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Event:
TD 5: Hope vs Caballero
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Caballero misses with a takedown attempt - Hope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caballero in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hope or perhaps it was just good defense by Caballero, which made it look bad.
Hope throws a right and a left that both miss.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Caballero has eaten all the pies!
Caballero moves to clinch but Hope breaks away
and Hope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been told by Hope's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hope is defended easily by Caballero.
Caballero feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Caballero tries to clinch
and Hope counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Hope. No joy for Caballero on that attempt.
Hope seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Caballero has a takedown stuffed.
Hope changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlay Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Caballero.
Hope connects with a crisp jab.
Hope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caballero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hope darts in looking for a takedown but Caballero gets double underhooks and turns Hope into the cage.
Hope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Caballero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hope tries to avoid it but Caballero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hope to the ground. Hope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caballero manages to avoid it.
Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caballero but Caballero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caballero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Caballero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Hope manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Caballero keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Hope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caballero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hope.
A combination from Hope does no damage. #T3##TD2#
Caballero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hope napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caballero trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom.
Hope wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face as Caballero controls the position.
Caballero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caballero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caballero wants to stand but Hope is controlling his arm.#T4#
Hope managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caballero.
Caballero takes a little break here. Hope wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Caballero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hope can't do much from the bottom here.
Hope tries to bench press Caballero off him but Caballero keeps the position.
Caballero is looking to take a break and control but Hope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hope as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hope slaps away a takedown attempt from Caballero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hope connects with a single shot there.
Hope goes for a double leg but Caballero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caballero continues to drive forward.
Caballero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hope works over Caballero's head and body with a nice combination.
Hope works over Caballero's head and body with a nice combination.
Caballero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hope attempts a counter takedown but Caballero avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hope is defended easily by Caballero.
Hope gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Caballero counters with a shoot takedown. Hope fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finlay Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Caballero content to stall in guard here.
Sonny Caballero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hope is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caballero is controlling him.
Hope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caballero can do to turn this around?
Caballero postures up in Hope's guard and throws a big left but Hope blocks it.
Caballero pushing down on Hope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caballero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Caballero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caballero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hope wants to get back to his feet.
Caballero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caballero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hope somewhat.
Hope is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Caballero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hope slaps away a takedown attempt from Caballero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caballero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hope's waist but Hope gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caballero off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Hope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonny Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caballero swivels and escapes.
Hope lands a nice hook to Caballero's body. Caballero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caballero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caballero somewhat.
Hope feinted with a counter takedown.
Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Caballero shoots in looking for a takedown but Hope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caballero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finlay Hope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hope, right into the meat.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hope but Hope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hope throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Hope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hope.
Hope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caballero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hope sprawls well. Hope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caballero gets slowly back to his feet.
Hope tries to counter with a takedown but Caballero is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Caballero walks into a jab.#CL#
Hope moves into range and clinches up with Caballero.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hope gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Caballero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Caballero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finlay Hope is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hope throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Caballero is looking to clinch but Hope is avoiding it.
#T1#
Caballero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hope pinned against the cage. Hope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hope tries to counter with a takedown but Caballero is quick to defend against it.
Caballero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hope lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice cross by Hope.
Hope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hope misses with the combination.
Caballero tries to clinch up
and Hope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Caballero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Hope explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Caballero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hope.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caballero throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caballero shoots in and drives through. Hope sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing.
Caballero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hope fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Hope closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caballero did well to prevent Hope getting side control.
Caballero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hope is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caballero trying to control but Hope postures up.
Caballero gets full guard.
Caballero has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.
Caballero wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Hope content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Caballero has locked up a guillotine! Caballero's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hope is holding on here and Caballero must be using up a lot of energy. Hope has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Caballero gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sonny Caballero!
Sonny Caballero is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
TD 4: Marveux vs Bispin
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Pocketts is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Hope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Hope wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Pocketts gets caught flat footed, as Hope shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pocketts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocketts wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocketts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pocketts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hope showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pocketts has his hands on Hope's head, controlling the position.
