Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooker feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hooker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moxley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Hooker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Moxley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Hooker staying out of range there.
Hooker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hooker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley's guard now, I'm sure.
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hooker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxley on the ground.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Moxley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hooker is controlling him.
Moxley has control of Hooker's left arm, preventing Hooker from doing any damage.
Moxley wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Moxley wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Hooker misses with a wild combination.
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Nice cross by Moxley.
Hooker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Hooker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Moxley.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a series of strikes. Moxley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Hooker. Those never looked like landing.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxley cracks Hooker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxley.
Moxley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Moxley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hooker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
It looked like Hooker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Moxley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Hooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moxley connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Hooker needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Hooker saw that one coming.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moxley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooker slips a jab and a cross from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Hooker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook to the body
and Hooker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Georges Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hooker misses with the combination.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leon Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley is looking for the big counter here.
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moxley lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moxley. Beautiful body shot.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley throws a good cross that connects.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley lands a jab to Hooker's midsection.#T2#
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxley lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moxley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moxley seems to be looking for submissions.
Hooker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Moxley wants to work for an arm triangle but Hooker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxley prevents Hooker from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooker is not content to let Moxley control the position.#T3#
Moxley works his way into side control.
Moxley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hooker! #SUB2#
Moxley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hooker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Moxley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hooker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Georges Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley wants to control the pace but Hooker is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Moxley has control of Hooker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hooker regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Moxley has hold of Hooker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hooker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moxley looking to control but Hooker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moxley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hooker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
Moxley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooker.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley lands with a good body shot.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley throws a hook but Hooker avoids it easily.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hooker avoids the body shot from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Moxley slips a straight right by Hooker.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hookers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Hooker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley's guard now, I'm sure.
Moxley pulls Hooker in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Hooker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moxley, not yet.
Hooker being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker is really struggling to control Moxley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moxley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hooker looking to control.
Moxley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moxley is one step ahead there.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Moxley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moxley stays in close to Hooker's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hooker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moxley stands and throws Hooker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Moxley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moxley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hooker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hooker is not content to let Moxley control the position. #SUB2#
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Moxley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hooker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moxley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hooker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moxley lets go of the hold and Hooker can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Georges Moxley!
After the fight, Georges Moxley 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: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov misses with a looping right.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A left and a right from Karnov both land. Nice combination.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Karnov.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a jab when Karnov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Karnov counters by clinching up.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Hooker up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker working aggressively here. #T3#
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Hooker with a poor takedown
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker misses the jab.
Karnov defending well as Hooker loads up on a big left hand.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL#
Hooker tries to keep at a distance but Karnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Karnov. #BC2#
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
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#
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Karnov misses.
Hooker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Karnov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Karnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker cracks Karnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Karnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Karnov catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
Karnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karnov as he jumps to the side.
Hooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Hooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hooker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooker.
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karnov is looking to stand up but Hooker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hooker won't allow Karnov to sweep him here.
Karnov has his hands on Hooker's head, controlling the position.
Hooker is looking to work some ground and pound but Karnov has wrist control.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karnov keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hooker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karnov's head backwards.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Karnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooker should have avoided that one.
Karnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michail Karnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michail Karnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karnov drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karnov.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Karnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker lands a jab to Karnov's midsection.
Hooker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
Hooker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooker 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.#T1#
Hooker scores with a jab.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hooker counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Karnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Karnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Karnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker drops Karnov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hooker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls III
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Hooker.
Hooker misses with a double jab
and Vaiduoklis counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hooker is trying to drag Vaiduoklis to the mat but Vaiduoklis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaiduoklis has Hooker pressed against the cage, preventing Hooker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooker's efforts to push away.#T1#
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hooker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker looks winded!
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch but Vaiduoklis keeps him there for the moment.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.#T4#
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Hooker is rocked!
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him?
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis 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#
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Hooker misses. #CL#
Vaiduoklis has closed the distance and engaged Hooker in a clinch.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is trying to break free.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Vaiduoklis clinches.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Hooker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis. #T3#
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hooker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vaiduoklis is unloading with more strikes now! Hooker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
After the big win, Juodasis Vaiduoklis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls I
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hooker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Josephus Miller has been cut.
