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Event:
SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Oswald scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Oswald staying out of range there.
Hope Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hope Jr defending well as Oswald loads up on a big left hand.
Hope Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hope Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hope Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oswald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Oswald misses the target.
Oswald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hope Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oswald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hope Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Oswald lands a jab to Hope Jr's midsection.
Oswald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Hope Jr is rocked!
Oswald plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hope Jr to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hope Jr just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayko Oswald!
An out of breath Rayko Oswald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hope Jr throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Hope Jr lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Knuckles Of Steel has been cut.
A lazy left from Hope Jr finds it's target.
Hope Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hope Jr wants to land a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Hope Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Hope Jr persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Steel has eaten all the pies!
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Hope Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hope Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Hope Jr misses.
Hope Jr misses with a hook.
Steel slips under a jab from Hope Jr.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hope Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Steel stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Hope Jr throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Steel counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Hope Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Knuckles Of Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hope Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Hope Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hope Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Hope Jr was not able to check.
Hope Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Hope Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hope Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hope Jr fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
A slow jab from Hope Jr misses its intended target.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Hope Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Hope Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Hope Jr shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Hope Jr throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hope Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hope Jr lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Hope Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hope Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hope Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hope Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Hope Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hope Jr. That did some damage!
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Hope Jr moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Hope Jr misses its intended target.
Hope Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Hope Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Hope Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Hope Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hope Jr tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles Of Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hope Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Hope Jr moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
Hope Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hope Jr lands a jab to the head.
Hope Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hope Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Knuckles Of Steel's cut even more.
Hope Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Hope Jr persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hope Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel moves forwards but Hope Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Hope Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hope Jr stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hope Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Billy Hope Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hope Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Hope Jr dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Hope Jr's head and hops out.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Hope Jr is wise to it.
Steel slips a straight right by Hope Jr.
Steel throws the left hand but Hope Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hope Jr wants to clinch
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Hope Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hope Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hope Jr backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Hope Jr manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hope Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Knuckles Of Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Hope Jr.
The fighters circling - Hope Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel scores with a head kick. Hope Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hope Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope Jr misses the jab.
Steel cracks the inside of Hope Jr's front leg.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hope Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hope Jr lands the left hand.
Hope Jr throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Hope Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel.
Hope Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hope Jr takes a step back to recover.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Hope Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hope Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hope Jr.#T4#
Hope Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hope Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Hope Jr's belly button to the back.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hope Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hope Jr throws out the jab.
Steel is looking to slow Hope Jr down with leg kicks.
Hope Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hope Jr misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Knuckles Of Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hope Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hope Jr misses with a looping right.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Hope Jr throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel cracks the inside of Hope Jr's front leg.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Hope Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hope Jr tries to avoid it.
Hope Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hope Jr loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Hope Jr with a poor takedown
and Hope Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel slips a jab from Hope Jr.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hope Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Hope Jr ends up having to push Steel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hope Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel defending well as Hope Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hope Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hope Jr.
Steel moves out of range as Hope Jr strikes.
Hope Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Hope Jr ends up having to push Steel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hope Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hope Jr's sensitive parts.
Hope Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Hope Jr misses. #T2#
Hope Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel feints and then cracks Hope Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hope Jr down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope Jr fails with the takedown.
Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Hope Jr steps away.
Hope Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Hope Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Hope Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hope Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knuckles Of Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hope Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hope Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Hope Jr down. #T4#
Hope Jr throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Billy Hope Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel thumps Hope Jr with a low kick.
Hope Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hope Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hope Jr swinging wildly here.
Steel thumps Hope Jr with a low kick.
Steel lands a head kick. Hope Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hope Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knuckles Of Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckles Of Steel!
Knuckles Of Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Patches looks to throw the jab but Hope Jr is out of range.
Hope Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patches swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hope Jr.#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and pushes Hope Jr back into the cage.
Patches makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Patches's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hope Jr.
Patches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hope Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hope Jr tries to clinch there but Patches circles away.
Hope Jr dives in and grabs Patches's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patches pushes down on Hope Jr's head and hops out.
