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Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook with a jab.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Hook sprawls well.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hook looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hook.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Hook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hook defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hook misses.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to clinch
letting Hook counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hook is having none of it.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Hook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Hook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hook tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hook. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hook counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Hook!
Post fight, Erik Hook took to the microphone: 'Since I've decided to pursue my gardening hobby full-time, this is my last fight.
I would like to thank my manager for giving me a chance, and to all the fans that cheered for me.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfoy digs a good body shot into Hook's ribs.
Onfoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hook avoids the body shot from Onfoy.
Hook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Onfoy misses with a shot to the body
and Hook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Onfoy connects with a single shot there.
Onfoy misses with a double jab.
Hook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hook misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hook.
Hook scores with a hook to the body. Onfoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hook digs a good body shot into Onfoy's ribs.#T1#
Onfoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hook misses with a straight left.
Onfoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onfoy throws an off balance right hand
and Hook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Onfoy throws a combination that misses
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onfoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onfoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hook throws a big shot that misses.
Onfoy misses with a body shot
and Onfoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onfoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hook.
Onfoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Onfoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onfoy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hook to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onfoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hook back to the cage. Onfoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hook slips a jab and a cross from Onfoy.
Jahseh Onfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onfoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hook is just out of range.
Hook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hook moves out of range of the strikes.
Onfoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hook to counter with a crisp jab.
Hook slips a jab and a cross from Onfoy.
Hook catches Onfoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Onfoy misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Onfoy misses the body punch
and Hook counters with a right hand to the body.
Onfoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hook misses with an uppercut
and Onfoy counters with a right hand to the body.
Onfoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onfoy misses with a right hand
and Hook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hook scores with a shot to the body.
Hook thuds a left hand into Onfoy's body.
Onfoy throws a series of punches but Hook moves out of range.
Onfoy misses with a left hand
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Onfoy slips a straight right by Hook.
It looked like Onfoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Onfoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hook counters with a stiff right hand.
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Onfoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onfoy throws a combination that misses
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hook swings for the body but Onfoy moves out of range.
Onfoy misses with a combination
and Hook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hook misses with a looping left.
Hook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Onfoy misses with a left hand
enabling Hook to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hook 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#
Onfoy misses with a hook to the body
and Onfoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onfoy misses with a body shot
and Hook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Onfoy moves out of range as Hook strikes.
Erik Hook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hook cracks Onfoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Onfoy misses with a wild body shot.
Hook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hook sizes up Onfoy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Onfoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hook counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Hook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hook dodges the punch combination from Onfoy.
#T1#
Hook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onfoy misses with a double jab
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onfoy misses with a combination
and Hook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Onfoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hook's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hook scores with a hook to the body. Onfoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Onfoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hook throws the left hand but Onfoy avoids the punch easily.
Hook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onfoy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hook to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Onfoy ducks under a wild hook from Hook.
Hook lands a really nice looking cross but Onfoy seems unphased.
Onfoy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hook misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Onfoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onfoy misses the jab.
Onfoy misses with a double jab
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hook missing with a left hand there. Onfoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hook. Onfoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onfoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Onfoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hook.
Hook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Onfoy misses with a body shot.
Onfoy throws a hook but Hook blocks it.
Onfoy misses with a body shot
and Hook counters with a stiff right hand.
Onfoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onfoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onfoy misses with a body shot
and Hook counters with a straight right hand.
Onfoy misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Onfoy misses with a double jab
and Hook counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Onfoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hook, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Onfoy is rocked!
Hook drops Onfoy with a big left hand! Onfoy is injured, injured bad! Hook jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Hook!
Erik Hook took some time post fight to say the following; 'And so the Gardener claims the record of another innocent prospect! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!'. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hook as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a takedown
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Collins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Collins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hook, who protects the arm well.
Hook isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins lands some shots froms side control.
Collins lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Collins in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Collins are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hook takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hook is working to avoid the ground and pound but Collins connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Collins has an Americana. Hook didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Collins is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Collins hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Hook takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Hook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kent scores with a jab to the body.
Hook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent lands a right hook to the body.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kent with a body shot.
Hook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hook throws out a counter right but Kent avoids it with no problem.
Kent swings for the body but Hook moves out of range.
Kent lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Hook.
Kent 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.#T1#
Kent throws a right and a left that Hook avoids nicely.
Hook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hook! But no joy.
Kent takes a swing at Hook's ribcage but misses.
Hook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kent's hands.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hook.
Hook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Kent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hook throws a right and a left that Kent avoids nicely.
It looked like Kent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hook takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Kent.
Hook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
A shot to the body from Kent misses
and Kent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Hook.
Kent misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A head kick misses from Kent.
Hook lands a nice shot that snaps Kent's head back.
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kent misses.
Kent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hook moves out of range of the strikes.
Hook lands with a cross.
Kent misses with a hook to the body
and Hook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kent misses with a straight right.
Hook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kent had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kent throws a sloppy body shot
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Kent walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kent.
Hook takes one to the side of the head.
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 Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Kent does it's job there.
Kent misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kent does it's job there.
Hook moves out of range of the strikes.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kent with a body shot.
Hook throws a lazy uppercut
and Kent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Hook moves away and avoids it.
Kent scores with a head kick.
Clark Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hook.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Hook moves away and avoids it.
Hook lands a slapping body shot.
