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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4B
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Borges sprawls well. He's pushed Hobbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borges raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borges has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Borges tries to sprawl out of it but Hobbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs dives in for a single leg takedown but Borges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borges holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hobbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch.
No luck for Hobbs with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges counters with a body kick.
Cesar Borges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borges stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borges pinned against the cage. Borges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Hobbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Borges as Hobbs shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobbs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hobbs shoots in but Borges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borges counters with a body kick.#T2#
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Borges, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Borges against the cage but Borges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borges but Borges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hobbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borges avoids it really well and circles away.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Borges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.
Borges only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hobbs keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borges is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobbs.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hobbs with a body shot.
Borges tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hobbs manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borges sprawls well. Borges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobbs.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Borges gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the cage.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borges tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borges is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Borges circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borges's waist but Borges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hobbs off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Borges misses.
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Borges, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Borges against the cage but Borges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borges tries a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs is wise to it.
Hobbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hobbs misses with a takedown attempt - Borges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hobbs backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Borges leaves Hobbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Borges dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borges tries to avoid it but Hobbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borges to the ground. Borges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borges doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice takedown defense from Borges. No joy for Hobbs on that attempt.
Hobbs backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Borges sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Borges is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobbs is defended easily by Borges.
Borges looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges thinks about the counter body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Borges sprawls well.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borges stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobbs is defended easily by Borges.
And Borges responds with a good body kick, but Hobbs manages to step out the way in time.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
Hobbs shoots in but Borges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Borges steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hobbs with a body shot.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hobbs shoots in and drives through. Borges sprawls well.
And Borges responds with a good body kick, but Hobbs manages to step out the way in time.
Hobbs shoots for a takedown but Borges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
Borges thinks about the counter body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Borges in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Borges gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the cage.
Borges tries to break free but Hobbs pushes him back against the cage.
Borges has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Borges won't allow it.
Hobbs keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borges is trying to maintain a safe position but Hobbs gets an underhook and turns Borges into the cage.
Borges is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Borges.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Borges has him pinned against the cage.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling him.#BC#
Hobbs breaks from the clinch.
Borges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobbs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.
Borges only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Hobbs drives through with a takedown into Borges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hobbs is posturing up here but Borges has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hobbs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hobbs has to tap! Slick submission there by Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3A
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Nijjar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobbs.
Nijjar scores with a jab to the body.
Hobbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nijjar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs misses with a takedown
and Nijjar counters with a straight right hand.
Hobbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nijjar is looking to improve his position.
Hobbs trying to pass the guard but Nijjar defending well. #SUB#
Hobbs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nijjar sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Hobbs trying to control the pace.
Hobbs wants to free his trapped foot but Nijjar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nijjar trying to hold on to Hobbs's head to control him but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs is looking to take a break and control but Nijjar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hobbs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nijjar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a kimura but Nijjar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hobbs to get the leverage. #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.
Hobbs trying to pass the guard but Nijjar defending well.
Nijjar trying to control here.
Nijjar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nijjar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nijjar keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hobbs trying to control but Nijjar is working from the bottom.
Hobbs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hobbs trying to control but Nijjar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Nijjar sprawls well.
Hobbs has his takedown stuffed
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##TD#
Hobbs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nijjar to the mat! Nijjar manages to get full guard.
Hobbs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nijjar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Hobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nijjar throws out a powerful jab.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nijjar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nijjar leaves Hobbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nijjar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Nijjar counters with a straight right hand.
Hobbs shoots and misses
and Nijjar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hobbs is rocked!
Nijjar circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hobbs to the canvas! Hobbs doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nijjar keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hardeep Nijjar!
Hardeep Nijjar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2B
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Pearson dives in and scores a takedown into Hobbs's guard.
Hobbs is trying to control the position but Pearson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Pearson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Pearson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
Hobbs is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hobbs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Pearson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hobbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pearson but great work by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Hobbs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hobbs is trying to get an arm triangle but Pearson is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Hobbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hobbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pearson is trying to control Hobbs's posture but Hobbs avoids it.
Pearson holding on.
Hobbs trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from improving position. #SUB2#
Hobbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbs wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson wants to control but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hobbs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson regains half guard.
Pearson trying to control but Hobbs postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jermaine Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Hobbs pushes him off.
Hobbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs with a jab.#CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Pearson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Pearson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.#T1#
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pearson forces his way into half guard.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pearson moves into full mount! Hobbs won't be happy about that!
Pearson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hobbs is looking to get to half guard.
Pearson content just to control the position here.
Jermaine Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hobbs is working to get back to half guard.
Hobbs prevents Pearson from taking his back.
Pearson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hobbs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Pearson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pearson.
Hobbs is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hobbs on the ground.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hobbs for as long as he can get away with.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Hobbs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hobbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbs is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?
Pearson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hobbs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hobbs finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson staying out of range there.#CL#
Pearson has Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pearson has Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Pearson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hobbs is trying to keep an underhook but Pearson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Hobbs defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hobbs.#T1##SUB2#
Hobbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pearson is pushing down on Hobbs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hobbs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is defending well.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pearson seems content to control.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is defending well. #T2#
Hobbs trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Pearson is controlling well.
Hobbs wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hobbs actively working from the bottom here.
Pearson is pressing down on Hobbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hobbs is holding on for now.
Pearson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pearson is controlling the pace.
Hobbs trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pearson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pearson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pearson wants to control but Hobbs is keeping him busy.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hobbs struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pearson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pearson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Pearson! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1B
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hobbs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hobbs to the mat. Hobbs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hobbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Hobbs controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Hobbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane controlling the action here.
Hobbs wants to get back to full guard.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hobbs throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hobbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs tries to improve position but can't.
Hobbs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kane working away.
Hobbs is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbs is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hobbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hobbs is trying to improve his position.
Kane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hobbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kane pushes Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hobbs is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hobbs wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darden Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Garry Hobbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hobbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into side control.
Kane controlling the position from side mount.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kane.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Kane taking a breather here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hobbs sneaks back into half guard.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darden Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kane clinches up with Hobbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobbs wants to break free but Kane has control.
#TD#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hobbs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kane continues to hold on tight.
Hobbs looking to control but Kane passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hobbs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darden Kane! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Hobbs lands.#CL2#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Pearson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson stalling against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Hobbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Pearson just leaning against Hobbs, taking a breather.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pearson rushes Hobbs and presses him up against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to break free.#T4#
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson is working Hobbs over against the ropes.
Pearson avoiding damage.
#T1#
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson stalls.
Pearson stalling the fight.
#T2#
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson cracks Hobbs with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Jermaine Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hobbs avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Hobbs avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the ropes.
Hobbs avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson stalling.
#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson stalls.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson stalls. #BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson walks into a left hand.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs letting Pearson take a breather here.
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobbs's elbow.
Hobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobbs up against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hobbs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobbs is defending well for now.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jermaine Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pearson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fujiwara scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Jermaine Pearson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Manion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobbs.
Manion misses with an uppercut.
Hobbs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs misses with a left hand
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manion throws a shot from downtown. Hobbs moves away and avoids it.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Manion scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Manion.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs staying out of range there.
Hobbs throws out a counter right but Manion avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manion's head backwards.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hobbs defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion throws the left hand but Hobbs avoids the punch easily.
Hobbs slips under a jab from Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
Hobbs scores with a shot to the body.
Manion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Manion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs lands a really nice looking cross but Manion seems unphased.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Manion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Manion.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a combination that misses
and Manion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion lands an overhand right.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion lands a slapping body shot.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy.
Manion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
Manion lands with a good body shot.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion slips under a jab.
Hobbs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Manion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Manion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Manion does it's job there.
Manion staying out of range there.
Manion scores with a jab.
Manion swings for the body but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Manion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hobbs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Manion slips under a jab.
Manion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hobbs tries to counter with a clinch but Manion shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Manion misses its intended target.
Hobbs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Manion lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Manion avoids it well.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Manion throws a shot to the body.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manion cracks Hobbs with an open hand slap.
Manion defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hobbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Manion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hobbs! But no joy.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Manion with an uppercut!
Hobbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manion.#CL#
Manion moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Manion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Manion is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobbs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Manion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbs can do to turn this around?
Manion throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs throws the left hand but Manion avoids the punch easily.
Manion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs walks into a jab.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs swings for the body but Manion moves out of range.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Manion is out of range.
Hobbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manion works the jab nicely.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Manion misses the target.
