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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Beltjack Jr darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.
Beltjack Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Beltjack Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Noe Hooper has been cut.
Hooper tries to pull guard but Beltjack Jr won't allow it.
#TD2#
Beltjack Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Hooper prevents Beltjack Jr from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Beltjack Jr pushes Hooper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jack Beltjack Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beltjack Jr.#CL2#
Beltjack Jr has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Beltjack Jr jumps guard but Hooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beltjack Jr is defending well.#TD2#
Beltjack Jr jumps into guard, dragging Hooper to the mat.
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!#SUB2#
Beltjack Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hooper is looking to stand up but Beltjack Jr won't let him. #T1#
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Beltjack Jr has his foot on Hooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Beltjack Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hooper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beltjack Jr is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beltjack Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beltjack Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a three punch combo that has Beltjack Jr backing up. Beltjack Jr nods at Hooper to acknowledge the strikes.
Noe Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Beltjack Jr.#T2#
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltjack Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltjack Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beltjack Jr looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltjack Jr is defended easily by Hooper.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Beltjack Jr misses with a hook
and Hooper counters with a right hand to the body.
Beltjack Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Beltjack Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Hooper jumps guard.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beltjack Jr's guard. #REVR#
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Beltjack Jr.#SUB#
Hooper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Hooper gets to his feet. Beltjack Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Hooper with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Beltjack Jr shoots in and drives through. Hooper sprawls well.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but Beltjack Jr manages to avoid it.
Hooper throws a nice head kick!
Hooper looks for a takedown but Beltjack Jr sprawls well.#CL2#
Beltjack Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beltjack Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 is trying to pull guard but Beltjack Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Beltjack Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noe 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.
#R2#
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltjack Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Beltjack Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beltjack Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hooper misses with a two punch combination.
Beltjack Jr shoots and misses
and Hooper counters with a series of strikes. Beltjack Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beltjack Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hooper circles away.
Hooper moves in looking to clinch but Beltjack Jr pushes him off.
Hooper misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beltjack Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Beltjack Jr jumps into guard, dragging Hooper to the mat.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Beltjack Jr trying to control the position.
Hooper tries to stand but Beltjack Jr is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Hooper gets to his feet. Beltjack Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Beltjack Jr moves into the clinch.
Hooper is working for takedown but Beltjack Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beltjack Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noe Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Beltjack Jr.
Beltjack Jr is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Beltjack Jr.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beltjack Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hooper gets underhooks to prevent Beltjack Jr's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Beltjack Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltjack Jr has double underhooks. #TD#
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beltjack Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Beltjack Jr manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper tries to clinch but Beltjack Jr is having none of it.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Beltjack Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltjack Jr tries for a takedown but Hooper manages to get underhooks.
Beltjack Jr is working for takedown but Hooper is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beltjack Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hooper has had enough of the clinch but Beltjack Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Beltjack Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hooper after a bit of a struggle.
Beltjack Jr stalling the fight.
#BC#
Hooper breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Beltjack Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltjack Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltjack Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Beltjack Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Beltjack Jr.
Beltjack Jr stalling in the clinch.
Hooper looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Beltjack Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hooper uses from the top position.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Beltjack Jr's brow.
Beltjack Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Beltjack Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noe Hooper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beltjack Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hooper defends it nicely.
Noe Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltjack Jr looks for a takedown but Hooper sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltjack Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooper, which made it look bad.
Noe Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Beltjack Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beltjack Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Beltjack Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Beltjack Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beltjack Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beltjack Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Beltjack Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltjack Jr shoots for a takedown but Hooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beltjack Jr stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltjack Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beltjack Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hooper defends it nicely.
As Beltjack Jr looks to move away, Hooper throws a big counter combo but Beltjack Jr just gets out of the way.#T2#
Beltjack Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hooper moves out of range easily.
Beltjack Jr throws a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltjack Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltjack Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beltjack Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Beltjack Jr rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Beltjack Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beltjack Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Hooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Beltjack Jr clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Beltjack Jr successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltjack Jr 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 punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beltjack Jr is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack Beltjack Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Beltjack Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
Beltjack Jr stalling.
Beltjack Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hooper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltjack Jr controlling his opponent.