Hope Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Patches - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hope Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hope Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patches connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Patches defending well as Hope Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Patches.
Hope Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Hope Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hope Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Patches.
Hope Jr tries for a takedown but Patches circles away easily#CL2#
and Patches counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patches. #BC2#
Patches's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patches looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hope Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Patches eats them both and turns towards Hope Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Patches misses with a body shot.
Hope Jr tries for a takedown but Patches circles away easily#CL2#
and Patches counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hope Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Patches on the inside.
Patches throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patches.
Patches scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patches prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Come on Patches - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#KD2#
Patches drops Hope Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hope Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hope Jr is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patches.
Oh Hope Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hope Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Patches as the two fighters clinch.
Hope Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Patches.
Nice body punch from Patches - that landed with a thud.
Patches dips a shoulder and cracks Hope Jr with a mighty uppercut! Hope Jr falls back against the cage and Patches unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hope Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Patches screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarome Patches!
A very excited looking Jarome Patches rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hope Jr misses the jab.
Hope Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hope Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope Jr dives in and grabs Rain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rain pushes down on Hope Jr's head and hops out.
Hope Jr misses with a hook.
Rain's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Rain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hope Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hope Jr.
Rain thinks about the counter body kick.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hope Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Rain lands a left and a right that send Hope Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Rain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hope Jr gets tackled into the cage by Rain. Rain maintains the clinch.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Rain presses Hope Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain presses Hope Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
Rain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hope Jr.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain cracks Hope Jr with a nice body shot.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rain as the two fighters clinch.
Rain digs a right hand into Hope Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hope Jr's gas tank. #BC2#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rain darts in and clinches Hope Jr up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hope Jr drops his hands momentarily and Rain needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hope Jr just on the top of the head. Hope Jr drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hope Jr - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Rain!
A less than humble Heavy Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hope Jr has managed to clinch.
Maxin keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maxin keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Maxin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hope Jr regains guard immediately.
Maxin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maxin looking to pass the guard.
Maxin working some strikes from top position.
Hope Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Maxin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hope Jr has wrist control.
Maxin with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hope Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maxin defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maxin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maxin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maxin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maxin 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.#SUB2#
Hope Jr pushes a forearm under Maxin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maxin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Hope Jr!
After the fight, Billy Hope Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hope Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Terry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Terry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hope Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Terry's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Terry has been cut.
Hope Jr with a jab.#TD#
Terry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hope Jr sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hope Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hope Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Terry is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hope Jr gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Hope Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hope Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terry's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Hope Jr gets to his feet - Terry follows without any prompting.
Hope Jr scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Brian Terry's cut is getting worse.
Hope Jr throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Hope Jr with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Hope Jr.
Terry leaves Hope Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope Jr.#T2#
Terry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hope Jr knocks Terry out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Hope Jr!
Billy Hope Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Brian Terry spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight.'.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Hope Jr misses its intended target.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Hope Jr lands an uppercut.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hope Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson really is a fat lump.
Hope Jr is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Hope Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hope Jr is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Hope Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hope Jr is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Hope Jr misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Billy Hope Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Hope Jr back into the cage.
Hope Jr looking for a takedown.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Hope Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Hope Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a cross.
A combination from Hope Jr does no damage. #CL#
Anderson forces Hope Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Hope Jr has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Hope Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Hope Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
#T2#
Hope Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hope Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Hope Jr is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson digs a right hand into Hope Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hope Jr's gas tank.
Hope Jr looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hope Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Hope Jr down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Hope Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHope Jr.#T4#
Hope Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Hope Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hope Jr tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hope Jr trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson works on Hope Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hope Jr leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hope Jr's waist but Hope Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope Jr misses.
Hope Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Hope Jr misses with a head kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hope Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hope Jr connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hope Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hope Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Hope Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope Jr misses.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Hope Jr throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Hope Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hope Jr.#T1#
Hope Jr tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hope Jr drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hope Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hope Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hope Jr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hope Jr back against the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hope Jr wants a takedown.