No joy there for Hooker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Miller tries to sprawl but Hooker drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Miller has one foot on Hooker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooker's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hooker jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
Miller controlling the position. #SU#
Miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Josephus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooker misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.#T2#
Miller digs a good hook to Hooker's body.
Hooker throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooker counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller cracks Hooker with a good jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller cracks Hooker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Josephus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Hooker.
Miller lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hooker misses with some punches.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Hooker has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Hooker looks winded!#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller misses the body punch
and Hooker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Hooker counters with a straight right hand.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Hooker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Hooker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Hooker.#CL#
Miller rushes Hooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker misses with a body punch.
A short right from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josephus Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josephus Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Hooker's defenses.
Hooker throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Hooker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooker moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Hooker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Hooker. #T1#
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hooker at a distance.
Hooker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Josephus Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hooker working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Hooker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hooker can turn it around.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Hooker is rocked!
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller lands the left hand.#CL#
Miller clinches up with Hooker and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hooker wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Miller is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller. #T3#
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Josephus Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Hooker walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller lands with a cross.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Hooker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooker.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Miller cracks Hooker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hooker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker slips under a jab.
Hooker misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Hooker seems unphased. #T4#
Hooker slips a straight right by Miller.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Hooker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooker momentarily.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Hooker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooker throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooker drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller digs a good body shot into Hooker's ribs.
Hooker 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.
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josephus Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josephus Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Miller misses with a body shot.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
A punch combination from Hooker misses.
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws the left hand but Hooker avoids the punch easily.
Hooker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller throws a hook but Hooker blocks it.
Hooker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Hooker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller jabs at Hooker's body.
Hooker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Hooker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooker throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Miller connects with a jab.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooker staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.#T2#
Miller throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range. #CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller lands a right hand.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Hooker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
A body shot lands from Miller.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooker.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Hooker avoids the body shot from Miller.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooker slips a jab from Miller.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Hooker's head back.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooker throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hooker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller cracks Hooker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hooker under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Hooker with an uppercut!#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooker can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hooker to his knees! Miller keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josephus Miller!

Event: HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a hook but Hooker blocks it.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Hooker's head back.
Rafaelo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie closes the distance but Hooker moves to the side
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie throws a hook but Hooker avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hooker on his heels. He'll look to pass Hooker's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooker trying to control the position.
Hooker wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hooker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hooker wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooker is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hooker is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Hooker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hooker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Hooker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafaelo Gracie!

Event: HFC 28 - Jack vs Nickel
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.#CL#
Carvaleho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carvaleho blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Carvaleho lands a takedown into guard.
Carvaleho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvaleho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvaleho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvaleho trying to control but Hooker is working from the bottom.
Carvaleho stands and throws Hooker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Carvaleho is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hooker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hooker tries to buck Carvaleho off but Carvaleho is having none of it.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooker tries to buck Carvaleho off but Carvaleho is having none of it.#SUB#
Carvaleho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hooker tries to improve position but can't.
Carvaleho is staying tight to Hooker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carvaleho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hooker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Carvaleho tries for a kimura but Hooker is defending well. #T2#
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Carvaleho is working to tighten his grip on Hooker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hooker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Carvaleho is really squeezing tight and eventually Hooker passes out! Carvaleho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Carvaleho!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jose Carvaleho waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of HARDCORE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC KO 5 - Slugs vs Wanker
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooker, as that shot connected.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heed.
Hooker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heed throws a shot from downtown. Hooker moves away and avoids it.
Heed misses the jab.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Heed.
Nice takedown defense from Heed. No joy for Hooker on that attempt.
Heed throws out a counter right but Hooker avoids it with no problem.
Hooker lands a glancing blow to the side of Heed's head.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Heed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heed is fending him off so far but Hooker persists. Nope, Heed circles away and we're back to standing.
Heed swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heed throws a lazy right hand but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooker.#T1#
Hooker defending well as Heed loads up on a big left hand.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Heed.
Hooker lands a nice hook to Heed's body. Heed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heed swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heed misses with a looping right.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Heed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Drapton Heed has been cut.
Hooker scores with a jab.
