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Event:
NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hoover tries to clinch but Brussard moves out of range. Brussard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Hoover closes the distance and pushes Brussard back into the cage. Brussard has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brussard tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brussard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head. Good body shot from Brussard.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brussard. Hoover can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brussard.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brussard misses with a body punch.
Brussard works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches. Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Brussard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Brussard gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brussard has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Hoover is trying to force a seperation but Brussard has the dominant position. Brussard gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hoover has had enough of the clinch but Brussard keeps him there for the moment. Hoover takes a shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Brussard blocks an elbow strike from Hoover.
Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brussard lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard. Hoover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brussard lands a shot to the body. Hoover looks winded! Brussard lands a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected. Brussard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoover or not. #T2# Brussard lands a right hand. Brussard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected. Brussard working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brussard presses Hoover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Brussard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Brussard lands a left hand.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brussard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoover backwards. Brussard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Brussard scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head. Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
Brussard has Hoover pressed against the cage, preventing Hoover from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Brussard. Brussard digs a right hand underneath Hoover's ribcage. Hoover let out a lung full of air as it connected. Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Brussard scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head. A right hand to the body from Brussard.
A nice left hand lands by Brussard.
Brussard scores with a shoulder strike. Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Hoover avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage. Good body shot from Brussard.
A right handed body shot lands from Brussard.
Still in the clinch, Brussard scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Brussard.
A short right from Brussard on the inside. Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brussard lands a nice shot to the body. Brussard lands a body shot. Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. 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! Brussard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Brussard. Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brussard lands with a right to the head. Brussard lands a shot to the body.#T4# Brussard pushes Hoover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brussard lands with a short shot to the head. Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard working some nice short punches in the clinch. A hook to the body from Brussard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brussard. Brussard lands an uppercut. Brussard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover. Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brussard scores with a shoulder strike. Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brussard is leaning against Hoover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brussard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brussard lands a body shot. Brussard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hoover takes a shot to the head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brussard scores with a hook to the body. Brussard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hoover is rocked! A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD# Brussard drops Hoover with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoover looks back up at him and smiles so Brussard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hoover is still on wobbly legs! Can Brussard finish him? A slow jab from Brussard misses its intended target. Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brussard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoover seems to have recovered his senses. Brussard connects with a leg kick. Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick. Jab from Hoover. This has been an exciting period of action! Brussard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoover is just out of range. Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brussard. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover is breathing heavily. Hoover slips a straight right by Brussard. Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
#T1# Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brussard moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brussard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Brussard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brussard connects with a leg kick. A combination from Hoover does no damage. Brussard is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Brussard lands a slapping body shot.
Brussard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brussard cracks Hoover with a left hook right on the temple and Hoover goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brussard lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hoover is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krypton Brussard! A victorious Krypton Brussard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Posta moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and Posta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Posta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoover tries to clinch but Posta is having none of it. Hoover lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Posta out cold! Posta is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover! Caulo Posta spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'. |
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Event:
NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Costa throws a big shot that misses. Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa only half commits to the counter leg kick. Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hoover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa. Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover. #CL# Hoover gets a clinch. #TD2# Costa has hold of one of Hoover's legs. Hoover is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Hoover keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass. Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Costa passes into half guard. Hoover is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Costa is stalling here. Hoover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hoover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Costa is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it. #T1# Costa manages to get back to half guard. Hoover tries to stand but can't do so whilst Costa controls his leg. Costa wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Costa has his hands clasped together around Hoover's back. He's all about the action. Costa is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Costa trying to control here.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hoover tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position. Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoover from advancing to side control. Costa wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU# Hoover stands up from half guard. Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from Costa misses. Hoover looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well. Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Hoover's ribs.#T3# Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoover was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Costa stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position. Costa throws a big elbow that misses. Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving. Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Costa is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hoover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hoover preventing the sweep. Hoover controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Costa has a closed guard, preventing Hoover from standing up. Costa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Danny Hoover 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# Hoover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Costa lands with a straight right. Hoover didn't see that one coming. Hoover blocks a jab. Costa throws a big shot that misses. Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hoover checks a leg kick. Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hoover scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Hoover darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage. Costa avoids the elbow strike from Hoover, against the cage.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Costa avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range. Hoover misses with a double jab.
