Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Manhunter throws out a powerful jab.
Manhunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Joe Hooks has been cut.
Hooks misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hooks. Those never looked like landing.
Hooks is looking to clinch but Manhunter is avoiding it.
Manhunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manhunter lands a brutal head kick. Hooks looks out on his feet and Manhunter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Martian Manhunter!
After the fight, Martian Manhunter 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.

Event: WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Decimal goes for a double leg but Hooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooks continues to drive forward.
Hooks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks misses with a few strikes there.
Decimal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooks throws a series of strikes that have Decimal backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooks throws a series of punches but Decimal avoids them all with ease.
Hooks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
Hooks misses with a double jab #CL#
and Decimal moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Hooks and sends Decimal crashing to the mat! Hooks follows him down to the mat - Decimal regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Decimal is rocked!#SUB#
Decimal looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Decimal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooks is thwarting Decimal's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Decimal seems to have got his legs back now.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Decimal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Decimal has a closed guard, preventing Hooks from standing up.
Decimal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decimal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Decimal looking for a triangle here. Hooks is fighting it but it looks tight! Decimal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hooks is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dewey Decimal!
A victorious Dewey Decimal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2020

#R1#
Hooks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Salvacion misses.
Hooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Sophie Salvacion has been cut.
Hooks misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hooks! #ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Hooks lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Salvacion is looking to close the distance but Hooks sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Salvacion crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Salvacion is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joe Hooks!
Joe Hooks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Heimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heimo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hooks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heimo as he jumps to the side.
Hooks throws a hook but Heimo avoids it easily.
Heimo ducks under a wild hook from Hooks.
Heimo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Heimo.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Hooks has been cut.
Hooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heimo missing with a left hand there. Hooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooks.
Hooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heimo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimo.
Hooks throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hooks has Heimo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hooks pulls Heimo into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heimo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heimo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo trying to control but Hooks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Heimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heimo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heimo wants to free his trapped foot but Hooks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Heimo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hooks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hooks looking for submissions off his back.
Heimo trying to control the action but Hooks is working from the bottom.
Hooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heimo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heimo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Heimo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hooks is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Heimo is looking for the choke from the back position but Hooks is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Heimo trying to control.
Hooks tries to escape the position.
Hooks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Heimo on his back. Heimo looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Hooks has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksi Heimo!
Aleksi Heimo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020

#R1#
Salvacion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Hooks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvacion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salvacion walks into a stiff left hand from Hooks.
Hooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been told by Hooks's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Hooks clinches. #BC#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salvacion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvacion's head backwards.#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Hooks connects with a right that clearly hurt Salvacion. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Hooks proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Salvacion collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hooks!
A less than humble Joe Hooks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trilly shoots in but no luck this time.
Hooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooks shoots in and drives through. Trilly sprawls well.
Trilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trilly fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Trilly tries to keep at a distance but Hooks has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Trilly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hooks regains guard. #ES2#
Hooks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Trilly is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Trilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooks. #BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trilly throws a body kick that misses.
Trilly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooks blocks a head kick by Trilly. #TD2#
Hooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trilly did well to prevent Hooks getting side control.#SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Hooks wants to control but Trilly is keeping him busy.
Trilly landing strikes from the bottom.
Trilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooks on the ground.#SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Trilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trilly trying to control here.
Hooks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hooks working for a submission but Trilly is keeping him at bay.
Hooks looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Hooks wants to finish this one by submission but Trilly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hooks. #T2#
Hooks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Hooks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trilly has worked his arm free - good work by Trilly!
You can see the frustration on Trilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trilly has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura but Trilly is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Trilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hooks grinds an elbow into Trilly's temple. #SUB2#
Hooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SU2#
Hooks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hooks scores with a hook to the body. Trilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trilly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooks defends well and Trilly ends up having to push Hooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hooks connects with a looping right hand.
Trilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hooks clinches.
Hooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trilly tries to land a front kick but Hooks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trilly takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trilly is defended easily by Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hooks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trilly looks to throw the jab but Hooks is out of range.
Hooks lands a body shot.
Trilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Hooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trilly to the ground. Hooks is now in Trilly's guard.
Trilly keeping moving, preventing Hooks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trilly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hooks looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Trilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Trilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooks can pounce on him.
Hooks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trilly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trilly takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Nice shot by Hooks.
Hooks cracks Trilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooks lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Hooks does it's job there.
Hooks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooks. That snapped Trilly's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooks closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Hooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trilly is trying to defend but Hooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trilly is looking for a sweep. Hooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Trilly wants to control but Hooks is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Hooks seems to be looking for submissions.
Hooks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trilly is just riding it out for now. Hooks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trilly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Hooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trilly tries to get out of the position.
Hooks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trilly 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.
Hooks advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trilly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooks lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trilly.
Trilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hooks catches Trilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooks sizes up Trilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Trilly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hooks sprawls well initially but Trilly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hooks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trilly is on him like a limpet, forcing Hooks back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooks lands a right hand.
Hooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trillys head. #T1##BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hooks finds it's way through Trilly's defenses.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Hooks.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Hooks. No joy for Trilly on that attempt.
Hooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Trilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks lands the left hand.
Hooks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooks misses with a double jab.
Trilly misses with a takedown attempt - Hooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trilly is defended easily by Hooks.
As Trilly backs off Hooks throws a huge counter combo but Trilly manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooks fails to land with a series of punches.
As Hooks looks to move away, Trilly throws a big counter combo but Hooks just gets out of the way.#T2##CL2#
Hooks rushes Trilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Trilly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Hooks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trilly off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good exchange - Hooks coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooks, which made it look bad.
Hooks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hooks as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hooks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trilly on his heels. He'll look to pass Trilly's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooks pushing down on Trilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hooks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trilly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Hooks!
Joe Hooks 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.

