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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoang misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Hoang shoots in.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.#TD#
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoang's half guard.
Hoang tries to kick Hernandez off in order to stand up. Hernandez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hernandez wants to control but Hoang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hoang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoang on the ground.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Hoang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoang tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hoang is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoang trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoang's head.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Hoang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Hoang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoang pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving.
Hoang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoang keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hoang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Hernandez is looking to sweep but instead, Hoang has passed into half guard.
Hoang throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Hoang has control of the leg.
Hoang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoang working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez wants to sweep but Hoang has passed to side control!
Hoang throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Hoang keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Hoang avoids it well and moves away.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez. #TD#
Hernandez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoang to the ground. Hernandez is now in Hoang's guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hoang working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hoang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Hoang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez stalling away here and it's allowed Hoang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hoang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard. #T2#
Hoang trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hoang is controlling well.
Hernandez trying to control but Hoang postures up.
Hernandez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hoang jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Hoang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Hoang controlling the position from side mount.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoang trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoang trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Hoang easily there. Hoang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Hernandez is not content to let Hoang control the position.
Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hoang 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.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard but Hoang has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Hoang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoang shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Hoang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoang dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Hoang's head and hops out.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
Hoang fails with the takedown.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Hoang's legs.
Hernandez leaves Hoang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoang fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hoang unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hernandez throws a hook but Hoang blocks it.#CL2#
Hoang drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Hoang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hoang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hoang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoang is holding on for now.
Shaq Hoang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoang is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hoang has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hoang is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez works over Hoang with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoang controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoang is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hoang keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez won't allow Hoang to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoang wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Hoang with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Hernandez gets a double leg takedown into Hoang's guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Hoang blocks nicely.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoang has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoang circles away.
Hoang dives in and grabs Crawford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes down on Hoang's head and hops out.#CL2#
Crawford gets a clinch.
Hoang jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Hoang around his waist. Hoang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoang blocking some punches.
Hoang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawford after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Hoang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoang keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crawford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crawford trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
Hoang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Hoang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crawford defends it easily.
Hoang wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it.
Hoang seems keen to control Crawford's posture.
Hoang 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.
Crawford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hoang is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Crawford gets the takedown into side control.
Hoang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Some wild striking there from Hoang.
#CL#
Hoang moves into the clinch.
Hoang slows down the pace here.
Hoang jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Hoang around his waist. Hoang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hoang breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoang but Hoang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Crawford drives through and clinches with Hoang against the cage.
Crawford taking a breather.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoang has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Crawford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoang throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Crawford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoang will feel that in the morning.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Hoang counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Hoang clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang won't allow it.
Crawford taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang won't allow it.
Hoang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Shaq Hoang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaq Hoang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawford wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Hoang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawford sprawls well. Crawford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoang gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hoang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hoang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crawford backs up against the cage.
Hoang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crawford's waist but Crawford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoang finish him?
Crawford leaves Hoang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoang. #TD2#
Crawford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford is keen to just control but Hoang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Crawford seems to be working for a kimura but Hoang defends the submission attempt.
Hoang wants to get back to full guard but Crawford has passed into side control.
Hoang struggling a bit here.
Hoang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Hoang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Crawford grinds an elbow into Hoang's temple. #SUB2#
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crawford working away.#T3##SUB2#
Crawford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Crawford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoang defending against the ground and pound.
Crawford has control of an arm but Hoang manages to advance to Crawford's back!#T4#
Crawford is trying to stand back up.
Hoang has good solid back control here.
Hoang trying to control.#SUB#
Crawford fending off the submission attempt from Hoang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crawford is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoang gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaq Hoang will probably get the nod.
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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Hoang down.
Hoang jabs Crawford right on the nose. Crawford blinks but takes it well.
Hoang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Crawford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawford.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoang gets an underhook and turns Crawford into the cage.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaq Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoang is defended easily by Crawford.#T1#
Hoang tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoang looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hoang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.#T2#
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Crawford has Hoang up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoang effectively controlling the action here.
Hoang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford dodges an elbow strike from Hoang.
#T3#
Hoang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoang is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoang down to the mat. Hoang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range.
