 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Hooker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. #CUT2#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.
Knight catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight lunges at Hooker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooker's hand.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooker has time to react.
Hooker throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker misses with a hook.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooker misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooker tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Hooker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight thuds a left hand into Hooker's body.
Hooker misses the body punch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooker misses with a few strikes there.
Hooker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a jab to Hooker's midsection.
Hooker throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooker walks into a jab.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight jabs Hooker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooker walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.#KD2#
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooker sprawling to the canvas! Hooker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?!
#ROC2#Hooker is rocked!
Knight lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hooker off his feet! Hooker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrell Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Genie wants to clinch but Hooker slips to the side#TD#
and Hooker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie is striking from the bottom but Hooker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hooker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genie keeps working.
Genie won't allow Hooker to pass to mount.
Hooker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooker wants to take a breather but Genie is having none of it.
Genie landing rabbit punches to the side of Hooker's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Genie tries to get to full guard but Hooker has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooker lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Hooker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie wants to improve his position but Hooker is controlling well.
Hooker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Genie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Genie is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Genie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #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 just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hooker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hooker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooker winds up and cracks Genie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Genie is looking for a sweep. Hooker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Hooker.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Hooker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Genie!
Hooker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Genie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.#T2#
Hooker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Genie is still in real trouble! Can Hooker finish him?
Genie working to try and regain half guard.
Hooker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Genie's face.
Hooker 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.
Genie is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hooker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Hooker! That's really hurt Genie and he's turned his back - Hooker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hooker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Hooker! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hooker scores with a takedown into Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hooker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hooker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Hooker pushes his legs off easily.
Hooker cracks Bird with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooker passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker landing strikes.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker taking a breather here.
It looks like Hooker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hooker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hooker controlling the position.
Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bird to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hooker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bird is letting Hooker control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooker is staying tight to Bird's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hooker working away.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.
Bird tries to bench press Hooker off him but Hooker keeps the position.
Hooker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker working away.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bird shoots in and drives through. Hooker sprawls well.
Hooker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Bird lands a head kick. Hooker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker has managed to clinch.
Bird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker digs a right hand into Bird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bird's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Hooker has the dominant position.
Hooker keeps control of Bird as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Hooker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooker controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hooker seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malik Hooker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The adventures of Hooker the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hooker counters by clinching up.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Hooker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hooker wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.#T4#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird struggling a bit here.
Hooker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bird knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooker cracks Bird with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hooker working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Hooker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hooker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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.
#T1#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooker is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hooker missing with knees to the body.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
A body shot lands from Hooker.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bird.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
Bird is trying to break free.
Hooker just leaning against Bird, taking a breather.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Bird.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bird is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hooker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bird to the mat. Bird regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hooker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Hooker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooker 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Hooker! |
|
|
|
Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Seyama throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.
Hooker jumps guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seyama 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.
Seyama tries to pull guard but Hooker won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hooker goes for a takedown attempt but Seyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama shoots in for a double leg but Hooker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seyama throws a push kick but Hooker slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hooker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Seyama misses its target.
Seyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hooker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooker goes for a double leg but Seyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seyama continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Hooker.
Nice takedown defense from Hooker. No joy for Seyama on that attempt.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker scores with a one two! Seyama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hooker scores with a jab to the body.
Seyama is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hooker showed some decent athleticism there. #T2##SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seyama defends it well.
Seyama trying to control from the bottom.
Hooker is taking a breather. Seyama 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.
Seyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seyama gets full guard.#SUB#
Seyama working for a triangle but Hooker defends it easily.
Seyama trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard.
Hooker preventing the sweep.
Hooker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Seyama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hooker has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hooker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seyama defends it nicely.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and bounces Seyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Seyama pushes a forearm under Hooker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hooker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kado Seyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kado Seyama thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
|
|
|
Event:
NRC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Seyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker shoots for a takedown but Seyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hooker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seyama pinned against the cage. Seyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Seyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Hooker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seyama slips under a jab from Hooker.
Seyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
The fighters circling - Seyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seyama goes for a double leg but Hooker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooker continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooker with a jab.
Seyama throws a head kick but Hooker moves out of range.
#CL#
Hooker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker throws a jab when Seyama was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Seyama, which made it look bad.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seyama gets tackled into the cage by Hooker. Hooker maintains the clinch. #T2#
Seyama stalling.
Seyama has Hooker pushed against the cage.
Hooker has Seyama pushed against the cage.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Seyama.
Seyama misses with some punches.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama tries a knee to the head but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama looking to throw knees to the head but Hooker is blocking nicely.
#T3##BC#
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooker closes the distance and clinches up with Seyama, looking for a takedown. Hooker pushes Seyama against the cage but Seyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seyama tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Hooker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooker is in Seyama's guard.
Hooker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hooker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seyama for as long as he can get away with.
Hooker connects with a couple of short punches.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama is trying to control the position but Hooker postures up.
Hooker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Seyama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Seyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooker postures up.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hooker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama looking to control.
Hooker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hooker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik 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##CL#
Hooker has Seyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Seyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker working hard to break the clinch.
Seyama scores with a knee to the head.
Hooker is trying to pull guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seyama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Seyama landing knees to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hooker prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyama avoids the damage to the body.
Hooker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seyama goes for a takedown attempt but Hooker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hooker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seyama.
Seyama throws a head kick that misses.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Hooker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seyama.
Seyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Hooker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyama.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hooker closes the distance and pushes Seyama back into the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hooker is trying to drag Seyama to the mat but Seyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seyama effectively controlling the action here.
Seyama lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Hooker wants the takedown. Seyama is fighting it off but Hooker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seyama's guard against the cage.
Hooker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seyama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooker postures up.
#SUB2#
Seyama looking for a guillotine here but Hooker defends easily.
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Seyama is keeping the position.#T4#
Seyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooker controls the pace.
Seyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Seyama, not yet.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Seyama 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Seyama misses #CL#
and Hooker counters by moving into the clinch.
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Hooker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seyama regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Hooker is proving a slippery customer.
Seyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malik Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyama is keeping the position for now.
Seyama is trying to keep Hooker in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooker won't allow Seyama to sweep him here.
Hooker controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malik Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Seyama does no damage.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooker somewhat.
Seyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hooker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Seyama tries for a takedown but Hooker manages to get underhooks.
Seyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hooker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seyama trying to land knees to the body.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Seyama missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Seyama tries to land a knee to the head but Hooker blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyama.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Hooker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker tries for a takedown but Seyama manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hooker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Seyama.
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Seyama avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kado Seyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seyama 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kado Seyama! |
|
|
|
Event:
NRC 7
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hooker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Come on Hooker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hooker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooker jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tycen Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Hooker.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hooker has double underhooks.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hooker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker is looking for a takedown.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy tries to circle away but Hooker has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Hooker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Murphy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hooker is now in half guard.
Hooker prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Hooker is controlling the pace.
Murphy trying to hold on to Hooker's head to control him but Hooker postures up.
Hooker trying to control the pace. #T2#
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.
Murphy has hold of Hooker's hands but Hooker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Hooker has control of the leg.
Hooker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hooker lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Hooker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy trying to hold on to Hooker's head to control him but Hooker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Hooker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooker on the ground.
Murphy is trying to control but Hooker passes into side control!
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy wants to control but Hooker postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hooker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Murphy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hooker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Murphy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hooker lets go of the hold and Murphy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malik Hooker! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
