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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Tourmanovich is predictable there #TD#
and Hoover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tourmanovich's guard.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
Hoover postures up.
Hoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Tourmanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoover is aware though and is defending well.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover postures up.
Tourmanovich wants to control but Hoover passes easily into half guard.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Tourmanovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Tourmanovich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoover is on him like a limpet, forcing Tourmanovich back against the cage.
Hoover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourmanovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tourmanovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Tourmanovich tries to get set, Hoover tries to push him back and clinch up but Tourmanovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Tourmanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Tourmanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoover sprawls well. He's pushed Tourmanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoover throws a quick counter head kick but Tourmanovich was just out of range.#CL2#
Tourmanovich forces Hoover back against the cage and clinches.
Tourmanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Tourmanovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tourmanovich is trying to control the position but Hoover postures up.
Tourmanovich pulls Hoover in close to prevent any damage.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Tourmanovich is looking for a triangle here but Hoover uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hoover lands an elbow. #T3#
Tourmanovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hoover scoring with punches and elbows.
Hoover is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Hoover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tourmanovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hoover working the strikes but Tourmanovich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hoover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoover prevents Tourmanovich from improving his position.#T4#
Tourmanovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoover is nestled in close to Tourmanovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tourmanovich tries to get to full guard but Hoover has control of the leg.
Hoover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoover winds up and cracks Tourmanovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hoover seems to be looking for submissions.
Tourmanovich is trying to maintain the position but Hoover is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosendo Hoover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tourmanovich defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hoover as Tourmanovich shoots in.
Tourmanovich looks for a takedown but Hoover sprawls well.
Tourmanovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tourmanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoover thinking.
Hoover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tourmanovich can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourmanovich cracks a nice hook into Hoover's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Hoover as Tourmanovich shoots in.
Rosendo Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tourmanovich.#T1#
Tourmanovich fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hoover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoover.
Tourmanovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoover just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Tourmanovich fails with the takedown.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Tourmanovich sprawls well.
Tourmanovich throws a big counter head kick but Hoover avoids it with no problem.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tourmanovich circles away.
Tourmanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tourmanovich moves in looking to clinch but Hoover pushes him off.#T2#
Tourmanovich swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hoover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tourmanovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Tourmanovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoover counters with a head kick.
Tourmanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tourmanovich closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover is working for takedown but Tourmanovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tourmanovich wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Tourmanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoover pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Tourmanovich blocking some punches.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tourmanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoover keeps control of Tourmanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoover stops a takedown attempt from Tourmanovich.
Tourmanovich is breathing heavily.
Tourmanovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoover walks away with a smile on his face. Tourmanovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoover.
Tourmanovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tourmanovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away.
Hoover throws a big counter combination but Tourmanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tourmanovich fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Tourmanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Tourmanovich tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover shoots in but Tourmanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tourmanovich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tourmanovich with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hoover moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tourmanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover tries a knee to the head but Tourmanovich blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Tourmanovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoover landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Tourmanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoover throws a lazy head kick
and Tourmanovich counters with a series of strikes. Hoover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tourmanovich.
Tourmanovich shoots in but Hoover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tourmanovich shoots for a takedown but Hoover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosendo Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tourmanovich.
Tourmanovich throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Tourmanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tourmanovich with that takedown attempt.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Tourmanovich shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Tourmanovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tourmanovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoover is looking to counter punch.
Tourmanovich misses with a straight left.
Tourmanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throwing a counter right hand but Tourmanovich manages to avoid it.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tourmanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.#CL2#
Tourmanovich forces Hoover back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Hoover can't get the takedown.
Hoover misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tourmanovich shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tourmanovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tourmanovich has Hoover up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoover misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourmanovich. #T3#
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Tourmanovich is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tourmanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tourmanovich misses with a takedown attempt - Hoover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tourmanovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoover sprawls well. Hoover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tourmanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoover changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tourmanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Igor Tourmanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tourmanovich manages to circle out of the way.
Igor Tourmanovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Tourmanovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoover defends it nicely.
Tourmanovich wants to clinch up but Hoover keeps it at a distance.
Tourmanovich is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Hoover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tourmanovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoover tries to avoid it but Tourmanovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoover to the ground. Hoover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Hoover shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tourmanovich's guard.
Tourmanovich is wriggling around but Hoover manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Tourmanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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