 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pingol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hobbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pingol somewhat.
Pingol is looking to land body kicks.
Hobbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pingol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pingol tries to bum rush Hobbs with a series of wild strikes but Hobbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hobbs checks the leg kick.
Hobbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pingol counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingol shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pingol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Hobbs.
Pingol misses with a low kick as Hobbs jumps back.
Pingol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hobbs.#T1#
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Pingol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pingol continues to drive forward.
Pingol works over Hobbs's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Hobbs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stevie Hobbs has been cut.
Pingol knocks out Hobbs with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pingol before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pingol picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerlan Pingol!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Montoya misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hobbs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Montoya throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Montoya goes for a double leg but Hobbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hobbs continues to drive forward.
Montoya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hobbs swivels and escapes.
Stevie Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Montoya.
Montoya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montoya fails to land the takedown.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Montoya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hobbs has one foot on Montoya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hobbs moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Hobbs has hold of one of Montoya's legs. Montoya is fighting the takedown attempt but Hobbs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.
Hobbs is working Montoya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montoya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hobbs.
Hobbs throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely.
Montoya looks winded!
Montoya is trying to control the position but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hobbs there.
Hobbs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hobbs is keen to just control but Montoya is a slippery customer.
Hobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montoya has hold of Hobbs's hands but Hobbs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hobbs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Nice strikes from Hobbs there.
Hobbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montoya defending well though.
Hobbs working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Hobbs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hobbs is nestled in close to Montoya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hobbs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hobbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Hobbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Montoya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hobbs throwing shots but Montoya is blocking nicely.
Hobbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nice strikes from Hobbs there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hobbs drops an elbow to the side of Montoya's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hobbs connects with a nice short shot to Montoya's temple.
Hobbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Hobbs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hobbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hobbs slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Hobbs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Montoya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montoya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hobbs drops an elbow to the side of Montoya's head.
Hobbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hobbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hobbs winds up and cracks Montoya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hobbs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hobbs is nestled in close to Montoya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hobbs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Montoya is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hobbs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hobbs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Hobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hobbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Montoya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montoya preventing the sweep. #ES#
Hobbs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Montoya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hobbs jumps guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hobbs jumps guard.
Montoya 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.
Montoya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully. #ES#
Hobbs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Montoya presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Montoya manages to break the clinch.
Hobbs staying out of range there.
Hobbs is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Montoya rushes Hobbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hobbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Hobbs is trying to keep Montoya in close.
Hobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Montoya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbs is keeping the position for now.
Montoya is breathing heavily.#T2#
Hobbs wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobbs controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobbs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Montoya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hobbs is holding on to half guard well.
Hobbs regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Montoya wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Montoya pushes Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hobbs pulls guard successfully.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montoya postures up.
#T4#
Hobbs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya looking to sit in guard and control but Hobbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hobbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hobbs postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hobbs connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hobbs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Montoya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hobbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Hobbs tries to sprawl but Montoya drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hobbs pushes Montoya off and gets back to his feet.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Montoya moves into the clinch.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Hobbs manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montoya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Montoya closes the distance and pushes Hobbs back into the cage.#TD#
Hobbs manages to pull guard.
Hobbs has his hands on Montoya's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Hobbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobbs keeping full guard, as Montoya tries to pass. #ES#
Hobbs pushes Montoya off and gets back to his feet.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobbs falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hobbs scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Hobbs has Montoya up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hobbs jumps guard and drags Montoya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Montoya decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Montoya has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Hobbs can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hobbs defends well and Montoya ends up having to push Hobbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Hobbs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montoya is trying to defend but Hobbs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Montoya makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Montoya closes the distance and pushes Hobbs back into the cage.#TD#
Hobbs drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs controlling Montoya's posture.
Stevie Hobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hobbs keeping full guard, as Montoya tries to pass.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobbs has Montoya pulled in close to control his posture.
Mark Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montoya throws an elbow that misses. Hobbs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montoya's guard. Nice move by Hobbs!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Montoya.
I think Hobbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hobbs!
The defeated Mark Montoya had this to say: 'The beast is gonna come back stronger!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Larock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hobbs avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hobbs misses the target.#CL2#
Larock takes the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hobbs jumps guard but Larock stands there with Hobbs around his waist. Hobbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larock is working for takedown but Hobbs is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larock tries to score a body lock takedown but Hobbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevie Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Larock.
Hobbs jumps guard but Larock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larock prevents the takedown attempt.
Larock digs a right hand into Hobbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobbs's gas tank.
Hobbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larock to keep the fight standing.
Larock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Hobbs is trying to pull guard but Larock has him pressed against the cage.
Larock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larock looking for a takedown.