Noe Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Beltjack Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooper regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Beltjack Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beltjack Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Beltjack Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikishin lands with a kick to the temple. Hooper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Noe Hooper has been cut.
Hooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nikishin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!
Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper wants to stay close but Nikishin steps back to make room for something. Hooper seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nikishin and Hooper drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evgen Nikishin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Boman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Noe Hooper has been cut.#KD2#
Boman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooper sprawling to the canvas! Hooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boman finish him?!
#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CL2#
Boman moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boman prevents Hooper from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Boman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Boman shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Hooper is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Peter Boman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Donskoy gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Donskoy is looking for a kimura but Hooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donskoy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Donskoy has latched onto it... Big trouble! Donskoy pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hooper is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Donskoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Donskoy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooper wants to clinch.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Noe Hooper has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hooper feints a jab promting Golovkin to slip. Hooper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golovkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Golovkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golovkin is in Hooper's guard.#T1#
Golovkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Golovkin stands and steps away. Hooper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Hooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin , pushing him back against the cage.
Hooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Golovkin pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hooper fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noe Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Golovkin is pushing Hooper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Golovkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Golovkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Golovkin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Golovkin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Golovkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Golovkin presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golovkin is stalling here.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Hooper is breathing heavily.
Golovkin has Hooper pushed against the cage.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Golovkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooper is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Golovkin .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gennady Golovkin .#TD2#
Golovkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Golovkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Golovkin moves nicely into side control.
Hooper regains half guard.
Golovkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Golovkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Golovkin trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noe 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.
#R2#
Golovkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golovkin stalling.
Hooper can't break the clinch.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noe Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hooper's head backwards.
Hooper moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Hooper backing away here, and Golovkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Golovkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#SU2#
Golovkin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Golovkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Golovkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noe Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Golovkin .
#TD2#
Golovkin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hooper regains guard.
Golovkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Golovkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Golovkin controlling him for the moment.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Golovkin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hooper covers up, he's hurt! Golovkin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Golovkin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Golovkin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gromadowski scores with a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Gromadowski advances position into side control!
Gromadowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hooper tries to improve position but can't.
Gromadowski happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromadowski content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gromadowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gromadowski is working for a kimura but Hooper is defending it quite comfortably.
Gromadowski controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gromadowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Gromadowski is looking for a kimura here.
Gromadowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Gromadowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
Gromadowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gromadowski works his way into side control.
Gromadowski advances to full mount. #T3#
Gromadowski controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gromadowski wants to finish this one by submission but Hooper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gromadowski. #SUB2#
Gromadowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gromadowski moves to the back.
Hooper is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gromadowski has managed to slip his arm under Hooper's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hooper is tapping out! Submission win for Gromadowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hooper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hooper counters with a two punch combo.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Hooper to acknowledge the strikes.
Noe Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Requis Black.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooper sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooper feints a jab promting Black to slip. Hooper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is staying tight to Hooper's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hooper tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Hooper is trying to work for a sweep but Black has mounted him!
Black controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black is nestled in close to Hooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Black controlling the action here.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black works his way into side control.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU2#
Black stands up and beckons Hooper to his feet.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hooper!
Black misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Hooper to acknowledge the strikes.
Hooper tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooper is looking for a counter combo.
Hooper lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hooper as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Black looks winded!
Black tries for a takedown but Hooper circles away easily
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Requis Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hooper drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noe Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Hooper.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hooper but Hooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hooper's half guard.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Hooper trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hooper defends it well.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Well, if Black is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black wants to pass the guard but Hooper is defending well.
Hooper gets full guard.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black pulls Hooper in to control the position.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Black pulls Hooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been informed that Black has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hooper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Black is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Hooper gets to his feet. Black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black scores with a kick to the body.
Hooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Hooper throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Black goes for a double leg but Hooper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooper continues to drive forward.
Noe Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Requis Black.
Black is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooper is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hooper tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
#TD2#
Black has Hooper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Black pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hooper tumbling to the mat - Black dives into Hooper's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Requis Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Hooper ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black goes for a double leg but Hooper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooper continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hooper moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Black jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hooper stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Black throws up his legs and catches Hooper in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hooper tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Black! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Requis Black!
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