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinnant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
Hinnant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steamer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steamer scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Steamer finds it's target.
Steamer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hinnant was well out of range. Poor timing from Steamer.
Hinnant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steamer. Hinnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamer lands a jab to Hinnant's midsection.
A slow jab from Steamer misses its intended target.
Hinnant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steamer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Steamer.
Hinnant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
Steamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinnant manages to avoid it.
Hinnant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hinnant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hinnant slips under a jab from Steamer.
Hinnant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland Steamer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Steamer throws an overhand right that lands on Hinnant's shoulder, as Hinnant tries to avoid the shot.
Steamer cracks Hinnant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steamer scores with a body shot.
Steamer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steamer duly obliges.
Steamer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hinnant attempts a counter takedown but Steamer avoids it well and moves away.
Steamer thuds a left hand into Hinnant's body.
Steamer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hinnant has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer throws a series of punches but Hinnant moves out of range.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hinnant walks into a stiff left hand from Steamer.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hinnant. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steamer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Steamer throws a shot from downtown. Hinnant moves away and avoids it.
Hinnant tries to counter with a takedown but Steamer is quick to defend against it.
Steamer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Steamer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steamer lands with a nice combination. Hinnant backs away looking to recover.
Steamer looks to land a left hand but Hinnant moved out of range nicely.
Steamer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steamer cracks a nice hook into Hinnant's ribs.
Hinnant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steamer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steamer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hinnant feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Steamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinnant manages to avoid it.
Hinnant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steamer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hinnant attempts a counter takedown but Steamer avoids it well and moves away.
Steamer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steamer throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hinnant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Hinnant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steamer's head.
Steamer has hold of Hinnant's hands but Hinnant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steamer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hinnant.
Hinnant drops an elbow to the side of Steamer's head.
Hinnant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hinnant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steamer's head.
Hinnant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinnant throwing shots but Steamer is blocking nicely.
Steamer trying to hold on to Hinnant's head to control him but Hinnant postures up.
#T3#
Hinnant working over Steamer with some ground and pound. Steamer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hinnant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hinnant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinnant working Steamer over with strikes.
Hinnant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Steamer is rocked!
Hinnant lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Steamer quite badly. Steamer pulls Hinnant in close trying to recover. Hinnant postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Steamer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Steamer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannon Hinnant! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Taro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinnant misses with a hook
and Taro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hinnant.
Taro tries for a takedown but Hinnant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hinnant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osada Taro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinnant did well to prevent Taro getting side control.
Hinnant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taro uses his free foot to push down on Hinnant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hinnant.
Hinnant is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Taro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hinnant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hinnant! #T1#
Taro has momentary wrist control but Hinnant slips an elbow through the middle.
Hinnant works over Taro with some ground and pound from guard.
Taro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Taro wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taro or perhaps it was just good defense by Hinnant, which made it look bad.
Hinnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Hinnant misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hinnant misses its intended target.
Hinnant looks to throw the jab but Taro is out of range.
Taro shoots in looking for a takedown but Hinnant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taro is breathing heavily.
Hinnant throws a lazy right hand but Taro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hinnant sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Taro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hinnant circles away.
Hinnant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Hinnant.
Cannon Hinnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinnant swings widly with a right hand
and Taro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taro tries for a takedown but Hinnant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Hinnant.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinnant throws a big shot that misses.
Hinnant is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hinnant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taro.
Hinnant misses the jab.
Taro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Hinnant misses.
Taro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hinnant throws a right hand that misses
and Taro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hinnant looks to land a right hand but Taro moved out of range.
Cannon Hinnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinnant scores with the left hand. Taro knows he should have avoided that one.
Taro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Taro is rocked!
Hinnant moves in close and cracks Taro with a massive right hand! Taro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hinnant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cannon Hinnant! |
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