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Event:
HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Hoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martelo manages to avoid it.
Hoo misses with a body shot.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Martelo counters with a shoot takedown. Hoo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoo wants to hit a sweep here but Martelo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoo there!
Hoo is in a horrible position here. Martelo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!#SUB2#
Martelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Hoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo postures up.
Martelo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoo?
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Martelo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoo and Martelo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Hoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoo tries to buck Martelo off but Martelo is having none of it.
Hoo wants to control but Martelo postures up.
Hoo is looking for a sweep.
Martelo throws an elbow but Hoo slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Hoo is trying to control Martelo's posture but Martelo avoids it. #SUB2#
Martelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martelo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo landing punches. #T4#
Hoo is trying desperately to improve position.
Martelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoo is looking to escape.
Martelo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoo wants to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Martelo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoo throws out the jab.
Hoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Martelo seems unphased.
Martelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
Martelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo looks to land a left hand but Martelo moved out of range nicely.
Hoo jabs at Martelo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Martelo.
Hoo misses with an uppercut. Martelo saw that one coming.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.#T1#
Hoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Martelo. Martelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoo connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Tiago Martelo has been cut.
Martelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.
Martelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Martelo ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Martelo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martelo lands a jab to Hoo's midsection.#T2#
Hoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wa Hoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.
Wa Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martelo tries to move into range but Hoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martelo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Martelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martelo thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Martelo with the counter takedown but Hoo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Martelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Hoo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hoo is not content to let Martelo control the position.
Hoo is trying to work for a sweep but Martelo has mounted him!#SUB2#
Hoo tries to improve his position but Martelo has taken his back! Martelo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hoo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martelo pushes Hoo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Martelo! |
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Event:
HFA 33
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Hoo misses with a wild body shot.
Mug Crusher works Hoo's body with a nice hook.
Mug Crusher lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mug Crusher there.
Mug Crusher's corner calls for a 1-2. Mug Crusher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Mug Crusher pushes Hoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoo blocking some punches.
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mug Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Mug Crusher controls the action.
#TD2#
Hoo has Mug Crusher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mug Crusher tumbling to the mat - Hoo dives into Mug Crusher's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hoo drops back looking for a leg! Mug Crusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mug Crusher manages to kick Hoo off! Hoo jumps back into Mug Crusher's guard.
Mug Crusher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo. #T2#
Hoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mug Crusher's head.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mug Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoo passes Mug Crusher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hoo. #T3#
Mug Crusher trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoo wants to pass to mount but Mug Crusher is defending the position.
Mug Crusher taking some punishment here, with Hoo in his half guard.
Hoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hoo seems to be working for a kimura but Mug Crusher defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Hoo trying to control the pace.
Hoo tries to pass to full mount but Mug Crusher defends it.
Hoo trying to control the pace.
Hoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Hoo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mug Crusher defend it? Hoo steps over the head and cranks it - Mug Crusher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wa Hoo!
Wa Hoo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoo looks to land a left hand but Karras moved out of range nicely.
Hoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Karras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karras throws a hook but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karras as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras lands with a shot to the body.
Karras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hoo swings for the body but Karras moves out of range.
Hoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karras lands with a nice combination. Hoo backs away looking to recover.
Karras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Karras misses the target.
Karras moves out of range as Hoo strikes.
Hoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karras misses with a wild body shot.
Karras stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoo. Hoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Damien Karras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wa Hoo.
Karras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoo thinking.
Karras changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoo missing with a left hand there. Karras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Karras lands a jab to Hoo's midsection.
The fighters circling - Hoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karras scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoo should have avoided that one.
Hoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Karras counter with a right hand.
Hoo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Karras misses the target.
Karras swings for the body but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karras rather than just go for the knockout.
Karras works the jab nicely.
Hoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karras connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoo scrambles back to his feet.
Karras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karras manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hoo.
Karras misses with a hook.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karras moves away.#T4#
Karras throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karras looks to land a right hand but Hoo moved out of range.
Hoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoo shoots for a takedown but Karras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karras misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Karras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karras lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karras throws a series of strikes that have Hoo backpedaling.
Karras connects with a body shot that sends Hoo's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoo as he connects with a hook.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Karras moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Karras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karras fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Karras misses with a body punch
and Hoo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Hoo catches Karras right on the button with a cross.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karras manages to avoid it.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karras moves away.
