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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hobbs moves away.
Hobbs is looking to counter punch.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hobbs throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Hobbs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Williams thuds a left hand into Hobbs's body.#CL#
Hobbs darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.#BC#
Hobbs manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Hobbs dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Hobbs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hobbs thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Hobbs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams looks winded!#T2#
Nice cross by Williams.#TD#
Hobbs drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobbs controlling from the top position.
Hobbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Hobbs gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting. #T3#
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Hobbs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses the body punch
and Hobbs counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hobbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a body punch but Hobbs moves out of range.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hobbs counters with a head kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobbs.
#CL#
Hobbs has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams 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#
Hobbs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Hobbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
Hobbs lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hobbs rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Hobbs moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hobbs with a body shot.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hobbs counters with a right hand to the body.
Hobbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Hobbs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
#T2#
Williams throws a series of punches but Hobbs moves out of range.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Hobbs appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hobbs clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hobbs gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hobbs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hobbs wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobbs pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hobbs.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hobbs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williams has his hands clasped together but Hobbs extends and breaks Williams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hobbs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norberto Hobbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmes has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Holmes has Hobbs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holmes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hobbs tumbling to the mat - Holmes dives into Hobbs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hobbs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Holmes doesn't defend quickly enough and Hobbs has managed to lock this one up! Can Holmes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hobbs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Norberto Hobbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Uppercut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hobbs is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Uppercut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hobbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uppercut is taking a breather. Hobbs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Uppercut manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs 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.
Hobbs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hobbs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Uppercut is trying to control. Hobbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hobbs is looking to control Uppercut 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?#T1#
Hobbs is pressing down on Uppercut 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hobbs has his foot on Uppercut 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uppercut works his way back into a safe position though.
Uppercut passes Hobbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Uppercut sits in half guard.
Uppercut tries to stand and escape but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Uppercut is keen to just control but Hobbs is a slippery customer.
Hobbs tries to get to full guard but Uppercut has control of the leg.
Uppercut tries to pass to full mount but Hobbs defends it.
Uppercut blocks the strikes from Hobbs.
#T2#
Hobbs wants to get back to full guard but Uppercut has mounted him!
Hobbs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uppercut controlling the position easily from mount.
Hobbs is working to get back to half guard.
Uppercut looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Uppercut avoids the attempt from Hobbs to control.
Hobbs is squirming around, avoiding Uppercut 's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Uppercut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uppercut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hobbs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uppercut looking to control.
Hobbs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uppercut is proving hard to escape from.
Uppercut wants to hit a switch here but Hobbs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Uppercut there! #T4#
Hobbs tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Uppercut is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Uppercut regains half guard.
Uppercut trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uppercut misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Uppercut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Uppercut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hobbs wants to control the action here but instead Uppercut manages to pass to full mount!
Hobbs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hobbs wants to control but Uppercut is having none of it.
Lance Uppercut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uppercut prevents Hobbs from getting the reversal.
Uppercut avoids the attempt from Hobbs to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs working to try and regain half guard.
Uppercut looking to control but Hobbs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Uppercut content just to control the position here.
Hobbs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uppercut lands a heavy elbow.
Hobbs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Uppercut avoids the attempt from Hobbs to control.
Uppercut with the ground and pound from mount.
Hobbs tries to lock up and control but Uppercut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uppercut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Uppercut wants to take a breather but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hobbs manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uppercut wanted to stand there but Hobbs had control of the position.
Uppercut stopping the sweep attempt from Hobbs.
Hobbs wants to get back to his feet but Uppercut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uppercut is looking to stand up but Hobbs won't let him.
Uppercut landing some decent shots from guard.
Uppercut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uppercut slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hobbs.
Hobbs wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Uppercut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hobbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uppercut .
Hobbs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hobbs tries to get to full guard but Uppercut has control of the leg.
Hobbs is working hard here to advance position.
Hobbs is staying active underneath Uppercut , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Uppercut is controlling well.
#T4#
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.
Uppercut is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uppercut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Uppercut gets the takedown into side control.
Hobbs is trying to improve his position.
Uppercut works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hobbs is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Uppercut takes a little break here. Hobbs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Uppercut 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#
Hobbs blocks a head kick by Uppercut .
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Uppercut .
Uppercut scoring with punches and elbows.
Uppercut wants to stand but Hobbs has his arm trapped.
Hobbs tries to bench press Uppercut off him but Uppercut keeps the position.
Uppercut is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to escape but Uppercut is in control.
Uppercut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Uppercut slows the pace down. #T1#
Let's hope that Uppercut has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Uppercut tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Uppercut happy to just control the position for now.
Hobbs struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uppercut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Uppercut working the ground and pound from side control.
Hobbs looks to move to half guard but instead Uppercut has passed into mount! Damn!
Uppercut lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uppercut is landing with some decent strikes but Hobbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hobbs can't escape the position.
Uppercut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Hobbs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uppercut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uppercut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hobbs is desperately trying to improve his position but Uppercut has a good base and remains in mount.
Hobbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position but Uppercut isn't that keen on the idea.
Hobbs throwing hammer fists to the chest of Uppercut . What's that going to do exactly?