Event: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassib but Kassib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hooks thuds a left hand into Kassib's body.
Kassib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooks.
Hooks scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Hooks instigates a clinch.
Hooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
A head punch on the inside from Kassib fails to land.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooks managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kassib pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Kassib. Those never looked like landing.
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassib throws a right and a left that Hooks avoids nicely.
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!
Hooks avoids the head kick by Kassib. #T1#
Hooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kassib's hands.
Hooks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kassib tries a low kick but Hooks avoids it.
Kassib fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kassib enables Hooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kassib manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooks advances to half guard.
Hooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassib trying to control from the bottom.
Hooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hooks is working for a submission of some sort. #SU2#
Hooks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Hooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassib misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kassib tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooks slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hooks gets the takedown into side control.
Hooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hooks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kassib trying to remain calm as Hooks controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Hooks crashes against the mat.
Hooks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hooks trying to control the action but Kassib is working from the bottom.
Kassib tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SU2#
Hooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kassib moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kassib tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hooks counters with a straight right hand.
Kassib throws a head kick but Hooks moves out of range. #CL2#
Hooks darts in and clinches Kassib up against the cage.
Hooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Hooks pushes Kassib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassib misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Hooks rushes Kassib and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassib moves in looking to clinch but Hooks pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kassib swinging wildly here.
Hooks throws out a counter right but Kassib avoids it with no problem.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooks lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kassib tries to keep at a distance but Hooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Hooks lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kassib.
Hooks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassib stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kassib.
Hooks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Hooks instigates a clinch.
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!
Hooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
Hooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Hooks dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Still in the clinch, Hooks scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hooks moves into the clinch.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kassib prevents it.
Hooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassib shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kassib misses with a knee strike.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Hooks.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Hooks pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Hooks has his feet on Kassib's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kassib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooks somewhat.
Badiss Kassib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hooks.
Hooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kassib defends it nicely.
Kassib went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kassib throws a right hand that Hooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooks also avoids with ease.
Kassib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hooks throws a sloppy head kick and Kassib moves out of range easily.
Hooks lands a jab-cross combination.
Hooks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooks lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Hooks clinches with his opponent.
Hooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kassib fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Kassib is rocked!#T3#
Kassib throws a right hand that Hooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooks also avoids with ease.
Oh Kassib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassib seems to have got his legs back now.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooks avoids the damage to the body.
Hooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Hooks pulls guard successfully.
Kassib is looking to stand up but Hooks won't let him.
Kassib trying to control but Hooks is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Hooks pushes Kassib off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassib sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kassib wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassib looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooks is just out of range.#CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Kassib and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooks.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch. #T4#
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!
Hooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Kassib in the body. #CL2#
Hooks has managed to clinch.
Hooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooks avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Joe Hooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooks is defending well for now.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badiss Kassib is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kassib misses with a combination
and Hooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kassib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Kassib looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassib.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kassib stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kassib changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooks lands a jab to the head.
Hooks punishes Kassib's body with a nice straight punch.
Kassib swinging wildly here.
Hooks tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hooks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hooks has hold of Kassib's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kassib tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hooks cranks the arm and Kassib screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kassib, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Hooks!
Joe Hooks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Madness 46 MAMF Championship
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Par slips a jab from Hooks.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Par if he has to take too many more of those.
Par misses with an uppercut.
Hooks staying out of range there.
Hooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Par shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Par lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooks throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Par looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Par gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooks slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooks takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Hooks clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Par takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Par throws a one two combo. #ROC#
Hooks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Hooks has been cut.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Par. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Par up against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Par has knocked Hooks down with a huge combo! Par steps away and waves a wobbly Hooks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Par finish him?
Par throws a nice looking combination but Hooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Par blocks a jab.
and Par counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hooks! He's just covering up as Par starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Wo Par!
Cung Wo Par seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Rumblebelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rumblebelly has time to react.
Hooks misses with the combination.
Hooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooks misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.
Hooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Rumblebelly rushes Hooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch but Hooks is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooks. That snapped Rumblebelly's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hooks rushes Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumblebelly takes a swing at Hooks's ribcage but misses.
Rumblebelly lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Hooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1##CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hooks has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.
Hooks lands a left hand.
Hooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Hooks tries a knee to the head but Rumblebelly blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Hooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooks lunges at Rumblebelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rumblebelly's hand. #T2#
A left lands for Hooks.
A combination from Hooks does no damage.
Hooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumblebelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooks.
Hooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooks tries to clinch up.
Hooks is looking to clinch.
Hooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.#CL2#
Hooks has Rumblebelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumblebelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumblebelly's head. #T3#
Hooks 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.
Rumblebelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Hooks.
Hooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumblebelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooks lands a right hand.
Hooks blocks an uppercut.
Hooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumblebelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hooks is defending well.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Rumblebelly wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rumblebelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumblebelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooks.
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Hooks moves into range and clinches up with Rumblebelly.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks lands a nice shot that snaps Rumblebelly's head back. #CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.
Rumblebelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Hooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.#CL#
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumblebelly checks it well.
Rumblebelly takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
Hooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Rumblebelly has double underhooks.
Hooks misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rumblebelly darts in and clinches Hooks up against the cage.#TD#
Rumblebelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooks tries to kick Rumblebelly off but Rumblebelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly wants to take a breather but Hooks is having none of it.
Rumblebelly is really struggling to control Hooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rumblebelly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hooks reverses the position - he's now on top in Rumblebelly's guard.
Hooks wants to stand but Rumblebelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Hooks preventing the sweep.
Hooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Hooks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hooks wants to control from the top but Rumblebelly keeps moving.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooks passes into side control. #SU2#
Hooks stands up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooks thuds his right hand into Rumblebelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hooks moves into the clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks works on Rumblebelly's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumblebelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hooks scores with a jab. Rumblebelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hooks. #CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Rumblebelly walks into a stiff left hand from Hooks.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Hooks as Rumblebelly shoots in.
Rumblebelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rumblebelly slips a jab from Hooks.
A lazy left from Hooks finds it's target.
Hooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumblebelly. That did some damage!
Rumblebelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch there but Hooks circles away.
Hooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rumblebelly's hands.#CL#
Rumblebelly forces Hooks back against the cage and clinches.
Rumblebelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Hooks lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Hooks throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly moved away.#T4#
Hooks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Rumblebelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumblebelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumblebelly won't allow it. #BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumblebelly wants to clinch up but Hooks keeps it at a distance.
Hooks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly is out of range.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumblebelly moves away from the strike by Hooks.
Rumblebelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooks to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumblebelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooks circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooks, right into the meat.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up but Hooks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hooks clinches.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
A short right from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks lands with a straight right. Rumblebelly didn't see that one coming.
Hooks connects with a leg kick. Rumblebelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumblebelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooks is fending him off so far but Rumblebelly persists. Nope, Hooks circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooks. #CL#
Rumblebelly clinches up with Hooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Rumblebelly takes one to the chin there.
Hooks lands a head kick. Rumblebelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Hooks throws a good cross that connects.
Rumblebelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Rumblebelly moves in looking to clinch but Hooks pushes him off.#CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooks fails to land.
Rumblebelly stalling in the clinch but Hooks improves position.
Hooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumblebelly avoids the elbow strike from Hooks, against the cage.
Hooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly has Hooks pressed against the cage.
Hooks misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rumblebelly tries to stall but Hooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Rumblebelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooks being controlled against the cage.
Hooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rumblebelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooks is pressed up against the cage. Rumblebelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hooks down to the mat. Hooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a shot to the head.
Hooks blocks an elbow strike from Rumblebelly. #BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Rumblebelly goes for a double leg but Hooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooks continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Hooks clobbers Rumblebelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooks tries to clinch there but Rumblebelly circles away.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hooks there.
Hooks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly checks a low kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hooks duly obliges.
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!
Hooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Rumblebelly is rocked!
Rumblebelly shoots in and drives through. Hooks sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
Hooks has closed the distance and engaged Rumblebelly in a clinch. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regis Rumblebelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Hooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rumblebelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rumblebelly on the side of the head.
Joe Hooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooks cracks Rumblebelly with a good jab.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Hooks connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks motions for Rumblebelly to come forward. Hooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumblebelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooks wants to clinch up but Rumblebelly keeps it at a distance.
Regis Rumblebelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooks 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hooks!