Hoang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Hoang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Hoang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up with Hoang, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes Hoang against the cage but Hoang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoang misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoang defends it nicely.#T4#
Crawford dives in and grabs Hoang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoang pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoang.
Crawford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Crawford as Hoang shoots in.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaq Hoang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoang avoids the body shot from Crawford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoang 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fischer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fischer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang.
Fischer throws a big counter combination but Hoang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Hoang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fischer did well to prevent Hoang getting side control.
Hoang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fischer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoang. #T1#
Hoang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hoang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fischer's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hoang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoang shoots for a double leg takedown but Fischer sprawls well. He's pushed Hoang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fischer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aryn Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
Fischer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fischer appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Hoang with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fischer misses the target.
Fischer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoang. Hoang gets slowly back to his feet.
Fischer throws a big counter combination but Hoang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Hoang shoots for a takedown but Fischer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fischer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoang misses with a head kick.
Fischer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fischer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Fischer is looking for a counter combo.
Hoang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoang misses with a takedown attempt - Fischer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoang shoots for a double leg takedown but Fischer sprawls well. He's pushed Hoang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoang looks winded!#T4##CL2#
Hoang closes the distance and clinches.
Fischer tries a knee to the head but Hoang blocks it.
Fischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fischer is defending well.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
Hoang wants a takedown.
Hoang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoang blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fischer has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hoang pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Hoang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Hoang dominated that round.
That's time! Fischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoang throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang shoots in looking for a takedown but Fischer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fischer avoids it really well and circles away.
Fischer is looking for a counter combo.
Hoang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aryn Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Fischer as Hoang shoots in.
As Hoang looks to move away, Fischer throws a big counter combo but Hoang just gets out of the way.
Hoang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fischer tries to avoid it but Hoang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fischer to the ground. Fischer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Hoang looks to move away, Fischer throws a big counter combo but Hoang just gets out of the way.
Shaq Hoang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoang is breathing heavily.
Hoang with a poor takedown
and Fischer counters with a two punch combo.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fischer's waist but Fischer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
It looked like Fischer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hoang closes the distance and clinches.
Fischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoang blocks it with crossed arms.
Fischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fischer as Hoang tries to tie him up. #T2#
Fischer misses with a knee to the head.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Hoang decides to pull guard.
Hoang pulls Fischer in close to his closed guard and prevents Fischer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB2#
Hoang working for a triangle but Fischer defends it easily.
Fischer is fighting to break Hoang's control of his arms but Hoang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoang pulls Fischer in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoang is looking to clinch but Fischer is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Hoang rushes Fischer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoang pulls Fischer into guard.
Hoang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoang trying to keep a closed guard but Fischer is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aryn Fischer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoang shoots in but Fischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fischer stuffs the takedown.
Hoang fails with a takedown attempt.
Aryn Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Fischer. No joy for Hoang on that attempt.
Fischer throws a big counter combination but Hoang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fischer swivels and escapes.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fischer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fischer but Fischer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fischer defends it nicely.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fischer sprawls well. Fischer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoang gets slowly back to his feet.
Fischer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fischer is looking for a counter combo.
Hoang dives in and grabs Fischer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fischer pushes down on Hoang's head and hops out.
It looked like Fischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fischer checks the leg kick.
No luck for Hoang with that takedown attempt.
Fischer throws a big counter combination but Hoang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Fischer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang.
Fischer throws a big counter combination but Hoang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fischer as he avoids it easily.
Hoang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hoang looks to move away, Fischer throws a big counter combo but Hoang just gets out of the way.
Fischer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang.
Hoang misses with a straight left.
As Hoang looks to move away, Fischer throws a big counter combo but Hoang just gets out of the way.
Hoang shoots in looking for a takedown. Fischer tries to sprawl out of it but Hoang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fischer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Hoang tries to clinch there but Fischer circles away.
Hoang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fischer is looking for a counter combo.
Hoang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fischer counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoang wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.
Aryn Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fischer tries to avoid it but Hoang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fischer to the ground. Fischer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aryn Fischer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fischer 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aryn Fischer!
In his post fight interview, Aryn Fischer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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