#T1# Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Costa is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover. Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hoover takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy. Hoover is looking to clinch. Hoover misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely. Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa. Costa fails with the takedown. Hoover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing. Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Hoover's head back.
#T2# Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense. Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa. Costa throws a big shot that misses. Hoover avoids the body shot from Costa.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time. Hoover throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa lands a jab to the nose. Hoover tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range. Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Hoover breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hoover being controlled for a moment. Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoover keeps working. #T3# Costa working the strikes but Hoover uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Hoover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving. Hoover wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him. Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa. Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Costa throws a leg kick but Hoover moved away. Costa walks into a jab. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Costa throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Costa misses with a body shot.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hoover dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Costa trying to control the position but instead, Hoover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage. Costa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa. Costa is looking for the big counter here. Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoover misses with a straight right. Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs. Hoover blocks a jab. Hoover is looking to land body kicks. Costa throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range. Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.#T1# Hoover staying out of range there. Hoover tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it. Costa throws a front kick aimed at Hoover's knee but Hoover avoids it well. Nice defenses there by Costa. Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease. Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Costa takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses. Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Costa goes for a double leg but Hoover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoover continues to drive forward. This has been an exciting period of action! Costa cracks Hoover with a good jab. Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Costa moves out of range of the strikes. Hoover throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot. Hoover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# Costa clinches. Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
#BC# Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far. Costa throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range. Costa throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.#T3# Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot. Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Costa connects with a leg kick. Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Costa throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Costa throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily. Hoover lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Hoover misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.#T4# Nice shot lands for Hoover.#TD2# Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there. Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Costa stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Costa is looking to stall here but Hoover recovers full guard. Danny Hoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hoover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Costa trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom. Costa won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Hoover. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hoover is looking to counter punch. Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decker's head. Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover misses with a left hand and Decker counters with a left to the body. A shot to the liver by Decker. Beautiful body shot. Decker avoids the body shot from Hoover.
Decker swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Decker. Decker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decker throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Decker swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A leg kick checked by Hoover.#T1# Danga de danga de dang - Decker scores with a four punch combination! Hoover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Decker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decker. Decker obviously looking to wear him down.
Decker blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Decker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Decker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Decker scrambles back to his feet. Hoover tries to clinch up and Decker counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Hoover rushes Decker and presses him up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Decker. Decker being controlled against the cage.#BC# Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Decker misses with a leg kick. #T2# A telegraphed right hand from Hoover misses the target. Hoover dips to his left and cracks Decker with an uppercut! Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker. Hoover throws a hook but Decker avoids it easily. Decker is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs. Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease. Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover. Hoover slips under a jab. A head kick by Hoover misses and Decker counters with a nice uppercut. Decker throws a leg kick but Hoover checks it. Nice defenses there by Hoover. Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease. Decker throws a counter combo. Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease. Hoover slips a jab and a cross from Decker.
#T3# Hoover dodges the punch combination from Decker.
Hoover throws a leg kick and Decker counters with a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Decker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucca Decker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoover throws a series of punches but Decker avoids them all with ease. Decker misses with a double jab.
Decker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hoover fails in his attempt to clinch. Hoover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decker as he jumps to the side. #T4# Decker lands with a kick to the temple. Hoover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This has been an exciting period of action! Hoover misses with a left hand and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Hoover pushes Decker up against the cage in a clinch. Decker gets through Hoover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease. Hoover misses with a double jab
and Hoover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hoover misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice inside leg kick there by Decker. That's going to slow Hoover down. Decker dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Decker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hoover wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance. Hoover tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt. Hoover lands a lovely overhand right. Decker misses with a looping left. Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter. Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decker is trying to counter with his kicks. Decker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hoover misses with a combination
and Decker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Decker counters with a nice uppercut. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hoover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Decker momentarily.
#T1# Hoover misses with a two punch combination.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker. A telegraphed right hand from Decker misses the target. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Decker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Decker duly obliges. Decker throws a good cross that connects.
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Decker throws out a counter right but Hoover avoids it with no problem. Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Decker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoover with a body shot. Decker throws a chopping leg kick but Hoover manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hoover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Decker takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker. Decker throws a good cross that connects.