A jab from Karras finds it's way through Hoo's defenses.
The fighters circling - Karras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo walks into a stiff left hand from Karras.
Hoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Karras catches Hoo right on the button with a cross.#T2#
A jab from Hoo does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoo misses with an uppercut
and Karras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoo tries to bum rush Karras with a series of wild strikes but Karras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karras tries to counter by clinching up but Hoo breaks away and moves out of range.
Karras thuds a left hand into Hoo's body.
Hoo throws an overhand right that lands on Karras's shoulder, as Karras tries to avoid the shot.
Hoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karras misses with a body shot.
Karras misses with a straight right.
Hoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karras.
Hoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karras at a distance.
#T3#
Hoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karras was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Karras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karras throws out a loose jab but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damien Karras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoo misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Karras on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Karras has been cut.
Karras throws a series of punches but Hoo avoids them all with ease.
Karras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoo.#T4#
Karras walks into a straight right hand from Hoo.
Karras digs a good body shot into Hoo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karras moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo with a nice cross.
Hoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoo can do to turn this around?
Karras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
Karras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoo scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wa Hoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Karras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karras takes one to the chin there.
Hoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoo misses with a body shot
and Karras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karras throws an off balance right hand
and Hoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoo misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Hoo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Hoo misses its intended target.
Hoo missing with a left hand there. Karras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.#T1#
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karras scores with a jab to the body.
Karras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karras avoids the body shot from Hoo.
No joy there for Hoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras connects with a looping right hand.
Karras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoo looks for a takedown but Karras sprawls well.#T2#
Hoo defending well as Karras loads up on a big left hand.
Hoo lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Hoo does it's job there.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoo throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
Karras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Karras throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
Hoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karras.
Karras throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karras with a body shot.
Hoo digs a good hook to Karras's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Karras as he connects with a hook.
Hoo throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
Karras slips under a jab from Hoo.
Karras scores with a jab to the head.
Karras lands with a shot to the body.
Karras throws a right hand that Hoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoo also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hoo slips a straight right by Karras.
Hoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karras lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karras misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Hoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoo.
Karras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoo's hands.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Karras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wa Hoo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Hoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karras.
Karras lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoo off the cage and back into range.
Hoo misses with a looping right.
Hoo takes a swing at Karras's ribcage but misses.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karras lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras throws a big shot that misses.
Damien Karras is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoo cracks Karras with a good jab.
Karras jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras with a jab.
Hoo misses the body punch
and Karras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karras connects with a body shot.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo misses with a hook
and Karras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoo thinking.
Hoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Karras counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hoo is rocked!
Karras ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Karras throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Karras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karras misses with a body shot
and Karras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo looks to throw the jab but Karras is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karras cracks a nice hook into Hoo's ribs.
Karras connects with a crisp jab.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo cracks Karras with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karras throws out the jab.
Hoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
Karras scores with a decent looking hook.
Karras falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karras throwing a counter right hand but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo looks to land a right hand but Karras moved out of range.
Hoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karras scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Karras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras lands with a hook. Hoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Hoo gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Karras had his way with Wa Hoo in that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras'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!#R5#
Hoo tests Karras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karras throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
Hoo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Karras to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Karras to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Karras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karras.
Hoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Karras controls his hands.
Karras blocking some punches.
#T1#
Karras takes a shot to the head.
Karras gets through Hoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoo is leaning against Karras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Hoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoo at a distance.
Karras misses with a body shot.
Hoo scores with a shot to the body.
Hoo blocks a jab.
Hoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo misses with an uppercut
and Karras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karras looks to land a combination but Hoo avoids it well.
Hoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karras eats them both and turns towards Hoo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karras misses with a series of wild punches.
Karras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Karras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo moves forwards but Karras connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoo misses with a looping right.
Karras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karras sizes up Hoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A left lands for Karras.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Karras finish him?
Hoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karras misses with a straight right.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoo takes one on the button.
Hoo throws out a loose jab but Karras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo tries to bum rush Karras with a series of wild strikes but Karras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karras gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karras thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoo misses with a straight left.
Karras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Karras throws out a loose jab but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoo! But no joy.
Karras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karras. Karras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo throws a hook but Karras blocks it.
Hoo throws a looping overhand right but Karras ducks down to avoid it.
