|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lesenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesenkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Young . Hoover comes into a darkened arena with his song building. March of the Templars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Edgar Hoover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
28
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
19
213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Lesenkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesenkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesenkov pinned against the cage. Lesenkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Artem Lesenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoover.
Lesenkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoover throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover moves into the clinch.
Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesenkov throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease.
Lesenkov throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesenkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoover is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesenkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesenkov swivels and escapes.
A jab from Lesenkov misses.
Lesenkov throws a chopping leg kick but Hoover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoover walks into a stiff left hand from Lesenkov.
Lesenkov throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Hoover moves into the clinch.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a hook but Lesenkov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesenkov throws a big shot that misses.
Lesenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesenkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesenkov cracks Hoover with an open hand slap.
Hoover drops his hands momentarily and Lesenkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lesenkov misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
Hoover gets a double leg takedown into Lesenkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesenkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
Lesenkov has momentary wrist control but Hoover slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoover throwing strikes from guard but Lesenkov blocks nicely.
Hoover is standing up over Lesenkov. Lesenkov looks to escape but Hoover dives into side control.
Hoover prevents Lesenkov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesenkov keeps working.
Lesenkov is looking to reverse the position.
Lesenkov seems a little lost for a moment, as Hoover dominates the positioning.
Hoover is putting a hurting on Lesenkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Hoover crashes against the mat.
Lesenkov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoover trying to control the action but Lesenkov is working from the bottom.
Lesenkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoover working away.
The ground and pound from Hoover seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lesenkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoover.
Check out the look on Hoover's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesenkov defending against the ground and pound.
Hoover is chipping away with strikes.
Hoover looks up at the clock and then as Lesenkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hoover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hoover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lesenkov is looking to regain half guard here but Hoover keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoover throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hoover is trying to ground and pound but Lesenkov uses the momentary lack of control by Hoover to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoover connects with a nice short shot to Lesenkov's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesenkov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgar Hoover will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesenkov defending well as Hoover loads up on a big left hand.
Artem Lesenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lesenkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Lesenkov's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoover trying to control but Lesenkov is working from the bottom.
Lesenkov wants to get back to his feet but Hoover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoover cracks Lesenkov with a solid left hand.
Lesenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Lesenkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoover dives into side control.
Hoover cracks Lesenkov with a big elbow.
Hoover taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesenkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hoover takes a little break here. Lesenkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lesenkov is trying to get back to his feet.
Hoover landing a few strikes.
Lesenkov defending against the ground and pound.
Hoover cracks Lesenkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hoover grinds an elbow into Lesenkov's temple.
Lesenkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Hoover's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lesenkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov tries to escape but Hoover is in control.
Lesenkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lesenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesenkov is not content to let Hoover control the position.
Hoover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesenkov wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesenkov's head.
Hoover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoover working Lesenkov over with strikes.
Hoover prevents Lesenkov from standing back up.
Hoover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesenkov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoover slips a nice elbow through Lesenkov's hands, connecting with Lesenkov's forehead.
Hoover controlling the action here.
Hoover moves nicely into side control.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesenkov keeps working.
Hoover tries to score with some ground and pound. Lesenkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoover working the body and head with strikes.
Lesenkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesenkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoover is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover is trying to control but can't.
Lesenkov wants to free his trapped foot but Hoover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoover tries to kick Lesenkov off but Lesenkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoover is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesenkov's back!
Hoover lands a shot to the head.
Hoover lands shots from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesenkov holding both Hoover 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hoover is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesenkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoover looks to land a right hand but Lesenkov moved out of range.
Hoover shoots and misses
and Lesenkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesenkov misses the jab.
Lesenkov throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover shoots in and bounces Lesenkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoover prevents Lesenkov from getting back to his feet.
Lesenkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesenkov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
Hoover throwing strikes from guard but Lesenkov blocks nicely.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesenkov has wrist control.
Lesenkov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesenkov has wrist control.
Lesenkov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hoover manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover drops an elbow to the side of Lesenkov's head.
Edgar Hoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesenkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoover.
Hoover sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesenkov is looking to improve his position.
Hoover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesenkov defending well though.
Hoover working the head and body with strikes.
Hoover winds up and cracks Lesenkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesenkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov is not content to let Hoover control the position.
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesenkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoover.
Lesenkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesenkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoover working Lesenkov over with strikes.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Lesenkov dodges it nicely.
Lesenkov is looking to escape.
Hoover wants to advance to full mount but Lesenkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hoover scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov is controlling Hoover's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoover not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lesenkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoover throwing strikes from guard but Lesenkov blocks nicely.
Hoover postures up in Lesenkov's guard and throws a big left but Lesenkov blocks it.
Lesenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesenkov, not yet.
Hoover stands up over Lesenkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesenkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesenkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover really dominated that round.
That's time! Lesenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoover lands a jab to Lesenkov's midsection.
Lesenkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesenkov is fending him off so far but Hoover persists. Nope, Lesenkov circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Lesenkov.
Lesenkov gets caught napping as Hoover dives in and scores a takedown. Lesenkov manages to retain guard.
Lesenkov is trying to keep Hoover in close.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
Hoover is in close to Lesenkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoover is working Lesenkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoover throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Lesenkov's brow.
Lesenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoover is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesenkov looking to control.
Lesenkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Lesenkov keeps moving.
Lesenkov wants to stand up but Hoover is controlling him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoover trying to control but Lesenkov is working from the bottom.
Hoover connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov is looking to stand up but Hoover isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesenkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoover advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesenkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesenkov tries to kick Hoover off but Hoover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoover is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesenkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Hoover is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoover scoring with strikes but Lesenkov is staying in there.
Hoover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lesenkov is in a horrible position here. Hoover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesenkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesenkov is bucking up trying to escape but Hoover cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands a big elbow - Lesenkov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lesenkov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
Edgar Hoover is the new light heavyweight champion!
Edgar Hoover thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