Decker tried to score with a low kick but Hoover checks it. Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Hoover scores with a one two! Decker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. Decker throws a nice head kick!
Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker counters with a leg kick. Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hoover throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoover!
Decker looks to land a combination but Hoover avoids it well. Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decker. Lucca Decker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hoover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decker. Decker circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Decker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Decker clinches up against the cage. Decker lands a shot to the body. A bit of stalling here from Decker.
#BC# Hoover breaks the clinch.
#T3# Hoover slips a jab from Decker. Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decker throws out the jab. Decker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoover. Hoover tries to clinch but Decker is having none of it. Hoover backing away here, and Decker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Decker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hoover throws a lazy head kick and Decker counters with a stiff right hand. Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely. Hoover takes a body punch but keeps moving. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoover swinging wildly here.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoover steps away.#T4# Decker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Decker. Decker misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoover moves out of range of the leg kick from Decker. A low kick lands for Decker.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Hoover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hoover throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Hoover. It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Decker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoover. Hoover avoids the body shot from Decker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Decker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Nice cross by Decker.#CL# Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decker, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Decker breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker. Decker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Decker.
Decker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoover was well out of range. Poor timing from Decker. Hoover scores with a three punch combo!
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Decker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Decker thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker. Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Decker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Decker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decker connects with an inside leg kick. Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hoover misses with an uppercut. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker. As Decker looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Decker just gets out of the way. Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Decker throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoover is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Decker misses with a body shot.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Decker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. As Decker looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Decker just gets out of the way. Decker throws a right and a left that both miss. Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Decker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Decker misses with a leg kick. #T2# Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decker blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Hoover tried to score with a low kick but Decker checks it. Decker throws a leg kick which misses Hoover's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoover tries to avoid it. Decker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decker throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it. Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Decker lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand. Hoover slips under a jab. Decker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Decker lands a jab. Hoover throws a series of strikes that have Decker backpedaling.
#T3# Decker thows a left - swing and a miss! Hoover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Decker misses the jab. Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Decker misses its intended target. Hoover drops his hands momentarily and Decker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hoover fails with the takedown and Decker counters with a stiff right hand. Hoover throws a combination that misses and Decker counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hoover is rocked!#CL2# Decker has closed the distance and engaged Hoover in a clinch.
Oh Hoover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Decker breaks the clinch.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Decker avoids it well. It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Decker moves away from the strike by Hoover. Hoover seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Decker rushes Hoover and presses him up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decker'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.#BC2# Decker breaks the clinch.
Hoover blocks the body kick.
Decker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hoover tries to clinch but Decker moves away letting Decker counter with a right hand. Decker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off. Hoover tries to clinch up but Decker circles away and keeps his distance. Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hoover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Decker moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoover checks a leg kick. Lucca Decker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Decker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoover's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucca Decker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Decker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Decker! |
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Event:
NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover misses with a double jab
letting River counter with a right hand. River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it. Hoover throws a combination that misses and River counters with a stiff right hand. Hoover throws a combination that misses #KD2# and River counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoover! River lets Hoover back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hoover is rocked! River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoover is landing a low percentage of strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. River throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hoover clean off his feet! He's out cold! River stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River! During a confident post fight interview, Bill River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Hoover closes the distance and clinches. Hoover tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage. Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan misses with a looping left. A big left from Hogan misses. As Hogan looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Hogan just gets out of the way.#CL2# Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan. Hoover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan jabs Hoover to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hogan swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
#T1# Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Hoover clinches up against the cage. Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoover. A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land. Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
#BC# Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Hogan clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center. A big left from Hogan misses. Hogan misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hogan throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it. Hogan looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range. Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Hoover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Hoover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogan tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab. Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hogan misses with a body shot
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away.
#CL2# Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position. #BC2# Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan misses with a right hand and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2# Hogan clinches up with Hoover and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch.
