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Event:
SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Hippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillon scores with a jab to the body.
Hippo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Dillon misses.
Hippo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillon.
Hippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
Hippo misses with a hook
and Dillon counters with a left and a right... And another left! Hippo is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Dillon!
Travis Dillon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hippo.
Hippo darts in trying to clinch
and Hippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disappointment throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hippo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Disappointment lands a hook that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
Hippo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Disappointment pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hippo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Disappointment.
Disappointment stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hippo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Disappointment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Disappointment misses with a lunging right hand
and Hippo counters with a left to the body.
Disappointment throws a shot from downtown. Hippo moves away and avoids it.
Disappointment misses with an uppercut. Hippo saw that one coming.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Disappointment misses the target.
Hippo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hippo clinches with his opponent.
Disappointment lands with a left to the head.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Disappointment forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tourney Disappointment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Hippo.
Disappointment throws a head punch that misses.
Disappointment has a couple of punches blocked by Hippo.
Disappointment is leaning against Hippo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Disappointment misses with a punch to the body.
Disappointment definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Disappointment has a couple of punches blocked by Hippo.
Disappointment has a couple of punches blocked by Hippo.
#T2#
Disappointment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Disappointment lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hippo backwards.
A short right from Disappointment on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Disappointment as the two fighters clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hippo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Disappointment digs a right hand into Hippo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hippo's gas tank.
Hippo looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Disappointment scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Disappointment scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disappointment lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disappointment.
Disappointment lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disappointment lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Disappointment lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Hippo is rocked!#BC#
Disappointment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Disappointment misses the target.
Disappointment throws out a loose jab but Hippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Disappointment lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hippo. Disappointment pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Disappointment!
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Event:
WeInSyd 4
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Hippo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Hippo up against the cage.#TD#
Hippo pulls guard effortlessly.
Hippo has control of Alexandrov's left arm, preventing Alexandrov from doing any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hippo keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Hippo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hippo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alexandrov frees his head nicely. Oh but Hippo has switched to an armbar! Alexandrov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). King Hippo!
King Hippo made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 16
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Piano keeps Hippo at a distance using the push kick.
Hippo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Piano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hippo! Piano lets Hippo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Hippo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like King Hippo has been cut.
Piano fakes the body blow, causing Hippo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hippo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rick Piano , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
King Hippo was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't know what that guy has been eating, but I want some of it before my next fight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 10
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like King Hippo has been cut.#CL2#
Hippo clinches with his opponent.
McDaniels stops a takedown attempt from Hippo.
Hippo fails to pull guard.
Hippo is trying to pull guard but McDaniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Hippo.
McDaniels tries to break free but Hippo pushes him back against the cage.
Hippo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hippo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDaniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hippo gets control of McDaniels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hippo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDaniels being controlled here momentarily.
McDaniels preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hippo is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Hippo is looking to cinch up a triangle. McDaniels throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hippo's body to avoid the submission. Hippo has instead reached around McDaniels's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hippo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Hippo!
King Hippo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hippo wants to clinch
and Set counters with a straight right hand.
Hippo tries to clinch but Set moves out of range.
Sheet Set seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Set.
Set misses with a low kick as Hippo jumps back.
Set misses with an attempted mid kick.
Set throws a head kick that misses.
Set swats away the attempt to clinch by Hippo.
Hippo tries to clinch there but Set circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Set has closed the distance and engaged Hippo in a clinch.
Hippo tries to pull guard but Set forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Set looking to throw knees to the head but Hippo is blocking nicely.
Hippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Set's efforts to push away.#T1#
Set taking a breather.
Set wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Set tries to circle away but Hippo has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Hippo pulls guard effortlessly.
Set trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hippo has his hands on Set's head, controlling the position.
Set trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hippo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Set. #SUB#
Set is posturing up here but Hippo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Set tries to roll out but it's too tight and Set has to tap! Slick submission there by Hippo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Hippo!
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