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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hoogo closes the distance and pushes Minamino back into the cage.
Hoogo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoogo tries to stall but Minamino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Minamino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Minamino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minamino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Minamino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoogo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Minamino is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoogo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoogo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Minamino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Minamino is trying to work for a kimura but Hoogo is defending well.
#SUB#
Minamino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoogo defends it well. #SUB#
Minamino is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Minamino is working for a kimura but Hoogo is defending it quite comfortably.
Minamino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Minamino is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Hoogo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Minamino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoogo is just riding it out for now. Minamino eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Minamino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoogo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minamino. #SUB2#
Hoogo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Minamino is tapping! Great win for Hoogo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamzat Hoogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Wei misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Hoogo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoogo.
Wei is trying to break the clinch but Hoogo has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Hoogo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoogo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Hoogo's legs - danger averted.
Wei wants to get up but he can't break Hoogo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Wei wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hoogo's closed guard. He's half up but Hoogo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hoogo pivots and extends the arm, Wei falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hoogo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamzat Hoogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoogo.
Hoogo blocks a head kick by Hicks.
#CL2#
Hoogo moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Hoogo stalls.
Hoogo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hicks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoogo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoogo can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hicks throws an elbow but misses.
Hoogo'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.
Hicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoogo misses with some punches.
Hoogo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.
Hoogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoogo'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.#T1##BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Hoogo. Hoogo maintains the clinch.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses.
Hoogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks lands an elbow inside.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses.
Hoogo tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ju Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamzat Hoogo.
Hicks lands an elbow inside that Hoogo shrugs off.
Hoogo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoogo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Hoogo jumps into guard, dragging Hicks to the mat.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoogo is adopting a defensive guard.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Hoogo keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Hoogo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hicks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hoogo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hoogo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hicks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hicks lying in Hoogo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hoogo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hicks taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamzat Hoogo!
Ju Hicks spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I was off my game tonight and he capitalized. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hisashi lands with a nice combination. Hoogo backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Hisashi forces Hoogo back against the cage and clinches.
Hoogo prevents Hisashi from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Hoogo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hisashi uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hisashi lying in Hoogo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hoogo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hisashi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamzat Hoogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinigumi feints and then cracks Hoogo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoogo down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hoogo closes the distance and clinches.
Hoogo misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Hoogo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoogo keeping moving, preventing Shinigumi from controlling successfully.
Shinigumi postures up in Hoogo's guard and throws a big left but Hoogo blocks it. #SUB2#
Shinigumi is sitting in close to Hoogo's body. Hoogo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shinigumi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shinigumi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hoogo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamzat Hoogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Hoogo has closed the distance and engaged Kiakato in a clinch.
#TD#
Hoogo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hoogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hoogo looking for subs off his back but Kiakato has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hoogo trying to control here.
Kiakato trying to control the pace.
Kiakato trying to control from half guard but Hoogo is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hoogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiakato pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Hoogo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hoogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoogo won't allow Kiakato to pass to mount.
Hoogo tries to get to full guard but Kiakato has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hoogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiakato is looking to take a break and control but Hoogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Hoogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoogo actively working from the bottom here.
Kiakato sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hoogo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kiakato. Oh but Hoogo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kiakato goes limp - he's gone! Hoogo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamzat Hoogo! |
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