Jaxson Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hoover slips a straight right by Hogan. Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Hoover lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hogan to the mat! #ROC#Hogan is rocked! Hoover content to control rather than advance. Hogan is still in real trouble! Can Hoover finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoover passes the guard and advances to mount! Hogan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hoover has taken his back - oops! Hoover trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hogan doesn't escape. Hoover seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hogan for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Hogan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Hogan is trying to get back to his feet but Hoover has full control of the position and if anything, Hogan has just worked his way into a worse spot. Hoover has good solid back control here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hoover's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Hogan is trying to stand back up. Hoover just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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 Danny Hoover will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hogan misses the body punch and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hogan misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely. Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss! Hogan misses with a straight right. Hogan tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing. Hoover throws a shot to the body.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hoover counters with a series of strikes. Hogan will be more careful next time no doubt. Hogan thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab. Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side. Hogan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2# Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2# Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hogan throws a big shot that misses. Hogan throws a body shot but no joy. Hogan takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses. Hogan misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming. A big right from Hogan misses. Hoover throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range. Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoover's head. Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far. Hoover tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover blocks a jab. Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hogan cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hoover misses with a double jab.
#T2# Hogan misses with a body punch
and Hoover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoover keeps the fight on the outside. Hoover is looking for a counter combo. A left lands for Hogan. Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan. Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively. No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Hogan rushes Hoover and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hogan misses with a looping right. Hogan misses the body punch and Hoover counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hogan to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hoover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nye throws a big counter combination but Hoover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Nye moves into the clinch.#BC# Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoover tries to clinch up. No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab. Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoover throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease. Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. 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. Nye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nye misses with a two punch combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side. #T1# Nye swinging wildly here.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover stalks Nye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nye's face. Nye staggers backwards, shaken. Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
#TD2# Hoover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nye to the mat! Nye manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES# Nye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Nye drives through and clinches with Hoover against the cage.
Hoover avoids a wild elbow strike from Nye. Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Hoover breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Hoover fails with a takedown attempt. Hobert Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover. Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet. Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range. Nye defending well as Hoover loads up on a big left hand. Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nye.
Nye misses with a leg kick. A head kick misses from Hoover. Nye connects with a solid leg kick. Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hoover shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well. Hoover blocks a low kick nicely. A combination from Hoover does no damage. #CL# Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC# Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nye's head. Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL# Nye closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2# Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoover keeps the fight on the outside. Hoover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hoover throws a right and a left that Nye avoids nicely. #CL# Nye takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hoover misses with a combination
#CL# and Nye counters by clinching up. Nye is trying to break free.#BC# Nye manages to break the clinch.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hoover misses with a double jab.
Nye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2# and Hoover counters with a crisp one two that drops Nye! Hoover thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nye to his feet! Nye is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nye is rocked! Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oh Nye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hoover catches Nye with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nye forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoover lands with a good body shot. Hoover throws a series of punches but Lauzier moves out of range. Hoover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lauzier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut. Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands. Hoover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier. Hoover swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Lauzier misses. Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier misses the jab. Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover. Hoover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Lauzier misses. Hoover's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1# Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoover misses with a looping left. Lauzier is looking to counter punch. Hoover staying out of range there. Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hoover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauzier tries to avoid it but Hoover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauzier to the ground. Lauzier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lauzier throws out a powerful jab. Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range. Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover. Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely. A big right from Lauzier misses. Lauzier slips under a jab from Hoover. Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good jab. Lauzier misses with a hook. Hoover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes. Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. 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! A big right from Lauzier misses. Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lauzier scores with a hook. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier. Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. Hoover tries to counter with a clinch but Lauzier shakes him off and moves away. Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily. Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoover throws a counter combo. Hoover defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand. Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.#T3# Lauzier lands an overhand right. Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier. Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.#BC2# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoover swinging wildly here.
Hoover tries to move into range but Lauzier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lauzier misses the jab. Hoover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover. Hoover moves out of range of the strikes. Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming. Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Lauzier. Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier. Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.#T4# A jab from Lauzier misses. Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier. Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hoover wants to clinch. Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily. Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Hoover moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Lauzier misses. Hoover cracks Lauzier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hoover stalks Lauzier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzier's face. Lauzier staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it. Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hoover misses with a double jab.