Pocketts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hope looking to sit in guard and control but Pocketts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Hope pushes Pocketts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Hope looks to land a right hand but Pocketts moved out of range.#TD2#
Hope looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Pocketts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hope wants to control from the top but Pocketts keeps moving. #T3#
Hope is working Pocketts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hope won't allow Pocketts to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pocketts is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pocketts pushing down on Hope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pocketts seems content to control.#ES2#
Hope kicks Pocketts off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Pocketts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hope pinned against the cage. Hope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hope shoots in and gets a takedown into Pocketts's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pocketts pulls Hope in close to prevent any damage.
Hope stopping the sweep attempt from Pocketts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hope connects with a single shot there.
Pocketts is looking to clinch but Hope is avoiding it.
Hope scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Pocketts has been cut.
Hope misses the jab.#TD2#
Hope throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pocketts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hope is in Pocketts's guard.
Pocketts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hope manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Finlay Hope has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pocketts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pocketts trying to control the position here.
Pocketts keeping moving, preventing Hope from controlling successfully. #T1#
We've been informed that Hope has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pocketts looking to control.
Hope is stalling in the full guard.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.
Pocketts is trying to control the position but Hope postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope stopping the sweep attempt from Pocketts.
Pocketts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pocketts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pocketts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pocketts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pocketts moves in looking to clinch but Hope pushes him off.
Hope leaves Pocketts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pocketts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope as he jumps to the side.
Pocketts misses with a takedown
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Pocketts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pocketts tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##TD2#
Pocketts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hope trying to control but Pocketts is working from the bottom.
Pocketts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet.
Hope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendan Pocketts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pocketts wants to clinch but Hope slips to the side
and Hope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hope, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Hope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pocketts fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Hope has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pocketts is trying to keep an underhook but Hope manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pocketts defending well though.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope postures up.
Pocketts is not content to let Hope control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocketts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pocketts.
Hope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Hope throws a strike but Pocketts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Hope has his feet on Pocketts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Pocketts connects with a body shot that sends Hope's belly button to the back.
Pocketts lands a nice hook to Hope's body. Hope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pocketts looks to throw the jab but Hope is out of range.
Hope is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hope stuffs the takedown attempt from Pocketts. Pocketts gets slowly back to his feet.
Finlay Hope seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pocketts tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope misses with a combination
#TD#
and Pocketts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pocketts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hope!
Pocketts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is having none of it.
Pocketts is stalling here but it's allowed Hope to get half guard.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Pocketts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hope tries to kick Pocketts off but Pocketts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pocketts is looking to advance position but Hope won't allow it.
Hope trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pocketts manages to pass to mount!
Pocketts controlling the position easily from mount.
Hope tries to reverse the position but Pocketts maintains control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is having none of it.
Hope wants to hold on but Pocketts pushes him away.
Pocketts trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pocketts has hold of Hope's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hope manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Finlay Hope just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brendan Pocketts'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.
#R4#
Pocketts shoots in for a double leg but Hope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pocketts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope defends it nicely.
A combination from Hope does no damage.
Pocketts tries to clinch there but Hope circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hope drives through with a takedown into Pocketts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pocketts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hope is one step ahead there.
Pocketts wants to get back to his feet but Hope is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Pocketts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope is aware though and is defending well.
Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
Pocketts is trying to keep Hope in close.
Pocketts has control of Hope's left arm, preventing Hope from doing any damage.
Pocketts continues to stall.
Pocketts 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##SUB#
Pocketts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2##SUB#
Pocketts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hope wants to improve his position but Pocketts is controlling well.
Hope won't allow Pocketts to pass to mount.
Hope is doing well to control the position and prevent Pocketts from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Pocketts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hope tries to get to full guard but Pocketts has control of the leg.
Hope holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pocketts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pocketts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Hope tries to reverse the position but Pocketts maintains control.
Pocketts controlling his opponent.