Hobbs jumps guard but Larock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hobbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Larock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hobbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Larock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Larock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbs fails to pull guard.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Hobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larock walks away with a smile on his face. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larock tries to counter with a clinch but Hobbs shakes him off and moves away.
Larock closes the distance and clinches up with Hobbs, looking for a takedown. Larock pushes Hobbs against the cage but Hobbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Larock shoots for a takedown but Hobbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hobbs tries to counter with a takedown but Larock is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Larock with that takedown attempt.
Hobbs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larock darts in looking for a takedown but Hobbs gets double underhooks and turns Larock into the cage.
Hobbs misses with a low kick.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Larock shoots in looking for a takedown. Hobbs tries to sprawl out of it but Larock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hobbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Larock throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larock or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobbs, which made it look bad.
Hobbs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hobbs is fending him off so far but Larock persists. Nope, Hobbs circles away and we're back to standing.
Hobbs attempts a counter takedown but Larock avoids it well and moves away.
Larock shoots in but Hobbs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hobbs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Larock.
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Larock gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the cage. #CL#
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches.
Larock tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Hobbs scores with a knee to the head.
Hobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Larock can't get the takedown.
Hobbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larock smiles and moves away.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Larock shows good takedown defense.
Larock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larock tries for a takedown but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Larock sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hobbs throwing a counter right hand but Larock manages to avoid it.
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 Stevie Hobbs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Larock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hobbs successfully pulls guard.
Larock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Hobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larock is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Larock gets to his feet. Hobbs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Larock rushes Hobbs and presses him up against the cage.
Larock gets underhooks to prevent Hobbs's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hobbs successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larock stays in close to Hobbs's body and controls the position.
Larock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hobbs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Larock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larock is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hobbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larock being controlled here momentarily.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hobbs trying to control the position.
Larock throws a big elbow that misses.
Larock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larock stopping the sweep attempt from Hobbs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larock misses with a combination
and Hobbs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chance Larock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hobbs tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Larock takes the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larock just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hobbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hobbs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hobbs.
Stevie Hobbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Larock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hobbs wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hobbs misses the target.
Larock throws a right and a left that Hobbs avoids nicely. #CL2#
Larock moves into the clinch.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Larock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hobbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larock to keep the fight standing.
Hobbs jumps guard but Larock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Larock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larock shoots in but no luck this time.
Hobbs misses with a takedown attempt - Larock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larock throws a leg kick but Hobbs moved away.
Larock shoots in but no luck this time.
Hobbs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hobbs but Hobbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Larock lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Larock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hobbs!
Larock in side control, throwing shots but Hobbs defends.
A control attempt from Hobbs but he's now mounted!
Larock controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Larock controlling the position easily from mount.
Larock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Larock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hobbs has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hobbs!
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Larock keeps moving.
Larock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hobbs's guard. #REVB#
Larock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hobbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Larock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larock 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chance Larock!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hobbs pinned against the cage. Hobbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hobbs slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hobbs lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Hobbs misses with a takedown
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Hobbs gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Stevie Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Budda Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Hobbs ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hobbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
#T1#
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Hobbs. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hobbs on the side of the head.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
Hobbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Baker controlling from the top position.
It looks like Baker 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.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Hobbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker wants to stand up but Hobbs is controlling him.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.
Hobbs postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
Hobbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Hobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Hobbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker looks winded!
Hobbs stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hobbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Hobbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Hobbs stands up from Baker's guard - Hobbs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Hobbs lands a two punch combo.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Hobbs instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hobbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hobbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hobbs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Hobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hobbs lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Baker drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the cage.
Hobbs jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Hobbs drops back down to his feet.
Hobbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker stalling the fight.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hobbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1##TD2#
Baker pulls guard.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hobbs lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hobbs throwing strikes but missing.
Baker 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.
Baker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hobbs. #T2#
Hobbs is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobbs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hobbs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hobbs distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hobbs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hobbs wants to stand but Baker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hobbs is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevie Hobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hobbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hobbs off to one side.
Budda Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Baker has Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobbs jumps guard but Baker stands there with Hobbs around his waist. Hobbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control.
Baker trying to control the position but Hobbs is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
Baker has knee on belly momentarily but Hobbs bucks him off and regains half guard.
Hobbs is pressing down on Baker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Budda Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hobbs clinches.
Hobbs fails to pull guard.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Hobbs drops back down to his feet.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Hobbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker 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 Stevie Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hobbs clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hobbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Hobbs will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hobbs stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker looking to stall.
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hobbs jumps into guard, dragging Baker to the mat.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving. #T2#
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Baker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hobbs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hobbs pulls down on the head and he's put Baker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stevie Hobbs!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