Hooker closes the distance and clinches up with Heed, looking for a takedown. Hooker pushes Heed against the cage but Heed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heed throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker tries to counter with a takedown but Heed is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heed.
Heed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Heed misses with a looping left.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Heed misses the target.
Heed looks to land a right hand but Hooker moved out of range.
Hooker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heed sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Hooker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heed was covering up waiting for the punch and Hooker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hooker trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Hooker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Heed keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooker.
Hooker passes Heed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hooker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Hooker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heed sees it coming and defends easily.
Heed is staying active underneath Hooker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hooker is looking for a kimura but Heed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hooker to get the leverage.
Hooker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hooker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hooker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heed is just riding it out for now. Hooker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hooker is working for a kimura but Heed is defending it quite comfortably.
Heed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hooker is working for a kimura but Heed is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hooker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hooker wants to control but Heed is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leon Hooker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drapton Heed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Heed throws out a loose jab but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heed looks to land a right hand but Hooker moved out of range.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heed.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heed sprawls well. Heed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hooker gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Heed misses.
Hooker tries to counter with a takedown but Heed is quick to defend against it.
Hooker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heed.
Heed just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heed throws a big shot that misses.
Hooker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heed.
Drapton Heed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooker just misses with a punch to the body.
Heed throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooker attempts a counter takedown but Heed avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Heed lands with a shot to the body.
Heed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooker finds it's way round the side to connect with Heed's head.
Heed connects with a single shot there.
Heed throws a hook but Hooker avoids it easily.
Heed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heed throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Heed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heed takes a swing at Hooker's ribcage but misses.
Hooker attempts a counter takedown but Heed avoids it well and moves away.
Heed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hooker does it's job there.
Heed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hooker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooker slips a straight right by Heed.
A slow jab from Heed misses its intended target.
Heed throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hooker counters with a shoot takedown. Heed fights it but they end up in guard. #ROC#Heed is rocked!
Heed is breathing heavily.
Hooker postures up and lands a big shot to Heed's brow. #SUB#
Hooker drops back looking for a leg! Heed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heed manages to kick Hooker off! Hooker jumps back into Heed's guard.
Hooker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hooker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hooker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hooker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooker passes Heed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hooker is taking a breather. Heed 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.#SUB#
Hooker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hooker trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
Hooker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Heed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Leon Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heed's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooker is working for a kimura but Heed is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hooker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hooker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hooker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drapton Heed's cut.
That's time! Hooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooker scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Hooker catches Heed napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Heed to the canvas!
Heed is still in real trouble! Can Hooker finish him?
Hooker passes Heed's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heed defends it well.
Heed seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker throwing shots but Heed is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heed won't allow Hooker to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hooker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hooker is trying to control the action in half guard but Heed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Hooker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heed defends it well.
Drapton Heed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooker throwing shots but Heed is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hooker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hooker. #SUB#
Hooker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Heed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Hooker!
A victorious Leon Hooker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker misses with an uppercut.
Hooker misses with a looping right.
Tarlah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Tarlah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooker misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Hooker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Hooker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooker is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Tarlah landing strikes.
Hooker is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Hooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooker trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Hooker is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Tarlah looks up at the clock and then as Hooker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarlah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hooker sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple. #T3#
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Hooker defending well.
Hooker has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooker wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Hooker gets full guard.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hooker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hooker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarlah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Hooker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlah defends well.#SUB#
Hooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarlah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
Tarlah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooker lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Hooker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooker lands an overhand right.
Leon Hooker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple.
Hooker is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hooker is trying to control but Tarlah manages to pass to mount!
Tarlah breaks from Hooker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarlah controlling from the full mount.
Tarlah lands a big shot there that rocks Hooker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hooker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Hooker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarlah has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Tarlah with the ground and pound from mount.
Hooker wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah scoring with strikes but Hooker is staying in there.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooker tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah raining down shots from the mount!
Tarlah has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hooker's face.
Hooker is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tarlah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Hooker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hooker tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Hooker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Tarlah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooker defends well.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah is working Hooker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooker can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarlah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
Hooker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hooker catches Tarlah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hooker swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Hooker misses with the combination.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooker takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Hooker connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooker sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah. #T1#
Hooker moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Hooker lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
Hooker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Hooker pushes him away.