Pocketts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hope is looking to escape. #SUB#
Pocketts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Pocketts had his way with Finlay Hope in that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Pocketts's cut.
That's time! Pocketts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Hope gets a double leg takedown into Pocketts's guard.
Pocketts keeping moving, preventing Hope from controlling successfully.
Pocketts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hope.
Pocketts managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from Pocketts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope trying to control but Pocketts is working from the bottom. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hope is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hope throws an elbow that misses. Pocketts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hope's guard. Nice move by Pocketts!#REVR#
Pocketts wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pocketts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pocketts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Pocketts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hope quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Pocketts is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hope is doing well to control the position and prevent Pocketts from advancing to side control.
Brendan Pocketts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pocketts passes to side control.
Hope is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hope stops Pocketts from passing to mount.
Hope is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pocketts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pocketts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Finlay Hope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hope trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocketts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendan Pocketts.
Well Hope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Hope!
Finlay Hope is the new welterweight champion!
Brendan Pocketts spoke after the fight, saying 'Will be back stronger then today.'.
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Event:
TD 2: Bloodshed
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Alonso misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hope moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Alonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hope connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alonso. Alonso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt.
Hope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alonso misses the shot to the body.
Hope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alonso.#CL#
Hope closes the distance and clinches.
Hope has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alonso after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD#
Hope has clasped his hands together around Alonso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hope throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hope in side control, throwing shots but Alonso defends.
Hope working the head and body with strikes.
Hope takes a little break here. Alonso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hope misses with the ground and pound.
Hope working the body and head with strikes.
Alonso is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hope has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB#
Hope working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Hope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alonso pushes Hope away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hope gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hope cracks Alonso with a big elbow.
Hope landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hope staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope working the ground and pound but Alonso is defending the strikes. #T3#
Alonso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alonso pushes Hope away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hope gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alonso is trying to escape the position but Hope is controlling the position.
Alonso is pushing Hope's head away, looking to escape. Hope manages to hold on to the position though.
Alonso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alonso is trying to escape the position but Hope is controlling the position.
Hope scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hope scoring with punches from side control.
Hope works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alonso looks winded!
Alonso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hope happy to just control the position for now.
Hope in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Hope lands an elbow.
Hope works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hope working the body and head with strikes.
Hope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hope cracks Alonso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hope scores with punches from side control.
Hope lands a few punches from side control.
Hope controlling the position from side mount.
Hope working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alonso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alonso looks to land a left hand but Hope moved out of range nicely.
Alonso throws an overhand right that lands on Hope's shoulder, as Hope tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hope closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alonso's guard.
Hope passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hope wants to control but Alonso is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope trying to control the action but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Hope landing a few strikes.
Hope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alonso can do to turn this around?#T1#
Alonso seems a little lost for a moment, as Hope dominates the positioning.
Hope trying to control the position but Alonso is working away.
Alonso is trying to buck Hope off.
Hope wants to control but Alonso is keeping him busy.
Hope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alonso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alonso trying to remain calm as Hope controls from the top position.
Hope landing strikes.
Hope throws a strike aimed at the side of Alonso's head but Alonso avoids it well.
Alonso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hope connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hope's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alonso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hope connects with a decent elbow.
Alonso is breathing heavily.
Hope is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alonso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hope scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hope looks up at the clock and then as Alonso takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hope smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hope in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hope looks up at the clock and then as Alonso takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hope smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alonso is letting Hope control him for a moment.
Alonso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hope working the ground and pound.
Hope is working Alonso over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Hope working the head and body with strikes.
Hope remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alonso is trying to buck Hope off.
Hope lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Hope is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alonso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alonso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hope connects with a decent elbow.
Alonso is letting Hope control him for a moment.
Alonso is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB#
Hope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alonso, who protects the arm well.
Hope content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alonso is not content to let Hope control the position.
Alonso is letting Hope control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown but Alonso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alonso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Hope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finlay Hope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hope darts in looking for a takedown but Alonso gets double underhooks and turns Hope into the cage.
