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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and moves away.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws a counter combo.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jarrah Hooper has been cut.
Emelianenko jabs Hooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Hooper against the cage.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko is working Hooper over against the cage.
Hooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hooper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Hooper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is trying is best to control the position here.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko is controlling Hooper's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hooper is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hooper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.
Emelianenko keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooper wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hooper is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Emelianenko's temple.
Hooper winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hooper is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper. #T4#
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Hooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Emelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Hooper in close.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarrah Hooper's cut.
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#
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Emelianenko sends Hooper crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianenko is motioning to the referee to let Hooper up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hooper is rocked!#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hooper has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Emelianenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hooper seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emelianenko can turn it around.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper is trying to stall.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Hooper blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Emelianenko lands a body punch. #T1#
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrah Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko weaves into range and cracks Hooper right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hooper goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Emelianenko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanley Emelianenko!
Our winner, Stanley Emelianenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 138
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Hooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakabisha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Nakabisha moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nakabisha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakabisha moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakabisha counters with a nice body kick.
Nakabisha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands with a nice combination. Nakabisha backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakabisha slips under a jab from Hooper.
It looked like Nakabisha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hooper blocks the leg kick.
Hooper slips under a jab from Nakabisha.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Nakabisha.#T1#
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hooper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hooper being controlled here, momentarily.
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper trying to strike off his back.
Nakabisha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakabisha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper keeping full guard, as Nakabisha tries to pass. #T2#
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakabisha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooper is keeping the position for now.
Nakabisha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooper on the ground.
Nakabisha stays in close to Hooper's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Nakabisha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper slips a jab from Nakabisha.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Nakabisha avoids it easily.
Nakabisha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper wants to counter the offense by Nakabisha and move into the clinch position.
Hooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakabisha checks a leg kick.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakabisha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Nakabisha lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Hooper catches Nakabisha right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakabisha, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Nakabisha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakabisha looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Nakabisha looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Nakabisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hooper moves into range and clinches up with Nakabisha.
A nice left hand lands by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha working aggressively here.
#T4#
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakabisha or not.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Nakabisha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nakabisha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Nakabisha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Nakabisha scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha misses with a body kick.
Hooper scores with a jab.
We've been told by Nakabisha's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakabisha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Nakabisha shows good takedown defense.
Shinji Nakabisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrah Hooper.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakabisha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Shinji Nakabisha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Nakabisha misses its intended target.
Hooper moves out of range as Nakabisha strikes.
Nakabisha lands with a nice body kick.
Hooper tries to clinch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Nakabisha slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Nakabisha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakabisha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakabisha under the eye.
Nakabisha motions for Hooper to come forward. Nakabisha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakabisha.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha lands a front kick.
Nakabisha misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakabisha. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Nakabisha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nakabisha misses. #T1#
A left lands for Hooper.
Hooper jabs at Nakabisha's body.
Nice jab there from Hooper. #TD2#
Hooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper prevents Nakabisha from improving his position.
Hooper moves into full mount! Nakabisha won't be happy about that!
Hooper content just to control the position here. #T2#
Nakabisha holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hooper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nakabisha working to try and regain half guard.
Nakabisha tries to lock up and control but Hooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Hooper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakabisha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hooper working Nakabisha over with strikes here.
Hooper landing strikes from the mount.
Jarrah Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakabisha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hooper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Hooper looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakabisha defends it well. #SUB2#
Hooper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nakabisha has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Hooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakabisha is looking to escape.
Nakabisha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakabisha is in a horrible position here. Hooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hooper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakabisha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakabisha shrugs it off.
Nakabisha is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nakabisha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakabisha lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakabisha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Nakabisha.
Some wild striking there from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha thuds his shin into the meat of Hooper's side.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Nakabisha.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarrah Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hooper blocks the leg kick.
Nakabisha throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a right and a left that Nakabisha avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Nakabisha works the jab nicely.#T1#
Nakabisha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Nakabisha blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nakabisha.
Shinji Nakabisha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Nakabisha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Nakabisha lands a body shot.
Nakabisha missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper wants to counter the offense by Nakabisha and move into the clinch position.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Nakabisha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakabisha controls his hands.
Hooper lands a body punch.