Hooker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Hooker 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.#T2#
Hooker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Hooker is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hooker actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple. #T3#
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Hooker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah stalling.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is pressing down on Hooker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hooker is holding on for now.
Hooker wants to get back to full guard.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.
Tarlah is thwarting Hooker's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Hooker.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balink Tarlah.
I've got Tarlah 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Hooker jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Marco Silva has been cut.
Silva 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.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Silva forces Hooker back against the cage and clinches.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hooker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Hooker.
Hooker blocks an uppercut.
Hooker tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hooker avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Hooker misses with the head strike.
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!
Hooker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Hooker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker blocking some punches.
Hooker lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva prevents a body shot from Hooker.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hooker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Hooker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Hooker pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Silva is sitting in close to Hooker's body. Hooker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hooker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marco Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have never lost to this bum'.

Event: HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Hooker throws a looping overhand right but Smokebandit ducks down to avoid it.
Smokebandit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smokebandit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smokebandit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Smokebandit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooker swings for the body but Smokebandit moves out of range.
Hooker throws a looping overhand right but Smokebandit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hooker. #CL#
Smokebandit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Smokebandit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hooker regains guard. #SUB2#
Hooker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smokebandit doesn't defend quickly enough and Hooker has managed to lock this one up! Can Smokebandit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hooker on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Hooker!
A relieved looking Leon Hooker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Burt Smokebandit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll not give up!'.

Event: The Island Season 10, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Hooker lands a body shot.
Zwirn scores with a nice right hand.
Zwirn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooker misses with a body shot
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Zwirn scores with a hook.
Hooker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zwirn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooker misses with a hook.
A jab from Hooker misses.
Hooker throws a right hand that misses
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hooker.
Zwirn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Zwirn has Hooker up against the cage in a clinch.
Zwirn cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes an elbow to the temple.
Zwirn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Hooker in his tracks for a moment.
Hooker working aggressively here. #T1#
Zwirn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zwirn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zwirn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Hooker 's eye.
Zwirn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zwirn.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zwirns head.
Zwirn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zwirn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zwirn.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn lands a right hand.
Zwirn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooker looks winded!
Hooker lands a hook that snaps the head of Zwirn backwards.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
Zwirn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooker's defenses. #T2#
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zwirn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zwirn - that landed with a thud.
Zwirn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
Zwirn cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Hooker in his tracks for a moment.
Zwirn presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zwirn lands a body shot.
Zwirn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zwirn lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Zwirn.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooker's defenses.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
Zwirn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zwirn.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zwirn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Hooker shrugs off. #ROC#
Hooker is rocked!#T3#
Zwirn works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
Hooker misses with a body punch.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Hooker has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zwirn.
Clinched against the cage, Zwirn lands a big elbow that drops Hooker! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hooker is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Hooker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Texas at a distance.
Hooker moves out of range as Texas strikes.
Hooker scores with a nice right hand.
Texas closes the distance and clinches up with Hooker, looking for a takedown. Texas pushes Hooker against the cage but Hooker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Texas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Texas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Texas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Texas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Texas has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hooker lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Texas is rocked!
Hooker misses with the head strike.
Oh Texas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Texas seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Texas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hooker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hooker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Texas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Texas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hooker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Texas circles away quickly and effectively.
Leon Hooker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Hooker instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hooker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Hooker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Texas with a big uppercut! Texas tries to clinch up but Hooker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Texas to the mat! Texas covers up and Hooker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leon Hooker!
Leon Hooker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hooker. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kassib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Kassib misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the temple.
Kassib missing with knees to the body.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Kassib.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kassib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
Kassib throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Hooker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kassib is defending well.
Hooker blocks the elbow strike.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassib.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Kassib misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
Hooker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kassib unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hooker blocks an elbow strike.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hooker lands an uppercut.
Kassib throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kassib scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.#T2#
Kassib lands an elbow inside that Hooker shrugs off.
Hooker has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kassib.
Hooker works on Kassib's body with a couple of short punches.
Kassib throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Kassib.
Kassib looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassib connects with a knee to the head.
Kassib tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker blocks the elbow strike.