Alonso misses with a low kick as Hope jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alonso misses with a hook.
Hope changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alonso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alonso shoots in for a takedown but Hope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hope changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alonso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alonso misses with an uppercut. #T1##TD#
Hope scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Hope.
Hope lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hope throwing shots but Alonso is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hope content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hope lands a nice short elbow.
Alonso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alonso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hope lands strikes from half guard.
Hope content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Nice strikes from Hope there.
Hope perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hope is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alonso reverses the position - he's now on top in Hope's guard.
Alonso tries to stand but Hope is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Hope manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Alonso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hope is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alonso to the mat. Alonso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alonso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hope controls the pace.#T4#
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hope is looking to work some ground and pound but Alonso has wrist control.
Xabilonso Alonso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hope has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hope is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hope is in close to Alonso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hope looking to pass the guard.
Finlay Hope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hope not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alonso looking for a guillotine here but Hope defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Hope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hope 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Hope!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hope shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hope slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hope manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fry 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.
Fry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hope has control of Fry's left arm, preventing Fry from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hope is looking to stand back up but Fry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hope.
Fry stops Hope from getting back to his feet.
Hope desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Hope is defending against the submission attempts here by Fry.
Hope is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Hope has one foot on Fry's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fry misses with a looping left.
Hope misses with a wild combination.
Hope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fry circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Fry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hope.
Hope throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Fry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hope throws a shot from downtown. Fry moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Hope throws a combination. Fry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Lacy Fry has been cut.
Fry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.
Fry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.
Hope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fry counters with a one-two to the body.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Hope changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Fry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hope looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hope!
#T4#
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fry slips a jab and a cross from Hope.
It looked like Fry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hope is trying to break the clinch but Fry is controlling him.
Hope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fry.
A frustrated look appears on Hope's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Hope throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lacy Fry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hope misses with a straight left.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finlay Hope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fry throws a big counter combination but Hope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lacy Fry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fry scores with a takedown into Hope's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope wants to stand but Fry is controlling the position. #T1#
Fry stopping the sweep attempt from Hope.
Fry throws a big elbow that misses.
Hope pulls Fry in close to his closed guard and prevents Fry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fry won't allow Hope to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Fry thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Hope throws a combination. Fry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.
It looked like Fry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hope is breathing heavily.
Fry moves out of range as Hope strikes.
Fry keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fry. #BC#
Fry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hope throws the left hand but Fry avoids the punch easily.
Hope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fry counters with a left and a right that stings Hope.
Hope wants to clinch up but Fry keeps it at a distance.
As Hope looks to move away, Fry throws a big counter combo but Hope just gets out of the way.
Hope throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fry counters with a series of strikes. Hope will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Fry gets caught flat footed, as Hope shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fry 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.
Hope scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fry is pulling down on Hope's head to control his posture.
Hope controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Hope is continuing to stall.
Hope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hope controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fry's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fry's head.
Hope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fry has momentary wrist control but Hope slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Hope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lacy Fry's cut.
That's time! Fry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hope scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Hope moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hope lands a jab.
Hope misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Fry is rocked!
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Fry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hope.
Oh Fry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fry, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hope is trying to trip Fry. He has hold of a leg but Fry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hope persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hope lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hope controls the pace.
Finlay Hope has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Fry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope is aware though and is defending well.
Hope lands a couple of elbows.
Fry trying to keep a closed guard but Hope is proving a slippery customer.
Hope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fry's head.
Fry 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.
Hope seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fry's head.
Hope seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hope landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope is aware though and is defending well.
Hope is in close to Fry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hope prevents Fry from getting back to his feet.
Fry has momentary wrist control but Hope slips an elbow through the middle.
Hope cracks Fry with a solid left hand.
Fry has momentary wrist control but Hope slips an elbow through the middle.
Hope arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fry'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 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Finlay Hope!
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