Manion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Manion should have avoided that one.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hobbs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manion connects with a right hand. Hobbs shakes it off.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Manion misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Hobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobbs.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Manion ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manion.
Nice shot by Manion.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs jabs Manion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manion lands with a cross. #CL#
Manion has closed the distance and engaged Hobbs in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manion.
Hobbs is trying to push Manion away but Manion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Manion lands a nice uppercut.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Manion scores with a shot to the side of Hobbs's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Manion has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Manion finish him?
Manion ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Manion dominated that second round.
That's time! Manion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobbs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobbs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Manion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs misses the jab.
Manion misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Manion throws out a loose jab but Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by Manion and move into the clinch position.
Nice jab there from Manion.
Manion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobbs's head.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manion.
It seemed like Hobbs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a left to the body.
Manion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hobbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hobbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion slips under a jab from Hobbs.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Hobbs saw that one coming.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Manion.
Manion moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
Manion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manion scrambles back to his feet.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Manion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Manion pushes him back against the ropes.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Manion has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs catches Manion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manion on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Manion.
Hobbs moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Manion's head.
Manion cracks a nice hook into Hobbs's ribs.
Manion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Manion drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Manion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to break free but Manion has control.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Manion won't allow it.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manion has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Manion.
#T4#
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Manion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
Jack Manion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Manion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with the head strike.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Manion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jack Manion 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Tomás moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Tomás is out of range.
Tomás is looking for a counter combo.
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by Tomás and move into the clinch position.
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomás is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomás sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomás keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a body punch
and Tomás cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Tomás is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomás.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a jab to the nose.
Hobbs defending well as Tomás loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs throws a series of punches but Tomás moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomás throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hobbs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomás's head.#T1#
Tomás works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomás. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs lands a jab to Tomás's midsection.
Tomás displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Tomás will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Tomás.
Tomás throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomás lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomás.
Tomás lands with an overhand left.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomás misses the target.
Tomás defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Tomás swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomás throws a hook but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Tomás moves away and avoids it.
Tomás throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
letting Tomás counter with a right hand.
Hobbs digs a good hook to Tomás's body.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hobbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomás counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomás looks to land a left hand but Hobbs moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tomás counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobbs thinking.
Tomás staying out of range there.
Tomás tries to move into range but Hobbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomás cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomás lands a head shot.
Tomás throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Tomás ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomás.#T3#
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomás counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a right hand
and Tomás counters with a big uppercut that drops Hobbs face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Massiel Tomás!
Our winner, Massiel Tomás, 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Hobbs lands with a nice body punch.
Hobbs thuds a left hand into Borges's body.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hobbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borges's head backwards.
Hobbs misses with a wild combination.
Borges looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Hobbs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Hobbs connects with a jab.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Borges avoids it well.
Borges takes one on the button.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
Borges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs lands a slapping body shot.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borges scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Hobbs.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
We've been hearing reports that Borges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borges jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hobbs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobbs duly obliges.
Hobbs with a hook.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hobbs throws a combination. Borges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borges avoids the head kick by Hobbs.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hobbs.
Hobbs fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook but Borges avoids it easily.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borges.
Hobbs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hobbs lands with a hook. Borges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the head.
Hobbs works Borges's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hobbs scores with a nice strike.
Hobbs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Borges moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Borges.
Hobbs sizes up Borges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borges throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hobbs avoids it.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Borges drops his hands momentarily and Hobbs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hobbs cracks Borges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hobbs finds it's target.
Hobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borges throws a quick counter head kick but Hobbs was just out of range.
Hobbs throws a right and a left that Borges avoids nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Borges uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Garry Hobbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Borges ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borges half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borges tried to counter with a leg kick but Hobbs avoided it.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.#T3#
Borges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges moves forwards but Hobbs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hobbs backs away, Borges returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Borges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs with a nice cross.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Borges with an uppercut!
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Hobbs scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Hobbs as he connects with a hook.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Borges is just out of range.
It looked like Borges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hobbs.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Borges is out of range.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borges.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Borges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hobbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borges walks into a left hand.
Borges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobbs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borges defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Borges should have avoided that one.