#T2#
Hope Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson works on Hope Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson tries a body shot but Hope Jr blocks it.
Hope Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Ricky Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hope Jr's efforts to push away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope Jr can do to turn this around?
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hope Jr is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hope Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Hope Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Hope Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hope Jr, as that shot connected.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope Jr looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Hope Jr.
Hope Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Hope Jr.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hope Jr's elbow.
Hope Jr wants a takedown.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hope Jr blocks it.
Hope Jr tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Hope Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hope Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope Jr throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hope Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hope Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope Jr's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hope Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Hope Jr is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hope Jr.
Hope Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson works over Hope Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Hope Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Hope Jr pushes him off.
Hope Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hope Jr tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Anderson rushes Hope Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Hope Jr's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hope Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hope Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hope Jr taking a breather. #T1#
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hope Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hope Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hope Jr finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hope Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Anderson rushes Hope Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson prevents Hope Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hope Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to work over Hope Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hope Jr is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hope Jr down to the mat. Hope Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hope Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Hope Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Hope Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hope Jr keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
#T3#
Anderson blocks a jab.
Hope Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billy Hope Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Hope Jr avoids it well.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Hope Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson moves to clinch but Hope Jr breaks away
and Hope Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hope Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hope Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope Jr.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Hope Jr circles away.
#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hope Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope Jr.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Hope Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hope Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hope Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hope Jr!
A less than humble Billy Hope Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Reinvention
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Morrow has a takedown stuffed.
Morrow's coach down at !!!!!cheapest gym in rio!!!!!! elite coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morrow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hope Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Morrow clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Morrow jumps guard and drags Hope Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hope Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrow is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Morrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hope Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Hope Jr wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Morrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hope Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Morrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hope Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hope Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Hope Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morrow is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Hope Jr there.#CUT#
It looks like Clarence Morrow has been cut.
Billy Hope Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Hope Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billy Hope Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Morrow.#TD2#
Morrow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Morrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hope Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hope Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrow 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Morrow stands up from Hope Jr's guard - Morrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses.
Hope Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrow shoots in and drives through. Hope Jr sprawls well.
Morrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Hope Jr does no damage.
Hope Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Morrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope Jr defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clarence Morrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clarence Morrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hope Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrow. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hope Jr tries to avoid it but Morrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hope Jr to the ground. Hope Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Hope Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hope Jr thuds his right hand into Morrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hope Jr avoids the head kick by Morrow.
Hope Jr throwing a counter right hand but Morrow manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morrow forces Hope Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Morrow jumps guard but Hope Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Hope Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Morrow.
Morrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hope Jrs head.
Hope Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
#TD2#
Morrow successfully pulls guard.
Hope Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hope Jr won't allow Morrow to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Hope Jr stands up and waves to Morrow to follow him.
Morrow fails to land the takedown.
Hope Jr misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Morrow counters with a single leg into guard. Hope Jr didn't expect that.
Hope Jr is looking to stand up but Morrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrow looking to sit in guard and control but Hope Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Hope Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrow controls Hope Jr momentarily but Hope Jr frees himself.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hope Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hope Jr working a defensive guard but Morrow passes into half guard.
Hope Jr tries to kick Morrow off in order to stand up. Morrow Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hope Jr tries to bench press Morrow off him but Morrow keeps the position. #T3#
Hope Jr is trying to buck Morrow off.#SUB2#
Morrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hope Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hope Jr being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hope Jr wants to control but Morrow postures up.
Morrow tries to advance to mount but Hope Jr denies him.
Hope Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clarence Morrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hope Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope Jr as he jumps to the side.
Hope Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hope Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hope Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr with a jab.
Billy Hope Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hope Jr defends well and Morrow ends up having to push Hope Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
That has opened up Clarence Morrow's cut even more.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Hope Jr.
#T1#
Hope Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow fails with the takedown.
Billy Hope Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Morrow.
Hope Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Hope Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Morrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hope Jr sprawls well initially but Morrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morrow uses his free foot to push down on Hope Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hope Jr.