Hook connects with a looping right hand.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Hook moved out of range.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws a leg kick
and Hook counters with a nice body shot.
Kent tries to land a body kick
and Hook counters with a straight right hand.
Hook cracks Kent with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Hook. #T2#
Hook throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hook clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Hook on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hook.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kent.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kent's efforts to push away.
Kent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Hook has him pressed against the cage.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands a left hand.
Hook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook stalling.
Hook is working Kent over against the cage.
Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hook scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Hook.
Hook gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hook lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Hook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hook lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kent is trying to push Hook away but Hook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Hook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hook.
Hook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Hook has the dominant position.
Kent has a couple of punches blocked by Hook.
Hook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kent up against the cage.
Hook is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hook or perhaps it was just good defense by Kent, which made it look bad.
Kent misses the shot to the body.
Kent thows a leg kick but Hook checks it
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hook misses with a straight left.
A cross from Hook lands.
Hook has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent misses with the combination.
#T1#
Kent connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hook misses the target.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hook avoids the head kick by Kent.
Kent swings widly with a right hand
and Hook counters with a straight right hand.
Kent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hook.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hook.
Hook tries for a takedown but Kent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Hook forces Kent back against the cage and clinches.
Hook digs a right hand underneath Kent's ribcage. Kent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Hook has the dominant position.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hook stalling in the clinch.
Hook wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Hook.
Hook keeps control of Kent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Hook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kent backwards. #TD2#
Hook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kent uses from the top position.
Hook thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kent's guard. #REVB#
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hook manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hook will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hook holds on and takes a little breather.
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Hook.#SU#
Kent gets to his feet - Hook follows without any prompting.
Hook scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A left lands for Hook.
Hook misses with a hook
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook avoids the body shot from Kent.
Hook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kent throws a quick counter head kick but Hook was just out of range.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kent misses with a left hand
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Hook loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Hook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hook 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Hook!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 974 Round 2
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Hook swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Hook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Hook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hook catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hook misses with a right hand #CL#
and White counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius White. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darius White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Hook.
Hook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Hook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hook defends well and White ends up having to push Hook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hook connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hook looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White fails with the takedown.#T2#
White misses with the combination.
Hook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hook.#CL#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
White closes the distance and clinches up with Hook, looking for a takedown. White pushes Hook against the cage but Hook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Hook pushes him off.
Hook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hook throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Hook throws a good cross that connects.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hook pinned against the cage. Hook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White blocks a jab.
Hook lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
White has closed the distance and engaged Hook in a clinch.
#TD#
White has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hook is trying to keep an underhook but White manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hook makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hook lands a nice shot to the body.
White closes the distance but Hook moves to the side
and Hook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White slips a jab from Hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White tries to clinch
and Hook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hook tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hook prevents the takedown attempt.
White tries to score a body lock takedown but Hook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White prevents Hook from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook stalling against the cage.
#BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
White tries to clinch up.
Hook sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Hook lands with a good body shot.
White slips a straight right by Hook.
Hook lands an overhand right.
Hook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hook scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hook misses its intended target.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hook is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Hook circles away and we're back to standing.
Hook throws a counter combo.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Hook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
#T2#
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hook.
Hook loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Darius White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hook.
Hook throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hook tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Hook manages to avoid the attempt.
Hook scores with a nice right hand.
Erik Hook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hook's efforts to push away.#TD#
White has picked Hook up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3#
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hook is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
White winds up and cracks Hook with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Hook manages to escape and get back to his feet!
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White tries to clinch but Hook moves out of range.
Hook is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Hook digs a good hook to White's body.
Nice takedown defense from Hook. No joy for White on that attempt. #T4#
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hook to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Hook throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Hook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hook!
White working the strikes but Hook uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hook is trying to stand.
Erik Hook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hook wants to get back to full guard.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Hook is rocked!
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hook 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hook throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White wants to clinch
and Hook counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.#TD#
Hook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hook is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?#T1#
Hook is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
Hook seems to have recovered his senses.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Hook has wrist control.
Hook wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hook is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Hook's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #ES#
White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hook presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hook tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Hook.
White keeps control of Hook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##TD#
White has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hook is trying to keep an underhook but White manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hook is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erik Hook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hook controlling the position well.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White throwing shots but Hook is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Hook blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hook quite badly. Hook pulls White in close trying to recover. White postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hook on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hook doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius White!
Darius White spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 974 Round 1
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Hook.
Diaz jumps guard but Hook stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Hook wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hook holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erik Hook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Diaz.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz jumps guard but Hook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hook controls his hands.
Hook wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hook is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hook just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Hook is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hook.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hook will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Hook stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Hook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hook is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz jumps guard but Hook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hook walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Hook up against the cage.#BC#
Hook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to clinch up
letting Hook counter with a right hand.
Hook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz wants to clinch but Hook slips to the side
and Hook counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz wants to clinch
and Hook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch but Hook slips to the side
and Hook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Diaz clinches. #T3#
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hook smiles and moves away.
Hook scores with a nice strike.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hook connects with a crisp jab.
Hook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Hook is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hook.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hook has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hook smiles and moves away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Hook is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Hook - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like AJ Diaz has been cut.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Hook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hook connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz closes the distance but Hook moves to the side
and Hook counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hook gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Hook!
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