Hobbs connects with a looping right hand.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hobbs scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garry Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hobbs lands with a shot to the body.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Borges misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Borges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to bum rush Borges with a series of wild strikes but Borges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Nice cross by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borges slips a jab and a cross from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Borges's shoulder, as Borges tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
Borges walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs looks to land a right hand but Borges moved out of range.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
A quick step to the side and Borges tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Borges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs swings widly with a right hand
letting Borges counter with a right hand.
Cesar Borges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs throws a hook to the side of Borges's head but Borges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hobbs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Garry Hobbs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett scores with a one two! Hobbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Everett moves into the clinch.
Everett prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett works on Hobbs's body with a couple of short punches.
Everett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Everett has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Everett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Everett throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Everett.
Everett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Everett forces Hobbs back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.
Everett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Everett has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Everett.
Everett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Everett lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Everett.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Everett lands an uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs is trying to push Everett away but Everett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Everett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a shot to the head.
Hobbs tries to break free but Everett pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Everett - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Everett darts in trying to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a straight right hand.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Everett, as that shot connected.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Everett ducks under and follows up with a left that Everett also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Everett.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Everett clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Everett.
Everett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Everett is trying to stall.
Everett is trying to maintain a safe position but Hobbs gets an underhook and turns Everett into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Everett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Everett keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Everett tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs wants to break free but Everett has control.
Everett lands an uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Everett has the dominant position.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Everett is controlling the position.
Everett stalling in the clinch but Hobbs improves position.
Everett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobbs moves forwards but Everett connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Everett cracks a nice hook into Hobbs's ribs.
Everett defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Everett lands with a good body shot.
Everett lands a right hook to the body.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett misses the shot to the body.
Everett connects with a body shot that sends Hobbs's belly button to the back.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Everett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hobbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hobbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everett digs a good hook to Hobbs's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Everett coming out on top.
Everett scores with a jab. Hobbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Everett thuds a left hand into Hobbs's body.#T4#
Everett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
Everett works Hobbs's body with a nice hook.
Hobbs drops his hands momentarily and Everett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Everett cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Everett staggers Hobbs with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Hobbs looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Everett is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Everett! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Wang digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hobbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab. #CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hobbs tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the ropes.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobbs wants to break free but Wang has control.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Wang lands with a short shot to the head.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Wang prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Wang gets through Hobbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Wang.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang lands with a right to the head.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang digs a right hand into Hobbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobbs's gas tank.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang lands a body shot.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wang.#BC2#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wang feints and then cracks Hobbs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hobbs down.
The fighters circling - Hobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wang!
Wang scores with a hook.
Hobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Wang.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
#T2#
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang throws a push kick but Hobbs slaps the foot to one side.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang keeps Hobbs at a distance using the push kick.
Wang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hobbs if he has to take too many more of those.
Wang cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hobbs. That did some damage!
Wang scores with a big combo that sends Hobbs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Hobbs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wang jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rory Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Birdwhistle rushes Hobbs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Birdwhistle tightens his grip and picks Hobbs up, before dumping him to the ground. Hobbs manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbs is keeping the position for now.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet. #SUB#
Hobbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle passes Hobbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Birdwhistle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but Hobbs defending well.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working. #T1#
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle is looking to advance position but Hobbs won't allow it.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle wants to take a breather but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs trying to hold on to Birdwhistle's head to control him but Birdwhistle postures up.
Hobbs is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T2##SUB#
Hobbs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hobbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the action but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Hobbs wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Birdwhistle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Birdwhistle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hobbs! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle#T3#
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hobbs stops Birdwhistle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking to secure an arm triangle but Hobbs defends it well.
Birdwhistle controlling the pace for now.
Hobbs prevents Birdwhistle from taking his back.#T4#
Birdwhistle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birdwhistle is looking to work his way around to Hobbs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Birdwhistle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Birdwhistle 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.
Hobbs wants to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.#T5#
Birdwhistle wants to take his opponent's back but Hobbs doesn't allow it.
Birdwhistle moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hobbs (0) vs (8) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is not going to allow Hobbs to sit and survive in this position.
Birdwhistle controlling the position well here. Hobbs rolled but Birdwhistle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Birdwhistle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Birdwhistle controlling well, preventing Hobbs from escaping the position.
Hobbs is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for the choke.