Event: WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Hooks throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Hooks works over Wagner's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Hooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Hooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Hooks scores with a jab. Wagner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hooks throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Hooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner.
Hooks is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Hooks. Hooks maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooks.
Wagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooks is leaning against Wagner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Wagner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hooks uses from the top position. #SUB#
Wagner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wagner working for a triangle but Hooks defends it easily. #SUB#
Wagner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wagner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooks defends it easily.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Hooks from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hooks wants to stand but Wagner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Hooks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hooks trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hooks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wagner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hooks is looking to defend but Wagner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hooks! Wagner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hooks taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Wagner!

Event: WPFC 39 - Bergeron vs. Cabasa
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Hooks scores with a jab to the head.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown but Hooks shows good takedown defense.
Hodges throws a head kick but Hooks moves out of range.
Hooks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hodges throws a big shot that misses.
Hooks throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hodges is looking to score with low kicks.
Hodges has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hooks.
Hooks feints a jab promting Hodges to slip. Hooks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hodges slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooks throws out a loose jab but Hodges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooks lands a head shot.
Hodges throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hooks.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Hooks.
Hodges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hooks sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Hodges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodges shoots in for a double leg but Hooks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Hooks avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Hooks catches Hodges right on the button with a cross.
Hooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hodges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooks pinned against the cage. Hooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdur Rahman Hodges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges misses with a wild body shot.
Hodges takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Hooks drives through and clinches with Hodges against the cage.
Hooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Hodges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hodges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hooks throws a hook to the side of Hodges's head but Hodges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hodges sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hodges closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodges lands in his opponent's guard.
Hodges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
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!
Hooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hodges.
Hodges 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.
Hodges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hodges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hodges with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodges is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooks has wrist control.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hodges drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hodges as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hooks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hodges! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abdur Rahman Hodges!

