Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Hoost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Hoost.
Hoost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett misses with a takedown #KD#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howlett! Hoost lets Howlett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Howlett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Howlett shoots and misses
and Hoost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hoost as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.#T1#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Hoost circles away easily
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hercules Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Howlett avoids it.
Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoost sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Hoost counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch.
Hoost lands a shot to the body.
Hoost cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Howlett looks winded!
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoost scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
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!
Hoost scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hoost on the inside.
Hoost lands a body shot.
Hoost pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost throws a big uppercut that drops Howlett! More strikes from Hoost and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howlett lies dazed against the cage as Hoost celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Chai
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekbomb throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Hoost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hoost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekbomb is looking to chop away at Hoost's legs.
Hoost defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekbomb.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoost lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Hoost throws a body kick. #T2#
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekbomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoost throws the kick towards the body but Ekbomb avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ekbomb.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekbomb throws a good cross that connects.
Ekbomb falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ekbomb walks into a jab.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekbomb lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
Hoost moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ekbomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoost manages to avoid it.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Ekbomb avoids it with no problem.
Whack! Ekbomb lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoost. The ref tackles Ekbomb to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoost was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hoost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Hoost.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoost.
Hoost slips a jab from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Hoost avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hoost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoost blocks a jab.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Hoost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hoost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
Hoost feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson sizes up Hoost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hoost counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson punishes Hoost's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson tests Hoost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Hoost moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to Hoost's midsection.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hoost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoost misses.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hoost ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoost also avoids with ease.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
Hoost throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoost throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoost.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Hoost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hoost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoost misses.
A slow jab from Hoost misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Hoost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Hoost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jackson. #T1#
Hoost throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hoost ducks down to avoid it.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hoost moved out of range nicely.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson cracks Hoost with a good jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
Hoost scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoost on the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoost.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Hoost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Hoost lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost rattles Jackson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jackson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hoost dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jackson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo 2
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Kruczek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoost.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoost misses its target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruczek.
Kruczek thows a leg kick but Hoost checks it
and Hoost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruczek tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruczek throws a low kick, looking for Hoost's leg but Hoost calmly moves out of range.
Hoost is looking for a counter combo.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruczek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoost doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruczek throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruczek throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Kruczek throws a body punch but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoost takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruczek misses the body punch
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruczek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoost at a distance.
Kruczek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruczek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoost stuffs the takedown.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek closes the distance but Hoost moves to the side
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kruczek throws an overhand right that lands on Hoost's shoulder, as Hoost tries to avoid the shot.
Hoost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruczek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoost blocks the leg kick.
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination.
Hoost thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hoost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoost wants it to stay on the feet.
Kruczek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Kruczek misses.
Kruczek tried to score with a low kick but Hoost checks it.
Hoost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Kruczek is predictable there
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kruczek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoost blocks the leg kick.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kruczek avoids it.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the body
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruczek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruczek lands a nice hook to Hoost's body. Hoost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruczek misses with a left hand
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruczek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Hoost checks it.
Kruczek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Hoost counters with a quick kick to the body but Kruczek blocks it.#T4#
Kruczek doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoost circles away.
Kruczek throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kruczek is predictable there
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kruczek cracks a nice hook into Hoost's ribs.
Kruczek misses with a jab to the body
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoost checks a leg kick.
Hoost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruczek just manages to avoid it.
Kruczek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruczek throws an overhand right that lands on Hoost's shoulder, as Hoost tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hoost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruczek misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hoost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruczek throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruczek with a nice calf kick.
Kruczek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruczek sizes up Hoost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoost moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruczek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses with the combination.
Hoost is looking to counter punch.
Kruczek tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruczek with a poor takedown
letting Hoost counter with a right hand.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kruczek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kruczek really felt that one!
Kruczek lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruczek throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruczek throws a combination that misses
and Hoost counters with a body kick that stops Kruczek in his tracks momentarily.
Kruczek is breathing heavily.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Kruczek is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Kruczek misses the target.
Kruczek is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
Hoost drops his hands momentarily and Kruczek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruczek seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruczek throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoost checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Kruczek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoost was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruczek.
Hoost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kruczek misses with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruczek's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruczek has a takedown stuffed.
Hoost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruczek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruczek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruczek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruczek.
Kruczek takes a little break here. Hoost wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kruczek passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoost! #T3#
Hoost regains half guard.
