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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 2264 p4p, 2795 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 320 p4p, 403 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Rydeland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rydeland needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Rydeland as Hooper shoots in.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Rydeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydeland.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hooper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a strike but Rydeland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rydeland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rydeland postures up.
Hooper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rydeland's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper trying to advance position but Rydeland counters by regaining guard.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydeland has his hands on Hooper's head, controlling the position.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Rydeland lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
Rydeland throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range.
Rydeland forces Hooper back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Hooper wants the takedown. Rydeland is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rydeland's guard against the cage.
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!
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Rydeland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hooper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooper being controlled for a moment.
Hooper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland controlling the action here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper lands shots from the back.
Hooper scores with punches to the body.
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rydeland covers up after that shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hooper is punishing Rydeland with some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hooper.
Hooper missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
A short left from Rydeland.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Rydeland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydeland manages to land in guard.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
Hooper is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Hooper 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper trying to control the position here.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Rydeland stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Rydeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rydeland prevents it.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Rydeland manages to get underhooks.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A very excited looking Troy Hooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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