Hope Jr is in a horrible position here. Morrow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morrow looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Morrow is continuing to stall.
Hope Jr tries to improve his position but instead Morrow has taken his back! #T3#
Hope Jr is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morrow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Morrow cracks Hope Jr with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hope Jr from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hope Jr is trying to stand back up.
Morrow biding his time, controlling Hope Jr. #T4#
Morrow connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hope Jr to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morrow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hope Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Hope Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Billy Hope Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarence Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hope Jr's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clarence Morrow.
I've got Morrow 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Morrow!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 693 Round 3
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kiesling gets a takedown into half guard.
Hope Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kiesling manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiesling tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kiesling has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Kiesling working for a submission but Hope Jr is keeping him at bay.
Kiesling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Kiesling goes for an armbar but Hope Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hope Jr. #T1#
Kiesling pulls Hope Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hope Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hope Jr trying to control but Kiesling is working from the bottom.
Kiesling 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#
Kiesling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Kiesling 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.
Kiesling frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiesling controlling the pace for now.
Kiesling prevents Hope Jr from getting the reversal.
Kiesling tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiesling working Hope Jr over with strikes here. #T3#
Kiesling dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Hope Jr tries to improve his position but Kiesling has taken his back! Kiesling has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hope Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kiesling pushes Hope Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronan Kiesling!
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QFC Tournament 693 Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Hope Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hope Jr's half guard.
Rodrigues controlling the action here.
It looks like Rodrigues 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
#T1#
Rodrigues is taking a breather. Hope Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hope Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Hope Jr is defending well.
Rodrigues is taking a breather. Hope Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hope Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hope Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets a double leg takedown into Hope Jr's guard.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigues controls the position. #SU2#
Rodrigues decides to stand back up. Rodrigues steps back and let's Hope Jr get back to his feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hope Jr has knocked Rodrigues down with a huge combo! Hope Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Rodrigues back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rodrigues is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Rodrigues has been cut.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigues showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigues is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Hope Jr is having none of it.
Rodrigues prevents Hope Jr from standing back up.
Rodrigues sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but Hope Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigues to get the leverage.
Rodrigues looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hope Jr manages to get to full guard.
Hope 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. #REVR##SU#
Hope Jr decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope Jr keeps working.
Rodrigues prevents Hope Jr from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Hope Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Rodrigues'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.
#R2#
Hope Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hope Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigues leaves his chin hanging out and Hope Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rodrigues crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Hope Jr!
Billy Hope Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 693 Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hope Jr throws a leg kick but Silva Jr checks it.
Hope Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva Jr dodges the punch combination from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr throws a series of strikes that have Silva Jr backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva Jr has been cut.
Hope Jr with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Silva Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hope Jrs head.
Hope Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva Jr lands an elbow that stopped Hope Jr in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr pushes Hope Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hope Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hope Jr.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva Jr.
Hope Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Hope Jr is trying to push Silva Jr away but Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Silva Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hope Jr backwards. #BC#
Silva Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hope Jr is looking to clinch.
It looked like Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Silva Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva Jr lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva Jr.#T2#
Silva Jr gets through Hope Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope Jr looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Silva Jr keeps control of Hope Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hope Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Hope Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hope Jr tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr landing knees to the head.
Hope Jr can't break the clinch.
Silva Jr tries to work over Hope Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr avoiding damage as Hope Jr throws knees to the body.
Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Hope Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Hope Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hope Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva Jr is working Hope Jr over against the cage.
Hope Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hope Jr.
Hope Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Hope Jr's takedown attempt.
Antonio Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope Jr.
Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hope Jr lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Silva Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hope Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hope Jr dips to his left and cracks Silva Jr with an uppercut!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Silva Jr instigates a clinch.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Hope Jr won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Silva Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silva Jr walks straight into a right hand from Hope Jr - that's dropped him! Hope Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Silva Jr from any more punishment! Silva Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Hope Jr!
Billy Hope Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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