Event: WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Pootin checks a leg kick.
Hooks misses with a straight left.
Hooks slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hooks 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.
Pootin wants to sweep here but Hooks controlling him for the moment.
Hooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Pootin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooks on the ground.#SUB2#
Hooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pootin trying to control the position.
Hooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pootin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooks.
Hooks wants to control from the top but Pootin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hooks with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hooks won't allow Pootin to sweep him here.
Pootin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooks. #SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
Hooks lands a couple of digs.
Pootin keeping moving, preventing Hooks from controlling successfully.
Hooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pootin wants to stand but Hooks is controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hooks working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
Hooks throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pootin 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.#T2##SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pootin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooks preventing the sweep.
Hooks is in close to Pootin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooks looking to pass the guard.
Hooks stands and throws Pootin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well. #T3#
Pootin is trying to improve his position.
Hooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hooks cracks Pootin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pootin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pootin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pootin is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Pootin taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pootin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooks working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pootin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pootin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pootin misses with a body shot.
Hooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pootin.#TD2#
Hooks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pootin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pootin is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hooks landing strikes. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pootin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pootin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well.
Pootin tries to buck Hooks off but Hooks is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well.
Hooks misses with the ground and pound.
Pootin is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Hooks.
Pootin is trying to control Hooks's posture but Hooks avoids it.
Pootin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well.
Pootin is looking to reverse the position.
Pootin is working hard here to advance position.
Pootin is pushing Hooks's head away, looking to escape. Hooks manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pootin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooks cracks Pootin with a big right hand but Pootin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pootin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Hooks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pootin to see if he's OK.
Pootin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Pootin is defending well. #SUB2#
Hooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pootin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Hooks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pootin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pootin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pootin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pootin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hooks will feel that in the morning.
Hooks walks into a jab.
Pootin looks for the body kick but Hooks saw that one coming. #TD2#
Hooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Pootin's guard.
Pootin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pootin 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.
Joe Hooks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Pootin has wrist control.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooks won't allow Pootin to sweep him here. #T1#
Pootin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooks is fighting to break Pootin's control of his arms but Pootin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pootin is trying to keep Hooks in close.
Hooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pootin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pootin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard.
Hooks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Hooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pootin wants to stand but Hooks is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hooks drops back looking for a leg! Pootin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pootin manages to kick Hooks off! Hooks jumps back into Pootin's guard. #SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hooks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hooks advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Pootin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pootin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura but Pootin is defending well. #T3#
Pootin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pootin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pootin wants to control but Hooks postures up.
Pootin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pootin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hooks working away.#SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well.
Pootin is looking to regain half guard here but Hooks keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pootin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pootin, who protects the arm well.
Joe Hooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooks trying to control the action but Pootin is working from the bottom.
Hooks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Hooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vladimir Pootin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pootin is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hooks!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Hooks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Absame scores with a nice strike.
Hooks misses with a low kick.
Absame misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooks. That's going to slow Absame down.
Absame shoots in but no luck this time.
Absame just misses with a punch to the body.
Absame looks to throw the jab but Hooks is out of range.
Hooks stalks Absame and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Absame's face. Absame staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Absame and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Absame's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Absame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooks.
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!
Absame tests Hooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Absame swings for the body but Hooks moves out of range.
Absame looks to land a combination but Hooks avoids it well.
Hooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Absame fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hooks sprawls well initially but Absame persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hooks is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Absame throwing shots but Hooks is blocking nicely.
Hooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Absame. #SUB#
Absame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Absame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hooks defends it well.
Absame trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Absame is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Absame.
Absame is trying to control. Hooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Absame passes to full mount!
Absame thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Absame working for a guillotine from mount but Hooks is in no mood to give up.
Absame with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Absame swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hooks is now in Absame's guard. A big mistake from Absame there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Absame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Hooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Absame is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Absame is looking for a triangle but Hooks pushes his legs off easily.
Hooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Absame is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hooks has his hands clasped together but Absame extends and breaks Hooks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Absame.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ade Absame!
A less than humble Ade Absame misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Catch Wrestler misses with a head kick.
Hooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooks thuds his right hand into Catch Wrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Catch Wrestler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hooks.
Hooks scores with the left hand. Catch Wrestler knows he should have avoided that one.
Hooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Catch Wrestler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Catch Wrestler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hooks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Catch Wrestler momentarily.
Hooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Hooks coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Catch Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Hooks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hooks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Catch Wrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Catch Wrestler somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hooks content to control rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooks pulls his head out easily.
Hooks slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooks pulls his head out easily.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catch Wrestler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Catch Wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Hooks defending well. #T3##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hooks is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Catch Wrestler is looking to advance position but Hooks won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Hooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hooks wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Hooks defends it.
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Hooks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Hooks to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hooks lands a jab to the head.
Hooks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catch Wrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.#CL2#
Hooks darts in and clinches Catch Wrestler up against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooks wants to clinch.
Hooks punishes Catch Wrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler walks into a straight right hand from Hooks.
Catch Wrestler tries to move into range but Hooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooks manages to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hooks does it's job there.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Hooks.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler gets caught flat footed, as Hooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooks trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Catch Wrestler looking to control. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hooks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Catch Wrestler's body to avoid the submission. Catch Wrestler has instead reached around Hooks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Catch Wrestler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Catch Wrestler!

Event: Madness Fight Night
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Hooks shows good takedown defense.
As Morgan backs off Hooks throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Hooks on that attempt.
Hooks is looking to clinch.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Hooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooks throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jared Morgan has been cut.
Hooks is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Hooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hooks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morgan postures up.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Hooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan is in close to Hooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jared Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Hooks shows good takedown defense.
Hooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and Hooks counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Hooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hooks pushes Morgan off but Morgan dives into side control.
Check out the look on Morgan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morgan takes a little break here. Hooks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hooks wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan 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.#T3#
Morgan has control of an arm but Hooks manages to advance to Morgan's back!
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hooks stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Morgan is positioning himself well to prevent Hooks advancing to mount. #T4#
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan wants to stand but Hooks is controlling the position.
Hooks being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Hooks lying in Morgan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Morgan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hooks taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jared Morgan!

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