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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowen Jr's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bowen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover throws a right hand that misses
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand.
Bowen Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoover defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hoover misses.
Hoover slips under a jab from Bowen Jr.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bowen Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowen Jr with a hook.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bowen Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Bowen Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowen Jr takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hoover misses. #T3#
Bowen Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowen Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter punch.
Bowen Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover 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.
Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Bowen Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowen Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Hoover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.
Hoover throws a hook but Bowen Jr avoids it easily.
Bowen Jr walks into a straight right hand from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowen Jr misses the target.
Bowen Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover throws a right hand that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Bobby Bowen Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowen Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bobby Bowen Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hoover misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen Jr. Hoover does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bowen Jr darts in and clinches Hoover up against the cage.
Hoover is trying to break the clinch but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr keeps control of Hoover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bowen Jr lands a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr has Hoover pressed against the cage, preventing Hoover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowen Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head. #T1#
Hoover can't break the clinch.
A short right from Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover with a nice cross.
Hoover throws a hook but Bowen Jr blocks it.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoover doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowen Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoover.#T2#
Bowen Jr moves away from the strike by Hoover.
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Bowen Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Bowen Jr digs a good body shot into Hoover's ribs.
Bowen Jr looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
A jab from Hoover misses.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Bowen Jr throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bowen Jr misses the target.
Hoover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowen Jr connects with a single shot there.
Bowen Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Hoover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowen Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowen Jr. #T4#
Bowen Jr lands a jab.
Hoover throws a shot from downtown. Bowen Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hoover throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bowen Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Hoover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bowen Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bowen Jr misses with a hook
enabling Hoover to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowen Jr misses with a left hand
and Hoover counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover throws a looping overhand right but Bowen Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Hoover misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover wants to counter the offense by Bowen Jr and move into the clinch position.
Bowen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover throws out a counter right but Bowen Jr avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowen Jr misses its target.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bowen Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowen Jr swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Bowen Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bowen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
A left lands for Bowen Jr.
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover throws a jab when Bowen Jr was well out of range.
Hoover just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowen Jr.
Bowen Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoover throws out the jab.
A jab from Hoover misses.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowen Jr digs a good hook to Hoover's body.
#T3#
Bowen Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Bowen Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hoover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowen Jr misses with a left hand
and Hoover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowen Jr connects with a single shot there.
Hoover scores with a jab.
Bowen Jr swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
#T4#
Hoover scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Hoover.
Hoover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bowen Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bowen Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Bowen Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover looks to land a left hand but Bowen Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Bowen Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowen Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Hoover counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bowen Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bowen Jr!
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Event:
Island Brawls 4
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Hoover scores with a hook.
No luck for Bake with that takedown attempt.
Bake throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Hoover counters by clinching up.
Hoover can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body.
Bake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoover finds it's way round the side to connect with Bake's head.
Bake throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bake gets a clinch. #BC#
Bake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Bake.
Hoover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bake has managed to clinch.
Hoover is trying to push Bake away but Bake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bake leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Bake successfully pulls guard.
Hoover trying to control but Bake is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hoover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bake, up you get!
Bake throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hoover to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.
Nico Bake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover sizes up Bake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Hoover stuffs the takedown attempt from Bake. Bake gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoover feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Bake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoover has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bake fails with a takedown attempt.
Bake is breathing heavily.
Hoover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bake moves to clinch but Hoover breaks away
and Hoover counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bake fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Hoover finds it's target.
Bake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover with a nice cross.
Bake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bake.
Bake wants to clinch but Hoover slips to the side
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A jab from Hoover finds it's way through Bake's defenses.
Hoover 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.
Hoover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bake's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bake lands in his opponent's guard.
Bake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bake being controlled here momentarily.
Bake wants to stand but Hoover is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Hoover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hoover scores with a decent looking hook.
Bake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A right-left combo lands from Bake.
Bake dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bake in his tracks. #CL#
Bake closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bake decides to pull guard.
Hoover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Bake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bake tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoover is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bake looking for a guillotine here but Hoover defends easily.
Hoover looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Hoover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bake is looking to stand up but Hoover isn't so interested in that idea.