Uppercut dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Hobbs is rocked!#SUB2#
Uppercut has hold of Hobbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hobbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Hobbs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobbs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hobbs seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Uppercut connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Uppercut with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Hobbs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hobbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hobbs 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.
Uppercut prevents Hobbs from improving his position.
Hobbs throws a strike from the bottom but Uppercut passes into side control!
Uppercut controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uppercut wants to control but Hobbs is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Uppercut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uppercut 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Uppercut !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Hovanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hobbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Hovanskiy is trying to get back to his feet.
Hovanskiy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Hobbs is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hobbs extends the arm and Hovanskiy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norberto Hobbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobbs.
Hobbs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Smith tenderised Hobbs's leg. Hobbs is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hobbs landing a few short strikes.
Hobbs 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.
Hobbs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Hobbs trying to control but Smith postures up.
Hobbs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Smith blocks the strikes from Hobbs.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbs moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hobbs holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hobbs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hobbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hobbs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Hobbs is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Hobbs is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hobbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hobbs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hobbs actively working from the bottom here.
Hobbs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hobbs! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hobbs tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Hobbs is working to get back to half guard.
Smith looking to control but Hobbs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hobbs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hobbs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Hobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Hobbs is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hobbs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Hobbs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hobbs is out of range.
Hobbs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hobbs trying his best to control but Smith has mounted him.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith tries to control but Hobbs wriggling away.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hobbs tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Hobbs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hobbs stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SU#
Hobbs stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Smith tries to get set, Hobbs tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Hobbs gets a clinch. #BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hobbs did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Hobbs pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
#T3#
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hobbs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Hobbs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith just trying to survive but Hobbs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Hobbs tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Hobbs trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norberto Hobbs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hobbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hobbs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Hobbs moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Hobbs throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hobbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Hobbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hobbs into the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Hobbs avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hobbs on the side of the head. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hobbs did well to prevent Smith getting side control.#ES#
Hobbs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Hobbs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Hobbs throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves to clinch but Hobbs breaks away #TD#
and Hobbs counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that. #ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Hobbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobbs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Hobbs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to bum rush Hobbs with a series of wild strikes but Hobbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch but Hobbs moves out of range.
It looked like Hobbs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hobbs sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Hobbs blocks a head kick by Smith.
#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hobbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving. #T4#
Hobbs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hobbs won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Hobbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hobbs pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Norberto Hobbs.
I think Hobbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Till tries to clinch but Hobbs moves out of range.
Till looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Till lands with a kick to the temple. Hobbs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Till fails with an attempt to clinch.
Till misses with a low kick as Hobbs jumps back.
As Till looks to move away, Hobbs throws a big counter combo but Till just gets out of the way.
Till throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Till is looking to clinch but Hobbs is avoiding it.
Hobbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Till.
Till walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hobbs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hobbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Till manages to circle out of the way.
Till throws a leg kick but Hobbs sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Till looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
A big left from Till misses. #CL#
Hobbs has closed the distance and engaged Till in a clinch.
Till prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Hobbs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Till has double underhooks.
Till is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobbs is defending well for now.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Hobbs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hobbs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Hobbs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Till throws a head kick but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hobbs checks a low kick from Till.
Till pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hobbs is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Hobbs has managed to clinch.
Hobbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Till blocks it with crossed arms.
Hobbs wants to break free but Till has control.
Till goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Till tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobbs avoids the damage to the body.
Hobbs is trying to drag Till to the mat but Till just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Till tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Till tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobbs's elbow. #TD#
Hobbs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Till regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Till wants to stand and escape but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs is standing up over Till. Till looks to escape but Hobbs dives into side control.
#SUB#
Hobbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Till is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hobbs tries for a kimura but Till is defending well. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Till knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs is chipping away with strikes.
#ES2#
Till sneaks out the side door and pushes Hobbs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Till scores with a sloppy right hand. Hobbs should have avoided that one.
Till fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Till connects with a leg kick. Hobbs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Till tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hobbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barry Till seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Till misses with a double jab.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Till misses with a low kick.
Till just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHobbs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Till circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Till's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Till throws a head kick but Hobbs moves out of range.
Till is looking to score with low kicks.
Hobbs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Till.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Till will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hobbs blocks the body kick.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Till was just out of range.
Barry Till is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobbs throws a sloppy head kick and Till moves out of range easily.
Hobbs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hobbs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Till.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Till was just out of range.
Hobbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Till lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Till throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Till.
Till is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hobbs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Till has Hobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Hobbs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Till clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Hobbs has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Till is in real trouble here. Hobbs gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Till is tapping out! Hobbs wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norberto Hobbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Finn lands a left and a right that send Hobbs crashing to the mat, dazed. Finn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Norberto Hobbs has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hobbs checks a leg kick.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
Hobbs slips a jab and a cross from Finn.
Hobbs thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Hobbs moves into range and clinches up with Finn.#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Finn tries to clinch up but Hobbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobbs throws a quick counter head kick but Finn was just out of range.
Finn goes for a small jab and connects. Now Finn goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hobbs stumbles back but Finn runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hobbs to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hobbs will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kidd Finn!
Kidd Finn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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