Hobbs wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Hobbs right now.
Birdwhistle biding his time, controlling Hobbs.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Hobbs but Hobbs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hobbs tries to escape the position.
#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Birdwhistle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hobbs is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for the choke.
Hobbs holding both Birdwhistle 's hands and preventing any damage. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hobbs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hobbs prevents Birdwhistle from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Hobbs showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hobbs has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Birdwhistle controlling the position well here. Hobbs rolled but Birdwhistle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Hobbs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hobbs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Birdwhistle tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off. #T10##SUB2#
Birdwhistle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Birdwhistle keeps control of the position as Hobbs tries to break free.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Hobbs but Hobbs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hobbs rolls, trying to escape but Birdwhistle keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Hobbs trying to control the hands but Birdwhistle won't let him.
Hobbs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Birdwhistle's guard. Nice work there by Hobbs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (8) Birdwhistle
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Hobbs is really struggling to control Birdwhistle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Birdwhistle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Birdwhistle keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass. #T12#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobbs wants to pass the guard but Birdwhistle is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hobbs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birdwhistle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hobbs has Birdwhistle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (10) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle stays in close to Hobbs's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hobbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Well,Hobbs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is keeping the position.
Hobbs 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.#SUB#
Hobbs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Hobbs is retaining full guard.
Hobbs 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.#T14#
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Birdwhistle sits in half guard.
Birdwhistle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Birdwhistle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (2) vs (13) Birdwhistle
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle wants to take Hobbs's back but he can't do it this time.
Hobbs tries to hold on but Birdwhistle postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle wins on points by 13 to 2.
Rory Birdwhistle 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Sakamoto gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the ropes. #TD2#
Sakamoto pulls guard effortlessly.
Sakamoto is trying to hold Hobbs in close to prevent damage but Hobbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Hobbs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (3) vs (0) Sakamoto
Hobbs looking to control but Sakamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hobbs content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Sakamoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hobbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hobbs swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yakami Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hobbs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (0) Sansho
Hobbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sansho looking for a sweep. Not yet Sansho, not yet.
Hobbs wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Hobbs is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hobbs has gone for a leg lock! Sansho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hobbs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (2) Sansho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sansho defends well.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sansho is pushing down on Hobbs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hobbs is fighting to maintain full guard but Sansho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sansho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sansho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (2) vs (5) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hobbs working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sansho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hobbs is now in Sansho's guard. A big mistake from Sansho there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (4) vs (5) Sansho
Sansho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hobbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hobbs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sansho keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass.
Sansho wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sansho looking for a guillotine here but Hobbs defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Sansho working for a triangle but Hobbs defends it easily.
Sansho can't keep his opponent in guard - Hobbs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hobbs wants to control but Sansho is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hobbs.
Sansho has a hand on Hobbs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hobbs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (7) vs (5) Sansho#T4#
Sansho tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hobbs working for a submission but Sansho is keeping him at bay.
Sansho is trying to escape the mount.
Hobbs looking to control but Sansho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hobbs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Sansho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sansho and Hobbs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hobbs advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hobbs (9) vs (5) Sansho#T5#
Sansho is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Hobbs looking to secure an arm triangle but Sansho defends it well.
Sansho working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Hobbs goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Sansho turns into him and now he's in Hobbs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (9) vs (7) Sansho
Hobbs keeping full guard, as Sansho tries to pass. #T6#
Sansho trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Hobbs 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hobbs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (11) vs (7) Sansho
Sansho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hobbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sansho trying to control the position.
Hobbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Rough House inform us that Sansho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7#
Sansho keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Hobbs wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Sansho keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sansho is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hobbs frees his head nicely. Oh but Sansho has switched to an armbar! Hobbs is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yakami Sansho!
After winning the bout, Yakami Sansho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Garry Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges shoots in and gets a takedown into Hobbs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Hobbs
Borges trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Borges won't allow Hobbs to sweep him here.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hobbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hobbs working a defensive guard but Borges manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Hobbs
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Hobbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hobbs wants to control but Borges postures up.#T1#
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Hobbs prevents Borges from moving into mount.