Lauzier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoover. Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Hoover closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hoover moves to clinch but Lauzier breaks away and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss! Hoover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lauzier eats them both and turns towards Hoover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range. A nice combination there by Hoover.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage. Gabriel Lauzier is winning the standup battle so far. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier. Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzier. Nice takedown defense from Lauzier. No joy for Hoover on that attempt. Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover blocks it. A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lauzier connects with a single shot there. Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hoover misses. Lauzier throws a big shot that misses. Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier. Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there. A punch combination from Hoover misses. Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big left from Lauzier misses. Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier. Lauzier cracks Hoover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2# Lauzier misses with a hook. Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hoover is looking to clinch. Lauzier misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely. Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Hoover. No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Lauzier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hoover just leaning against Lauzier, taking a breather. #BC2# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lauzier throws a big shot that misses. Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily. Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier. Hoover walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier. Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside. Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauzier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat. Lauzier is looking to counter punch. Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.#T3# Lauzier with a jab. Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw. A lazy left from Lauzier finds it's target. Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Lauzier finds it's way through Hoover's defenses. Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range. Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hoover throws a right hand that Lauzier ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzier also avoids with ease. Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes. Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoover throws a head kick that misses. #T4# Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Lauzier does it's job there. Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoover momentarily.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hoover misses with a straight left. Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand. Hoover misses with a low kick.
Hoover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hoover. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw. Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there. Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier. Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier. Hoover moves out of range of the strikes. Hoover lands a two punch combo.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A punch combination from Hoover misses. Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range. Hoover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A nice combination there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lauzier thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lauzier connects with a jab. Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier. Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.#T1# Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier. Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover. The crowd cheers as Lauzier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoover doesn't seem phased though. Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier. Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it. Hoover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lauzier back to the cage. Hoover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoover's head. Nice shot lands for Lauzier. A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target. Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. #T2# A punch combination from Hoover misses. Lauzier lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand. Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier. Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time. Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier. Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoover is looking for the big counter here. Hoover tries to clinch up. No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range. Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A jab from Lauzier misses. Hoover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Lauzier. Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target. Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.#T3# Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A countering left hand to the body from Hoover misses. Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hoover shoots in but Lauzier avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover. Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily. Lauzier misses with a looping right. Hoover throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily. No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt. Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2# Hoover rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Lauzier circles away.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Lauzier pushes him off. Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range. Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.#T4# Hoover slips under a jab. Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range. A big right from Lauzier misses. #CL2# Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Lauzier breaks from the clinch.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lauzier finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoover's head. A jab from Lauzier misses. Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it. Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lauzier misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoover misses with a takedown attempt and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier. Hoover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
And that's the end of the fight! Gabriel Lauzier showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier! During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Lauzier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoover on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoover's guard now, I'm sure. James won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. James is looking to advance position but Hoover has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James is working to get back to half guard.
Hoover content just to control the position here. #T1# James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Hoover wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2# James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up. Hoover wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely. James tries to hold on but Hoover pushes him away. #T3##SU# Hoover get's back to his feet. James misses with an uppercut. Hoover misses with a wild body shot. Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big right from James misses. James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it. Hoover attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away. A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick. James avoids a kick to the body.
#CL# Hoover clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage. Hoover tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC# Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in but no luck this time. Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by James. James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# It's a brutal combination of punches from Hoover! James is backing up but he can't get away as Hoover lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops James and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1# Hoover lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.#CL# Hoover clinches. Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Lawson is rocked!#CL# Hoover takes the fight into the clinch. Hoover lands an elbow that stopped Lawson in his tracks for a moment. Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoover finish him?#BC# Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Hoover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawson napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lawson can't do much from the bottom here. Hoover wants to stand but Lawson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Hoover wants to get up but he can't break Lawson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Hoover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawson, up you get! Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoover avoids it really well and circles away. Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss. Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hoover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hoover punishes Lawson's body with a nice straight punch. Lawson looks winded!#CL# Hoover takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoover is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Hoover circles away and we're back to standing. Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lawson.#T2# Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoover lands with a right that hurts Lawson. Lawson looks to clinch but Hoover throws a short knee that drops Lawson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1# Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoover. Cole looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hoover slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Hoover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hoover throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Hoover. That snapped Cole's head back.
Hoover cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cole throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it. Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Tammy Cole has been cut. No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cole throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range. Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cole throws a right and a left that Hoover avoids nicely. Hoover's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hoover throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hoover lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hoover scores with a jab to the body. Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hoover with a nice calf kick. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole. Tammy Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet. Cole throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range. Cole looks to land a combination but Hoover avoids it well. Hoover with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cole connects with a crisp jab. Nice cross by Hoover. Cole scores with a one two! Hoover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Cole throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hoover's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoover duly obliges. Cole throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Hoover counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tammy Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cole throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease. Cole throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range. Cole misses with the combination.