Hoover wants to stand but Bake has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bake has a closed guard, preventing Hoover from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Bake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bake on the side of the head.
Hoover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bake looks to clinch
and Hoover counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bake somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bake tries to move into range but Hoover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Bake tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoover! But no joy.
Bake misses with a head kick.
Hoover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bake dives in and grabs Hoover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes down on Bake's head and hops out.
Larry Hoover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bake looks for a takedown but Hoover sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Bake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bake has time to react.
Nice body punch from Hoover. #T2#
Hoover lands the left hand.
Hoover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoover feints the counter takedown.
Hoover lands a head shot.
Bake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoover pinned against the cage. Hoover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoover connects with a right hand. Bake shakes it off.#T3#
Hoover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bake tries to clinch up
letting Hoover counter with a right hand.
Bake shoots in for a double leg but Hoover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoover. That snapped Bake's head back.
Bake moves forwards but Hoover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bake walks into a stiff left hand from Hoover.
Bake takes one to the side of the head.
Hoover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Hoover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoover counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bake looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hoover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hoover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoover has managed to get both his arms back between Bake's legs - danger averted.
Hoover trying to control but Bake is working from the bottom.
Bake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bake's guard.
Bake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoover 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Hoover!
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Event:
Island Brawls 1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Carl misses the jab.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carl's head.
Carl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover lands a jab.#CL2#
Carl forces Hoover back against the cage and clinches.
Hoover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carl prevents Hoover from breaking the clinch.
Carl is working Hoover over against the cage.
Carl misses with an elbow strike.
Hoover blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl presses Hoover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoover is looking to break free of the clinch but Carl has double underhooks.
Hoover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Carl lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carl lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carl throws an elbow but misses.
Carl lands a left hand.
Carl lands an uppercut.
Carl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoover takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Hoover is rocked!
Hoover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Hoover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carl lands a body punch.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Carl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoover blocks an elbow strike from Carl.
Carl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl dips a shoulder and cracks Hoover with a mighty uppercut! Hoover falls back against the cage and Carl unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hoover is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Carl screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimsky Carl!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rimsky Carl waved his t-shirt featuring Prosper Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Hoover scores with a nice right hand.
Hoover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Hoover with a jab.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Junior Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Hoover sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoover ducks right into an uppercut from Turner. #T1#
Hoover blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoover crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Hoover gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Hoover manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hoover counter with a right hand.
Turner throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoover 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.#T2#
Turner throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoover to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Turner throws a front kick that sends Hoover stumbling back into the cage.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Hoover moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Hoover feints the counter takedown.
Hoover's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Hoover.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Turner.
Hoover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Hoover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoover takes a step back to recover.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
#T4#
Hoover lands the left 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!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoover counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoover. That did some damage!
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Hoover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Hoover catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Hoover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoover.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Hoover with a nice cross.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoover with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Hoover tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
#T1#
Hoover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
A left lands for Hoover.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner throws a head kick that Hoover semi-blocks.
Hoover lands the left hand.
Turner swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
#T2#
Hoover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Hoover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoover cracks Turner with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner misses the body punch
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hoover does it's job there.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Hoover slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover lands a jab.#T3#
Hoover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larry Hoover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoover scores with a jab.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Hoover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoover lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoover with a nice cross.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Hoover counters with a nice body shot.
Hoover connects with a crisp jab.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoover throws out a powerful jab.
Hoover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Hoover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Hoover 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Hoover - just one landing.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Turner.
Hoover swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Hoover pushes him off.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoover lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Hoover wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Hoover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Hoover with a hook.#T2#
Hoover clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner sets himself, and Hoover steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Hoover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Hoover throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover lands a jab.
Hoover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoover connects with a single shot there.
Hoover digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoover misses.#T3#
Hoover lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Hoover coming out on top.
Hoover jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Hoover scores with a nice right hand.
Hoover sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Hoover lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Hoover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover scores with a jab.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoover lands an overhand right.
Hoover scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoover drops Turner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hoover 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 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Hoover!
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