Kassib tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kassib manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooker has a couple of punches blocked by Kassib.
Kassib creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooker's defenses.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badiss Kassib 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##CL2#
Kassib fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kassib prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Kassib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kassib looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hooker avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Hooker lands a body shot.
Badiss Kassib seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooker looking to stall.
A short right from Hooker.
Kassib lands an elbow that stopped Hooker in his tracks for a moment.
Kassib putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hooker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kassib looking to throw knees to the head but Hooker is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooker stalling in the clinch but Kassib improves position.
Kassib trying to land knees to the body.
Hooker stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Kassib prevents a body shot from Hooker.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head.
Hooker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kassib tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kassib blocks an uppercut.
Hooker digs a right hand into Kassib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassib's gas tank.
Hooker trying to stall but Kassib improves his position.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kassib can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kassib obliges.
Hooker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow strike.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Kassib is breathing heavily.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kassib utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leon Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kassib darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kassib tries to clinch but Hooker moves out of range. #CL2#
Kassib has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker lands an uppercut.
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 Leon Hooker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kassib clinches up against the cage.
Hooker stalling in the clinch but Kassib improves position.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassib controls his hands.
Kassib lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kassib lands with a light punch inside.
Kassib gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooker blocks it with crossed arms.
Hooker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kassib gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker blocks an elbow strike from Kassib.
Hooker wants to break free but Kassib has control.
Good body shot from Hooker. #T1#
Hooker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kassib up against the cage.
Kassib blocks an uppercut.
Hooker lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker is trying to stall.
Kassib throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Hooker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker trying to control the position but instead, Kassib has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooker into the cage.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.#T2#
Hooker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooker.
Hooker taking a breather.
Kassib looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hooker is looking for a takedown.
Hooker taking a breather.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooker stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kassib blocking some punches.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
Kassib unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
A head punch on the inside from Hooker fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Badiss Kassib.
I think Kassib has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Badiss Kassib!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Badiss Kassib!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Leon Hooker!

Badiss Kassib wins by split decision!

Event: ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Hooker leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hooker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan tries to clinch but Hooker moves away
and Hooker counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Hooker.
Hooker prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooker walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooker counters with a series of strikes. Jordan will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooker.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Jet Jordan has been cut.
Jordan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hooker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jordan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
A victorious Leon Hooker 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: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hooker takes one to the chin there.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Hooker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hooker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hooker.
Jab from Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooker counters with a straight right hand.
Hooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Harris.
Max Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Hooker tries to clinch up.#T1#
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Hooker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
It looked like Hooker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Hooker counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Hooker cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Harris lands a jab.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris throws a series of punches but Hooker avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Harris throws a right and a left that Hooker avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker blocks a jab.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
As Harris tries to get set, Hooker tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Hooker lands with an overhand left.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
letting Hooker counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hooker. #ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooker finish him?
Hooker lands a right hook to the body.
Harris misses with a hook #KD#
and Hooker counters with a series of strikes that sends Harris to the canvas! Hooker follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Hooker throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely. #T3#
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris has Hooker pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooker defends it easily.
Hooker tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris pulls Hooker in close to prevent any damage.
Hooker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Hooker postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooker is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a triangle but Hooker pushes his legs off easily.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Hooker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris cracks Hooker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hooker lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leon Hooker 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#
Harris moves forwards but Hooker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooker swinging wildly here.
Hooker lands a slapping body shot.
Hooker misses with a looping right.
Harris catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Hooker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Hooker as he checks the leg kick.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws a right hand that Hooker ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooker also avoids with ease.#T1#
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Harris swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hooker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Harris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hooker regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Hooker looking for subs off his back but Harris has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Hooker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris blocks the strikes from Hooker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooker is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hooker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hooker moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hooker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Harris content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Harris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hooker manages to get to full guard.
Harris stands up over Hooker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hooker being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hooker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hooker throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Hooker slips the punch.
Hooker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Hooker takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Hooker closes the distance but Harris moves to the side #TD2#
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands an elbow.
Harris lands a few punches from side control.
Hooker tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here.