Cole is breathing heavily.#T2# Hoover's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoover duly obliges. Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing. Hoover lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
#ROC2#Cole is rocked! Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Hoover.#CL2# Hoover clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Hoover clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Hoover manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Hoover closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.#BC# Cole breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Cole misses with a looping left. Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively. Hoover slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Hoover defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand. A left lands for Hoover. Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing. Cole throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease. Cole misses with the combination.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Cole tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cole lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoover backs up against the cage.
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! Cole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2# Hoover rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Hoover breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoover jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.#T4# Some wild striking there from Cole.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Hoover clinches. Hoover content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing. Hoover slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cole tries to move into range but Hoover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hoover lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target. Hoover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
#KD2# Hoover lands a left and a right that send Cole crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Hoover will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tammy Cole's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cole throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease. As Cole backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all. Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hoover connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cole! He's out on his feet! Hoover rushes in and drops Cole with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1# Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Afonso Padilha has been cut. Padilha throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it. Padilha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hoover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Padilha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Hoover. Padilha does a little dance to reset his feet. Padilha lands with a nice body punch. Padilha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover. Hoover feints the counter takedown. Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hoover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Padilha in his tracks. A combination from Hoover does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Padilha misses the target. Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover slips a straight right by Padilha. Hoover digs a good body shot into Padilha's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoover slips under a jab from Padilha. Padilha connects with a right hand. Hoover shakes it off. A big left from Padilha misses. Hoover throws a right hand that Padilha ducks under and follows up with a left that Padilha also avoids with ease. Padilha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Padilha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hoover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoover.#T1# Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Padilha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Padilha throws a body shot but no joy. Padilha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily. And Hoover tries to counter it with a takedown but Padilha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hoover wants to clinch up but Padilha keeps it at a distance. Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Padilha.#CL2# Hoover clinches up with Padilha and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Padilha. Hoover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hoover misses with the combination.
Padilha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hoover moves out of range as Padilha strikes. Hoover throws a combination. Padilha tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The fighters circling - Padilha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Padilha moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Padilha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.#T2# Padilha connects with a nice looking jab.
Padilha scores with a jab. Hoover acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hoover with a jab. Padilha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hoover throws a right hand that Padilha ducks under and follows up with a left that Padilha also avoids with ease. Padilha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Padilha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Padilha. Hoover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padilha moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Padilha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Padilha is looking to counter punch. Padilha misses with a straight right. Hoover moves out of range as Padilha strikes. Padilha swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoover. Padilha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.#T3# Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Padilha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover misses with a two punch combination.
Hoover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Padilha throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot. Padilha misses with a hook.#CL2# Hoover gets in close and instigates a clinch. Padilha is defending well against a takedown attempt. A frustrated look appears on Padilha's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Padilha thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Padilha misses the target. #CL2# Hoover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Padilha is defending well for now. Padilha tries to throw a body punch but Hoover avoids it by throwing Padilha back against the cage. #BC2# Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Hoover.
#T4# Padilha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoover was well out of range. Poor timing from Padilha. Padilha misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming. Padilha takes one on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Padilha. Padilha lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Padilha moves out of range. Padilha dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Padilha. Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hoover throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoover slips a straight right by Padilha. Afonso Padilha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Padilha looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hoover dominated that round. The cut man is working on Afonso Padilha's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hoover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Padilha counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoover throws a right and a left that Padilha avoids nicely. Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Hoover. Padilha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoover. Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Padilha is rocked! Padilha misses with a looping left.#KD2# Hoover lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Padilha sprawling to the canvas. Hoover follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Padilha hang on? Oh Padilha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Hoover stands up from half guard. A slow jab from Padilha misses its intended target. #KD2# Hoover drops Padilha with a big left hand and mounts him. Padilha is in big trouble! #CUT2#Afonso Padilha's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Hoover throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Padilha has his hands clasped together but Hoover breaks the hold and Padilha is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hoover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Hoover! |
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