Hobbs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borges uses his free foot to push down on Hobbs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hobbs. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Hobbs#SUB#
Borges wants to finish this one by submission but Hobbs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borges.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Borges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hobbs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hobbs tries to control Borges's body but Borges pushes him off. Hobbs squirms to his side and now Borges has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borges (11) vs (0) Hobbs#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borges is persistently looking for the submission but Hobbs is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Borges working for a choke but Hobbs is defending well.
Borges tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off.
Hobbs trying to control but not successfully.
Hobbs tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Hobbs is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borges's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hobbs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Borges is looking for the choke from the back position but Hobbs is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Borges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hobbs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hobbs can't escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Borges looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Borges is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hobbs is defending well though. Borges let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borges gets his hands free as Hobbs looks to control.
Hobbs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borges is staying active.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borges controlling the positon.
Borges has the hooks in. Hobbs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Hobbs prevents Borges from getting a body triangle.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Borges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hobbs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Borges has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hobbs! Can he survive? No! He's out! Borges gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Zero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zero.
Hobbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hobbs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zero is defending well.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs is trying to pull guard but Zero has him pressed against the ropes.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Zero works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Zero
Hobbs keeping full guard, as Zero tries to pass.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zero won't allow Hobbs to sweep him here. #T2#
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Hobbs is adopting a defensive guard.
Zero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Zero
Zero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hobbs's legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hobbs is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Zero controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hobbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hobbs stops Zero from passing to mount.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Hobbs tries to buck Zero off but Zero is having none of it.#T4#
Zero advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hobbs (0) vs (7) Zero
Hobbs is trying to escape the mount but Zero keeps good control and instead manages to take Hobbs's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hobbs (0) vs (10) Zero#SUB2#
Zero is looking for the choke from the back position but Hobbs is controlling his hands well.
Hobbs turns into Zero and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (10) Zero#SUB2#
Zero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hobbs defends it easily.
Hobbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (5) vs (10) Zero
Hobbs trying to control the action but Zero is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Hobbs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hobbs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hobbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zero keeps working.
Zero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero is trying to work for a sweep but Hobbs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hobbs (7) vs (10) Zero
Hobbs prevents Zero from getting the reversal.
Zero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hobbs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zero reverses the position - he's now on top in Hobbs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (7) vs (12) Zero#T6##SUB#
Hobbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zero defends it easily.
Zero wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hobbs's body to avoid the submission. Hobbs has instead reached around Zero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hobbs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ettish closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ettish drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Ettish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobbs is aware though and is defending well.
Ettish keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (3) vs (0) Ettish
Ettish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ettish gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ettish working for a triangle but Hobbs defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ettish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hobbs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hobbs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ettish pushes a forearm under Hobbs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hobbs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
After winning the bout, Andy Ettish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looking to control.
#T1#
Kane content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hobbs is tightening it up a little... Kane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tomás closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hobbs to the mat! Hobbs manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Tomás
Hobbs pulls Tomás in to control the position.
Hobbs trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hobbs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hobbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is keeping the position.
Hobbs trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomás defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hobbs is pulling down on Tomás's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomás, at least for the moment.
Tomás postures up.
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomás sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hobbs's guard. #SUB2#
Tomás 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.
#T2#
Tomás moves into full mount! Hobbs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Tomás
Hobbs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hobbs is squirming around, avoiding Tomás's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Tomás with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Tomás wants to finish this one by submission but Hobbs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tomás. #T3#
Hobbs is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomás has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomás is looking to work his way around to Hobbs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tomás prevents Hobbs from getting the reversal.
Tomás trying to control but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs working to try and regain half guard.
Hobbs regains half guard.#T4#
Tomás wants to control but Hobbs is keeping him busy.
Hobbs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Tomás is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hobbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hobbs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (5) Tomás
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomás is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Tomás manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hobbs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (7) Tomás
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tomás is sitting in close to Hobbs's body. Hobbs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tomás is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tomás is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hobbs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Caiden Hobbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garry Hobbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garry Hobbs wants to control but Caiden Hobbs postures up.
Caiden Hobbs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Caiden Hobbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garry Hobbs on the ground.#SUB#
Caiden Hobbs is trying to get an arm triangle but Garry Hobbs is defending well.
Garry Hobbs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Caiden Hobbs seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garry Hobbs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Garry Hobbs pushes a forearm under Caiden Hobbs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Caiden Hobbs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garry Hobbs! |
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