Hooker tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Harris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hooker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooker wants to control but Harris postures up.#SU2#
Harris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Harris clobbers Hooker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Hooker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris works over Hooker's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
As Harris looks to move away, Hooker throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Hooker counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hooker stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
It looked like Hooker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Hooker's leg but Hooker calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Hooker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Hooker moves his leg out of the way.
Harris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Hooker moves away and avoids it.
Hooker feinted with a counter takedown.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Hooker counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooker.
Hooker tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hooker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooker there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Supreme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooker tries to move into range but Supreme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supreme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooker.
Burrito Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooker.
Hooker blocks a jab.
Hooker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Supreme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Supreme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooker.
Supreme misses with a straight right.
Supreme's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Supreme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Supreme throws a right hand that misses
and Hooker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooker.
Supreme throws out a loose jab but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooker drops his hands momentarily and Supreme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Supreme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supreme.
Hooker is looking to counter punch.
Hooker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supreme.
Hooker is looking to clinch.
Supreme misses with a looping left.
Supreme moves away from the strike by Hooker.
Supreme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supreme throws a big shot that misses.
Hooker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooker misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supreme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hooker counters with a left and a right that stings Supreme.
Hooker lands a jab-cross combination.
Hooker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supreme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Supreme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Supreme throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Supreme moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hooker blocks a jab.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooker counters with a series of strikes. Supreme will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Supreme is rocked!
Supreme 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.
Supreme gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Supreme tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hooker is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Supreme buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Supreme!! Supreme is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hooker throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
Hooker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Texas.
It looked like Texas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Texas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hooker moves away from the strike by Texas.
Texas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Texas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Texas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Texas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hooker's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Texas is working for a kimura but Hooker is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Texas pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Texas is trying for a kimura here. Hooker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Texas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Texas!
After the fight, Ryan Texas 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Marley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hooker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marley is in Hooker's guard.#SUB#
Hooker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hooker's body to avoid the submission. Hooker has instead reached around Marley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hooker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Hooker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Hooker scores with a four punch combination!
Hooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ogus closes the distance and clinches.
Ogus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch but Ogus keeps him there for the moment.
Ogus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ogus has Hooker pressed against the cage, preventing Hooker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hooker is trying to break the clinch but Ogus has him pressed against the cage.
Ogus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ogus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hooker up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ogus.
Hooker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ogus has him pressed against the cage.
Hooker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ogus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ogus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leon Hooker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker lands a slapping body shot.
Hooker lands a right hook to the body.
Hooker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ogus stuffs the takedown attempt from Hooker. Hooker gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Hooker cracks Ogus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ogus takes one on the button.
Hooker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooker jabs Ogus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ogus moves out of range as Hooker strikes.
Ogus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ogus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Ogus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Ogus misses.
Nice jab there from Hooker.
A left lands for Hooker.
Hooker's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Ogus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Hooker scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hooker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeff Ogus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ogus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooker.
Hooker looks to land a combination. Ogus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ogus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ogus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooker.
Ogus throws a counter combo.
Ogus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Ogus moves into the clinch.
Ogus digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Ogus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hooker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ogus prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ogus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ogus - that landed with a thud.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker wants to get back to striking at distance but Ogus won't allow it.
Ogus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ogus scores with a shoulder strike.
Ogus pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ogus digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Ogus lands a shoulder strike.
Ogus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ogus digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Ogus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Ogus. #BC2#
Ogus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ogus closes the distance and clinches.
Ogus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Hooker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooker tries to break the clinch but Ogus is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Ogus.
Ogus lands with a right to the head.
Ogus scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Ogus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ogus cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Ogus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogus is looking for the big counter here.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Ogus.
Hooker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ogus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooker throws out the jab.
Ogus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hooker.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogus misses with a hook.
Hooker works over Ogus's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker throws a right and a left that Ogus avoids nicely.
Hooker takes one to the chin there.
Ogus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ogus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Ogus will probably get the nod.
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#
Hooker tries to bum rush Ogus with a series of wild strikes but Ogus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooker looks to land a combination but Ogus avoids it well.
Ogus misses the jab.
Hooker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ogus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ogus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ogus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooker misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ogus counters by clinching up.
Ogus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Ogus. #BC2#
Ogus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogus with a nice cross.