Hoost has his hands clasped together around Kruczek's back. He's all about the action.
Kruczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Kruczek is continuing to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoost tries to roll over but Kruczek keeps him under control.
Kruczek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruczek wants to free his trapped foot but Hoost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kruczek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoost checks it well.
It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruczek misses with a low kick.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Hoost moved away.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Hoost moved away.
Hoost is looking for a counter combo.
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruczek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruczek throws a leg kick
enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruczek. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoost slips under a jab.
Hoost thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kruczek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoost under the eye.#T1#
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoost as he jumps to the side.
Hoost tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruczek avoided it.
Kruczek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoost.
Hoost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruczek scores with a nice right hand.
Kruczek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoost counters with a nice body kick.
Kruczek takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Hoost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruczek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruczek.
Kruczek takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Kruczek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hercules Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoost checks a low kick from Kruczek.
Hoost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruczek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruczek.
Kruczek throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Hoost counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruczek toppling to the canvas! Kruczek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoost finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruczek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoost counters with a right hand from hell and Kruczek is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Hoost!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoost defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Hoost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoost swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a shot to the head.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoost lands a left hand.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hoost.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards. #ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!#T2#
Hoost dips a shoulder and cracks Gabriel with a mighty uppercut! Gabriel falls back against the cage and Hoost unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gabriel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hoost screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Sirah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sirah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sirah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sirah.#TD2#
Sirah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoost quickly recovers to half guard.
Sirah wants to pass the guard but Hoost is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirah works his way into full mount!
Hoost is squirming around, avoiding Sirah's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Sirah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sirah has hold of Hoost's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hoost manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sirah looking to control but Hoost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sirah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hoost is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Sirah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Sirah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sirah working a defensive guard but Hoost manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sirah regains half guard.
Sirah trying to control but Hoost postures up.
Sirah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoost haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sirah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hoost slows the pace down in half guard.
Sirah wants to improve his position but Hoost is controlling well.
Sirah felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sirah gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sirah looking for a guillotine here but Hoost defends easily. #SUB2#
Sirah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sirah working for submissions but it's allowed Hoost to get to half guard.
Sirah is trying to control but Hoost passes into side control!
Sirah is looking to regain half guard here but Hoost keeps moving and retains side control.
Sirah keeps trying to improve his position.
Sirah regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirah moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sirah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sirah dominated that round.
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#
Sirah fails with the takedown.
Hoost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sirah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoost tries to avoid it but Sirah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoost to the ground. Hoost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sirah shoots in for a double leg but Hoost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Hoost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sirah.
Sirah fails with the takedown
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirah misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Hoost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoost finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirah closes the distance and clinches up with Hoost, looking for a takedown. Sirah pushes Hoost against the cage but Hoost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sirah dives in and grabs Hoost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoost pushes down on Sirah's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoost misses the target.
No luck for Sirah with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Hoost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hercules Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Hoost counters with a quick kick to the body but Sirah blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirah.
Sirah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sirah.
It looked like Hoost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirah.
Sirah misses the body punch #KD#
and Hoost counters with a nice right hand that sends Sirah toppling to the canvas! Sirah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoost finish him?!#ROC#Sirah is rocked!
Sirah misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoost counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sirah out cold! What a finish! Hoost is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Hoost!

Event: CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Oleman stuns Hoost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oleman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab.
Oleman misses the jab.
Hoost scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Hoost's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hoost does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Homas Oleman has been cut.
Oleman looks to clinch
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Oleman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Oleman moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Hoost lands a hook that snaps the head of Oleman backwards. #T1#
Oleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Oleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Hoost blocks an uppercut.
Oleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoost.
Oleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoost's elbow.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Hoost as the two fighters clinch.
Oleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoost up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoost. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoost.
Oleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoost lands a shot to the body.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Hoost lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oleman.
Oleman working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oleman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Hoost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleman taking a breather.
Hoost misses with some punches.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost gets through Oleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oleman.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Oleman tries to work over Hoost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oleman can't find room to land a body shot as Hoost controls the action.
Hoost throws a head punch that misses.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hoost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoost. #T4#
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.
Hoost tries a body shot but Oleman blocks it.
Hoost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Oleman looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Hoost to work.
Hoost works on Oleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oleman.
Hoost misses with some punches.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Oleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homas Oleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoost moves forwards but Oleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleman throws a looping overhand right but Hoost ducks down to avoid it.