Nakabisha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards. #T2#
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakabisha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakabisha takes a shot to the head.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakabisha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakabisha as Hooper tries to tie him up. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakabisha as Hooper tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooper.
Nakabisha misses with a body punch.
Hooper presses Nakabisha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakabisha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakabisha backwards.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakabisha's elbow.
Nakabisha tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakabisha. #T4#
A short right from Hooper on the inside. #TD2#
Hooper pulls guard successfully.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Nakabisha from controlling successfully.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but Nakabisha is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakabisha is one step ahead there.
Nakabisha wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Nakabisha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Shinji Nakabisha.
I think Nakabisha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Nakabisha! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooper momentarily.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Hooper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Hooper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanley Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses. #TD2#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hooper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hooper working away.
Hooper lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hooper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Emelianenko is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Check out the look on Hooper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Hooper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Hooper crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
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#
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Emelianenko cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooper momentarily.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hooper is rocked!
and Emelianenko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hooper! He's just covering up as Emelianenko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Stanley Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Hooper swings for the body but Young-Ho moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Young-Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Young-Ho. #CUT2#It looks like Jarrah Hooper has been cut.
Young-Ho throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Young-Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Young-Ho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Young-Ho is out of range.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Young-Ho is just out of range.
Young-Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Young-Ho cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hooper is rocked!
Hooper glances at the clock... BAM! Young-Ho nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hooper crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hooper is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Young-Ho!
An out of breath Lee Young-Ho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Retsu misses.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Retsu avoids it with no problem.
Retsu walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Retsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Retsu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Retsu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hooper punishes Retsu's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Retsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Retsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retsu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Jarrah Hooper has been cut.
Retsu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Retsu motions for Hooper to come forward. Retsu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Retsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Retsu tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Hooper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Hooper throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Retsu tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Retsu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eishuu Retsu has been cut.
Hooper distracts Retsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Retsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooper arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Retsu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrah Hooper!
A less than humble Jarrah Hooper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Hooper misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper lands with an overhand left.
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Puikkonen lands an uppercut.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hooper.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Puikkonen avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper is working Puikkonen over against the cage.
A short right from Puikkonen. #T1#
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper is leaning against Puikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hooper.
#TD2#
Hooper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puikkonen regains guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Puikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Puikkonen shoots in.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puikkonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.#T3#
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Hooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Puikkonen!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Hooper stalls from top position.#T4#
Hooper tries to score with some ground and pound. Puikkonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper throws a strike aimed at the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Puikkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper trying to control the action but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hooper throws a series of punches but Puikkonen moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Puikkonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooper.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Puikkonen slips the punch.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Puikkonen avoids it with no problem.
Puikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper lands a really nice looking cross but Puikkonen seems unphased.
Puikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Puikkonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Puikkonen manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Puikkonen blocks nicely.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Jarrah Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper advances to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puikkonen is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Puikkonen tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Puikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puikkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper is trying to control. Puikkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Hooper throwing shots but Puikkonen is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hooper gets a double leg takedown into Puikkonen's guard.
Hooper stays in close to Puikkonen's body and controls the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hooper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puikkonen can't fight it off and eventually Hooper manages to take the fight to the floor. Puikkonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen slips a jab from Hooper.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper circles away easily
and Hooper counters with a series of strikes. Puikkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Puikkonen is rocked!
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Puikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hooper counters with a right hand that sends Puikkonen tumbling to the canvas! Can Hooper finish him? He dives into Puikkonen's guard looking to do just that!
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jari Puikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hooper postures up in Puikkonen's guard and throws a big left but Puikkonen blocks it.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puikkonen is fighting to break Hooper's control of his arms but Hooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puikkonen throws an elbow that misses. Hooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puikkonen's guard. Nice move by Hooper!#REVB#
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Puikkonen is keeping the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!#REVR#
Puikkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper pulls Puikkonen in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooper is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Puikkonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Hooper throws a strike but Puikkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puikkonen won't allow Hooper to sweep him here.
Puikkonen postures up.
Hooper is controlling Puikkonen's posture.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Puikkonen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrah Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Hooper slips a straight right by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho misses with a straight left.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper digs a good hook to Young-Ho's body.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young-Ho is pulling down on Hooper's head. It's preventing any offense from Hooper, at least for the moment.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Young-Ho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young-Ho pulls Hooper in close to prevent any damage.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper being controlled here momentarily.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Young-Ho keeps moving. #SUB#
Young-Ho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Young-Ho is pulling down on Hooper's head. It's preventing any offense from Hooper, at least for the moment.
Hooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Young-Ho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Young-Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young-Ho manages to avoid it.
Young-Ho throwing a counter right hand but Hooper manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young-Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Young-Ho avoids it with no problem.
Young-Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
Young-Ho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hooper swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Young-Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Young-Ho there.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young-Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper throws a hook but Young-Ho avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Young-Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Hooper moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Young-Ho is trying to stall.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young-Ho is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper.
Hooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young-Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young-Ho trying to control the position but instead, Hooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Young-Ho into the cage.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Young-Ho.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young-Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Young-Ho lands a right hand.
Young-Ho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hooper up against the cage.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Young-Ho lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper misses with a leg kick
and Young-Ho counters with a good, hard body kick but Hooper shrugs it off.
Hooper gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Young-Ho gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hooper is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Young-Ho!
A very excited looking Lee Young-Ho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frost.
A lazy body kick from Frost
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooper swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooper.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Hooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Frost has been cut.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooper. That snapped Frost's head back.
Hooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hooper punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper jabs at Frost's body.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frost rather than just go for the knockout.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Hooper lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Hooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Frost seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hooper shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Frost is backing up but Hooper catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Frost covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hooper Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Alexander Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Colon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooper off the cage and back into range.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
James Colon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colon avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper is looking to score with low kicks.
Colon misses with a two punch combination.
Hooper scores with a jab. Colon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Colon has been cut.
Colon misses with a double jab
and Hooper counters with a left to the body.
Colon misses with a hook
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colon. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Colon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hooper in his tracks. #T1#
Colon blocks a leg kick.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colon swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colon.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Colon.
Hooper throws a leg kick that misses.
Colon swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colon defends it well.
Hooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colon.#ROC#Hooper is rocked!
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Colon finish him?
Colon is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hooper hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Colon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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Booty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hooper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper is not content to let Booty control the position.
Hooper tries to buck Booty off but Booty is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booty works to advance to full mount. Hooper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hooper tries to reverse the position but Booty maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Booty there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hooper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hooper is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booty controlling the action here.
Booty is keen to just control but Hooper is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Booty seems to be working for a kimura but Hooper defends the submission attempt.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Booty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Booty's back!#SUB2#
Hooper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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Hooper seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Booty's chin but Booty turns very nicely into Hooper's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Booty.
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Booty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Booty has managed to get both his arms back between Hooper's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Hooper is looking for a triangle here but Booty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hooper keeping his opponent close.
Booty tries to score with some ground and pound. Hooper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Booty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hooper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booty off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booty staying busy and making it hard for Hooper to control. #T3##SUB2#
Hooper is persistently looking for the submission but Booty is defending it well.
Booty breaks Hooper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hooper 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.
Booty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Booty throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Hooper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hooper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hooper keeping full guard, as Booty tries to pass.
Booty postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hooper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Booty from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Booty dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hooper swinging wildly here.
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Booty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Hooper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking for a triangle but Booty pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booty showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Booty stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Booty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Booty somewhat.
Booty shoots for a takedown but Hooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooper.
Booty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Booty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Booty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Booty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper digs a good hook to Booty's body.
Booty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Booty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Greg Booty has been cut.
Booty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper lands a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Booty walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Hooper punishes Booty's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper tests Booty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Hooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Booty should have avoided that one.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper lands with a right hand.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.#TD2#
Hooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Booty's guard.
Hooper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Booty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Booty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Booty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hooper sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper advances position into side control!
Hooper working the ground and pound but Booty is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Booty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Booty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greg Booty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Booty's sensitive parts.
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bootys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Booty throws a lazy uppercut
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and Hooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Booty's guard.
Hooper trying to control but Booty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hooper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Booty dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hooper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hooper looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Booty has picked Hooper up and slammed him! Hooper can't keep hold of the triangle and Booty manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Booty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
Booty has control of an arm but Hooper manages to advance to Booty's back!
Booty wants to escape the position.
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Hooper working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hooper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Hooper has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Booty is in real trouble here. Hooper gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Booty is tapping out! Hooper wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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