Hooker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hooker lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ogus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hooker fails to land with a series of punches.
Ogus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Ogus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooker.
Hooker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hooker dips to his left and cracks Ogus with an uppercut!
Hooker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ogus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogus throws a hook but Hooker blocks it.
Hooker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ogus.
Ogus tries to bum rush Hooker with a series of wild strikes but Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooker misses with a two punch combination.
Ogus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ogus throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooker misses the target.
Leon Hooker is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooker misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Ogus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ogus.
Hooker tries a body shot but Ogus blocks it. #T2#
Hooker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ogus is defending well.
Ogus lands a body shot. #BC2#
Ogus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hooker misses its intended target.
Hooker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ogus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooker throws a shot from downtown. Ogus moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogus! But no joy.#CL2#
Ogus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ogus is stalling here.
Ogus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Ogus lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ogus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ogus. #T3#
Ogus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ogus to work.
Ogus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ogus is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ogus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ogus cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Ogus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Still in the clinch, Ogus scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ogus breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ogus clinches up with Hooker and pushes him back against the cage.
Jeff Ogus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ogus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hooker tries a body shot but Ogus blocks it.
Ogus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ogus.
Ogus lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ogus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ogus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Ogus controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Ogus.
A short right from Ogus.
Hooker being controlled against the cage.
Ogus just leaning against Hooker, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ogus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Ogus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Ogus is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogus! But no joy.
Hooker slips a jab and a cross from Ogus.
Ogus 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.
Ogus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Ogus gets a clinch.
Ogus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ogus digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogus digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Ogus 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ogus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Hooker misses its intended target. #CL2#
Ogus takes the fight into the clinch.
Ogus presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ogus blocks a body shot from Hooker.
Ogus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ogus lands a nice uppercut.
Ogus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
A shot in the inside from Ogus. #BC2#
Ogus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooker throws a hook to the side of Ogus's head but Ogus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ogus throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogus! But no joy.
Hooker misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ogus counter with a right hand.
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!
Ogus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooker.#T1#
Hooker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Ogus.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ogus.
Still in the clinch, Ogus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ogus.
Hooker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ogus's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ogus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Ogus.
Ogus is pushing Hooker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ogus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ogus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ogus lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ogus.
A short right from Ogus.
Ogus lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ogus.
Ogus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ogus gets through Hooker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ogus lands a shoulder strike.
Ogus lands with a left to the head.
Ogus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Ogus lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hooker is rocked!
Ogus lands a body shot.
Ogus lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Hooker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ogus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Ogus lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ogus.
A hook to the body from Ogus.
Nice body punch from Ogus - that landed with a thud.
Ogus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Ogus to work.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ogus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hooker seems to have got his legs back now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ogus as Hooker tries to tie him up.
Ogus scores with a shoulder strike.
Ogus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Ogus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ogus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ogus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ogus is working Hooker over against the cage.
Ogus presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ogus.
Ogus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ogus blocks a body shot from Hooker. #T4#
Ogus prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Ogus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Ogus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A shot in the inside from Ogus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ogus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogus prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ogus.
Ogus is pushing Hooker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ogus manages to break the clinch.
Ogus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Hooker.
Nice shot by Hooker.#CL2#
Ogus moves into the clinch.
Ogus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jeff Ogus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ogus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Ogus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ogus 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ogus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Lavella shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lavella lands a nice short elbow.
Lavella is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavella controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hooker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lavella is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hooker.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lavella decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hooker to his feet. #TD#
Lavella shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hooker's guard.#T1#
Lavella is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavella works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavella pulls his head out easily.
Lavella is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hooker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Lavella decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Leon Hooker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavella is looking to clinch.
Hooker thuds his right hand into Lavella's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Andre Lavella has been cut.
Hooker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavella.
Hooker lands with a right hand.
Hooker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Lavella has closed the distance and engaged Hooker in a clinch. #T3#
Hooker gets underhooks to prevent Lavella's takedown attempt.
Hooker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lavella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lavella goes for a takedown attempt but Hooker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lavella is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lavella clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Lavella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hooker throws a hook but Lavella avoids it easily.
Hooker misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavella.