Hoost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Oleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman works Hoost's body with a nice hook.
Oleman scores with a hook.
Oleman misses with a body shot
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Oleman gets a clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Oleman.
Hercules Hoost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoosts head.
A bit of stalling here from Oleman.
Hoost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oleman working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Oleman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoost tries to work over Oleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Oleman blocks it.
Oleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleman.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Oleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoost is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Oleman misses with the head strike.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oleman lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oleman blocks a body shot from Hoost.
A right hand to the body from Hoost.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Hoost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Oleman blocks it.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oleman.
Oleman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoost.
The referee calls for Oleman to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoost.#T3#
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Oleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoost is keeping busy.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost tries to land knees in the clinch but Oleman avoids the damage to the body.
Oleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oleman fails to land.
Oleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleman can do to turn this around?
Oleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oleman blocks it with crossed arms.
Oleman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoost.
A short uppercut from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleman's elbow.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Oleman is blocking nicely.
Oleman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hoost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoost gets through Oleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oleman avoiding damage as Hoost throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Oleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oleman tries to throw a body punch but Hoost avoids it by throwing Oleman back against the cage.
Oleman taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Hoost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Homas Oleman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oleman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoost misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Hoost, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oleman scores with a jab. Hoost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoost throws a hook to the side of Oleman's head but Oleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Oleman misses.
Oleman is looking to clinch.
Oleman looks to clinch
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Oleman was not able to check.
Homas Oleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoost circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoost takes one to the chin there.
Hoost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oleman wants to clinch but Hoost slips to the side
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Oleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oleman slips under a jab.
Oleman tries to clinch but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Oleman closes the distance and clinches.
Hercules Hoost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoost tries a body shot but Oleman blocks it.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Oleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oleman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oleman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Oleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoosts head.
Oleman taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoost.
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleman tries to throw a body punch but Hoost avoids it by throwing Oleman back against the cage.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Hoost.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Hoost.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Oleman prevents a body shot from Hoost. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Oleman fails to land.
Oleman blocking some punches.
Oleman avoiding damage as Hoost throws knees to the body.
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoost scores with a shot to the side of Oleman's head.
Oleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoost letting Oleman take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Homas Oleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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 Hercules Hoost.
Well Hoost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules Hoost!

Event: CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hoost forces Cabrera back against the cage and clinches.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabrera.
Hoost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Hoost manages to get underhooks.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Cabrera is working for takedown but Hoost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haakon Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera trying to control the position here.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabrera advances position into side control!
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Hoost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoost keeps working.
Cabrera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoost sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cabrera misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoost is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Cabrera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cabrera but great work by Hoost.#T3#
Hoost controls the position.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Hoost stalls from top position.
I wouldn't like to be where Cabrera is right now.
Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cabrera on the ground.
Hoost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera stays in close to Hoost's body and controls the position.
Hoost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoost tries to get out of the position.
Cabrera trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haakon Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hoost moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoost smiles and moves away.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoost throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera dives in and grabs Hoost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoost pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoost sprawls well. Hoost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Hoost's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haakon Cabrera.
Hoost slips a straight right by Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost connects with a single shot there.
Hoost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Haakon Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoost as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoost throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera dives in and grabs Hoost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoost pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hoost counter with a right hand.
Hoost wants to clinch.#T2#
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera with a poor takedown
and Hoost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Cabrera moves forwards but Hoost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hercules Hoost is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cabrera misses with a body punch
enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera fails with the takedown
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoost should have avoided that one.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Cabrera fails with the takedown.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it.#CL2#
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoost to keep the fight standing.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabrera is defending well for now.#T4#
Hoost lands a nice uppercut.
Hoost blocking some punches.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
A hook to the body from Hoost. #TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Hoost is posturing up here but Cabrera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hoost tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hoost has to tap! Slick submission there by Cabrera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haakon Cabrera!
After winning the bout, Haakon Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Oyelowo drives through with a takedown into Hoost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyelowo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoost is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Oyelowo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oyelowo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oyelowo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oyelowo passes Hoost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oyelowo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hoost is defending against the submission attempts here by Oyelowo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oyelowo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Hoost tries to kick Oyelowo off in order to stand up. Oyelowo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Oyelowo in side control, throwing shots but Hoost defends.
Oyelowo wants to control but Hoost is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oyelowo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoost is defending well. #SUB#
Oyelowo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoost tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Oyelowo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hoost is trying to escape and Oyelowo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hoost is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oyelowo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Oyelowo!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Oyelowo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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