Hoo looks to land a right hand but Karras moved out of range.
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 Damien Karras.
I think Karras 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Karras!
Damien Karras retains his featherweight title!
Damien Karras bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoo with a nice cross.
Dover gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dover tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hoo is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dover buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dover!! Dover is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hoo throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wa Hoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Wa Hoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Montaigne throws a jab when Hoo was well out of range.
Hoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montaigne throws a jab when Hoo was well out of range.
Montaigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoo throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hoo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montaigne is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montaigne actively working from the bottom here.
Hoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Montaigne!
Hoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hoo wants to take his opponent's back but Montaigne doesn't allow it.
Montaigne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoo on the ground.
Hoo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montaigne is working to get back to half guard.
Hoo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hoo moves to the back. #SUB2#
Hoo has got one arm under Montaigne's chin. This could be trouble... Montaigne trying to control the other hand but Hoo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Montaigne has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wa Hoo!
A very excited looking Wa Hoo 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wa Hoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mondo Arellano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hoo. No joy for Arellano on that attempt. #CL#
Hoo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Arellano jumps into guard, dragging Hoo to the mat.
#SUB2#
Arellano looking for a triangle here. Hoo is fighting it but it looks tight! Arellano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hoo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mondo Arellano! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wa Hoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 20 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoo tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Hoo shakes him off and moves away.
Hoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoo (2) vs (0) Mason
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoo pulls his head out easily.
Mason wants to improve his position but Hoo is controlling well.
Mason won't allow Hoo to pass to mount.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Hoo sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoo (5) vs (0) Mason
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Hoo prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to hold on but Hoo pushes him away.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoo stalling away here and it's allowed Mason to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
Hoo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoo (5) vs (2) Mason
Hoo trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Mason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hoo keeps moving.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason won't allow Hoo to sweep him here.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Hoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoo, not yet.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Hoo's guard.
Hoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoo, not yet. #T5#
Mason controlling from the top position.
Hoo is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Hoo 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.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoo pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Hoo's guard. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason postures up.
#T9#
Hoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Hoo controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason postures up.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Hoo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason is continuing to stall.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T11#
Hoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoo looking to control.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Hoo is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stays in close to Hoo's body and controls the position.
Hoo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12#
Hoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoo managing to control the position.
Hoo looking to control.
#T13#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Mason the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hoo.#T14#
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason postures up.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Wa Hoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Walters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walters was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.#TD2#
Walters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoo trying to get back to full guard but Walters takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hoo is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters avoids the attempt from Hoo to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoo is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoo can't escape the position.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Hoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoo tries to get out of the position.
Walters controlling from the full mount.
Hoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Walters trying to control but Hoo is having none of it.
Walters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoo tries to hold on but Walters postures up.
Walters working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Walters avoids the attempt from Hoo to control.
Walters is landing with some decent strikes but Hoo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoo is trying to escape the mount.
Walters controlling the position easily from mount.
Walters prevents Hoo from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Walters dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Walters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoo fails to land the takedown.
Hoo misses with a shot to the body
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Walters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoo to the mat! Hoo manages to get full guard.
Walters trying to control but Hoo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Walters decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hoo misses with an uppercut
and Walters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##TD2#
Walters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Hoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoo wants to control but Walters passes into side.
Hoo trying his best to control but Walters has mounted him.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoo is looking to escape.
Walters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Walters lands a big elbow.
Hoo tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
Hoo tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoo is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hoo is working to get back to half guard.
Hoo regains half guard.
Hoo gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hoo working for submissions but it's allowed Walters to get to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Hoo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Walters 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoo throws a right hand that misses
and Walters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wa Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Walters.
Hoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Hoo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoo lands in his opponent's guard.
Walters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoo tries to pull guard but Walters holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoo drops back down to his feet.
Hoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walters stalling in the clinch but Hoo improves position.
Hoo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wa Hoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters missing with knees to the body.
Hoo is trying to pull guard but Walters has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Walters has Hoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Walters pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoo tumbling to the mat - Walters dives into Hoo's guard.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hoo looking for subs off his back but Walters has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Hoo is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoo avoid being mounted?
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoo tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Hoo is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hoo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Walters manages to pass to mount!
Hoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoo is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Hoo is trying to escape the mount.
Hoo is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hoo is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Wa Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demarcus Walters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoo is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walters 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Walters! |
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