Hooker throws out a counter right but Lavella avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Lavella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Lavella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lavella is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooker.
Hooker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lavella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavella takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavella takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Hooker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Lavella's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hooker throws a right hand that Lavella ducks under and follows up with a left that Lavella also avoids with ease.
Lavella misses with a two punch combination.
Hooker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Lavella moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lavella has clasped his hands together around Hooker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lavella working away.#SU#
Lavella stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hooker just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavella does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hooker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavella tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hooker counters with a three punch combo that has Lavella backing up. Lavella nods at Hooker to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD#
Lavella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hooker to the mat! Hooker manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Lavella is sitting in close to Hooker's body. Hooker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lavella is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lavella is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hooker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Hooker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Mang closes the distance and pushes Hooker back into the cage.
Hooker is working for takedown but Mang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hooker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mang just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hooker misses with the head strike.
Hooker letting Mang take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Mang.
Mang lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooker trying to control the position but instead, Mang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooker into the cage.
Hooker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker has a couple of punches blocked by Mang.
Mang stalling against the cage.
Mang lands a left hand.
Hooker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker. #T1#
Mang blocking some punches.
Mang lands a left hand.
Hooker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mang lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Mang.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Mang lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mang.
Mang swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mang has Hooker pushed against the cage.
Mang lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mang.
Mang lands with a left to the head.
Mang presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mang can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Mang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mang.
Hooker looking for a takedown.
Hooker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mang smiles and moves away. #CL#
Hooker moves into range and clinches up with Mang.
Hooker is trying to pull guard but Mang has him pressed against the cage.
Mang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Mang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooker is trying to stall.
Mang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker wants to stall.
Mang scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
A short right from Mang on the inside.
Mang stalls.
Mang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
A right hook to the body lands for Mang.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mang controls his hands.
Mang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mang misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooker throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mang controls his hands.
Mang stalling.
Mang scores with a shoulder strike.
Hooker tries for a takedown but Mang manages to get underhooks.
Mang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Mang.
Mang tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Mang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mang.
Mang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mang lands with a left to the head.
Mang presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jit Mang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mang drives through and clinches with Hooker against the cage.
Mang gets through Hooker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Mang.
Mang lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hooker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mang working aggressively here.
Mang stalling in the clinch.
Mang lands with a light punch inside.
Mang leaning against his opponent.
Mang blocks an uppercut.
Mang pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mang.
Hooker scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Mang.
Hooker is looking for a takedown.
Mang cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Mang stalling.
Hooker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Mang.
Hooker misses with the head strike.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mang pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Mang forces Hooker back against the cage and clinches.
Mang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Still in the clinch, Mang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mang scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Mang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Mang.
Hooker misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mang.
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!
Hooker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mang.
A short right from Mang.
Mang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mang walks away with a smile on his face. Hooker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mang as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mang.
Mang stalls.
Mang lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mang pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Mang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mang.
Mang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mang lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mang is stalling here.
Mang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Mang.
Mang lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
The referee calls for Mang to work.
Mang gets through Hooker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Mang.
Hooker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Hooker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mang lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mang.
Mang lands a nice uppercut.
Mang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Mang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Hooker trying to control the position but instead, Mang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooker into the cage.
Jit Mang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jit Mang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mang moves into range and clinches up with Hooker.
Mang pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooker misses with a punch to the body.
Mang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hooker trying to control the position but instead, Mang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooker into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mang.
Mang lands with a left to the head.
Hooker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Mang can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mang controls his hands.
Mang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Mang is working Hooker over against the cage.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Mang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mang controlling the action here for a moment.
Mang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hooker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Mang lands a shot to the body.
Hooker is trying to pull guard but Mang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mang.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Mang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mang.
Mang has Hooker pushed against the cage.
Hooker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mang is pushing Hooker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mang lands a right hand.
A short right from Mang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mang lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mang lands a body shot. #T3#
Mang cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Mang.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mang on the inside.
Mang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mang scores with a shoulder strike.
Mang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Mang scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mang.
Mang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mang lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mang - that landed with a thud.
Mang pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Mang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mang - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooker letting Mang take a breather here.
Hooker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Mang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mang lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jit Mang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mang 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jit Mang!
Jit Mang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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