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Event:
Voscamp vs Sama the Weeb
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Li tries to counter by clinching up but Hoover breaks away and moves out of range.
Li avoids the head kick by Hoover.
Li is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoover.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Hoover scores with a head kick.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhun Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
Hoover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li tries to clinch up.
Hoover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hoover tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Li jumps into guard, dragging Hoover to the mat.
Hoover being controlled here momentarily.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li prevents Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Li is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.
Hoover wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Hoover is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoover's head.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Hoover wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li works over Hoover with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li distracts Hoover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li stands and throws Hoover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Li working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Li lands a few punches from side control.
Li wants to control but Hoover is keeping him busy.
Li lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoover takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoover is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover is looking to get back to his feet here but Li is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hoover's back.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet.
Li is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hoover up.
#T4#
Li looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Li is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Li gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Li gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Li apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li checks a leg kick.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Li tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Hoover's head and hops out.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoover manages to circle out of the way.
Hoover looks winded!
Li tries to clinch up.
Hoover fails with the takedown.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhun Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Li closes the distance and pushes Hoover back into the cage.#TD#
Li jumps guard.
Li 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.
Li controlling Hoover's posture.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Li is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover is looking to stand back up but Li counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hoover.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoover has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoover taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li passes to side control.
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li scoring with punches from side control.
Li cracks Hoover with a big right hand but Hoover just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoover is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Li working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li is chipping away with strikes.
Li lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoover down.
#ROC#Hoover is rocked!
Li cracks Hoover with a big elbow.
Hoover is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?#T2#
Li lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Hoover! Li senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Hoover out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zhun Li!
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'. |
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Event:
JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hoover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A combination from Hoover does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoover.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Hoover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover shoots in but Wall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wall connects with a leg kick.
Hoover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wall is out of range and Hoover settles back down.
Wall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Wall.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Wall misses with a head kick.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Hoover looks to move away, Wall throws a big counter combo but Hoover just gets out of the way.
Hoover dodges the punch combination from Wall.
Owen Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Wall catches Hoover right on the button with a cross.
Wall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoover is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoover works over Wall's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Owen Wall has been cut.
Wall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoover is out of range.
Wall motions for Hoover to come forward. Wall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoover dives in for a single leg takedown but Wall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Hoover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A good leg kick by Wall. #T2#
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a series of strikes. Hoover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wall throws a low kick but Hoover moves out of range easily.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoover misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wall throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wall lands a jab.
Hoover tries to move into range but Wall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown but Wall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Wall avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wall.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall lands a two punch combo.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Wall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Hoover. No joy for Wall on that attempt.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Wall throws a low kick but Hoover avoids it.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover feints a jab promting Wall to slip. Hoover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Wall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoover, pushing him back against the cage.
Wall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Wall breaks the clinch.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Wall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wall misses with a head kick.
And Hoover tries to counter it with a takedown but Wall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Hoover shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Hoover shoots in.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
A swing and a miss from Wall.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wall moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.
Wall wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoover is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wall to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Wall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wall connects with a leg kick.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Wall moved away.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall misses with a low kick as Hoover jumps back.
Wall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Wall throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover lands with a kick to the temple. Wall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a series of strikes. Hoover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall lands a front kick.
Wall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.#T2#
Wall misses with the combination.
Hoover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hoover down.
Wall misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Hoover avoids a kick to the body.
Hoover fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoover checks the leg kick.
Hoover wants to slow Wall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoover blocks a leg kick.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wall is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Wall misses. #T3#
Hoover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wall avoids it really well and circles away.
Wall avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wall.
Wall tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Hoover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Wall throws a leg kick which misses Hoover's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoover tries to avoid it. #T4#
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover shoots for a takedown but Wall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hoover down.
Hoover misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wall.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Wall sprawls well.
Hoover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wall can pounce on him.
Owen Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover with the inside leg kick.
Wall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Wall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
Hoover throws a combination. Wall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Owen Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Wall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Wall gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Hoover misses with a takedown
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Hoover backing up. Hoover nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoover with a nice calf kick.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
Wall is looking to clinch.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wall swivels and escapes.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Hoover blocks the low kick.
Wall scores with a leg kick.
Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
A head kick misses from Wall. #T1#
Wall misses with a low kick.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wall's head.
Wall misses with a low kick.
That kick from Wall tenderised Hoover's leg. Hoover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoover wants to land a leg kick but Wall is out of range.
Hoover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover lands a leg kick that knocks Wall off balance momentarily.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoover is defended easily by Wall.
Wall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wall tries to land a leg kick but Hoover saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoover with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a one-two to the body.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Wall moves out of range.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Hoover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Hoover connects with a solid leg kick.
Wall doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away.
Wall wants to clinch.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Wall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wall continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Wall.
Wall slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in but Wall avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Wall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoover is out of range and Wall settles back down.
Hoover misses with a takedown
and Wall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoover checks a low kick from Wall.
Hoover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wall.
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!
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Hoover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wall's head.
Wall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover.
Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wall tries to land a leg kick but Hoover saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wall 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Owen Wall wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Marshall Hoover had this to say: 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Resler stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Resler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throws a front kick aimed at Resler's knee but Resler avoids it well.
Resler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Resler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover. #T1#
A punch combination from Resler misses.
Resler blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Resler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Resler throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resler misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resler defends it nicely.
Resler only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Resler sprawls well.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Resler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Resler misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hoover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Resler sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resler lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Hoover staying out of range there.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots and misses
enabling Resler to counter with a crisp jab.
Resler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Resler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Resler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.#T4#
Resler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Resler dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Resler throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Resler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Resler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resler but Resler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resler swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Resler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Resler misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover throws a solid leg kick but Resler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoover.
Resler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Resler throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Resler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Resler manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler digs a right hand into Hoover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoover's gas tank.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Resler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Resler tries to stall but Hoover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Resler.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Resler lands a nice uppercut.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Resler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resler is trying to break free.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resler.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler - that landed with a thud.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler lands a body punch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover can't get the takedown.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoover gets an underhook and turns Resler into the cage.#BC2#
Resler breaks from the clinch.
Resler throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Resler.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Resler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws a push kick but Resler slaps the foot to one side.
Resler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
#T4#
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resler as he avoids it easily.
Resler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resler.
Resler thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Resler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover is having none of it.
As Resler looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Resler just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Resler.
Resler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Resler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Resler throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Resler lands the left hand.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Resler misses its intended target.
Resler throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Resler looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Resler circles away quickly and effectively.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover looking for a takedown.
Resler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Resler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Resler lands with a light punch inside.
Hoover keeps control of Resler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Resler wants to stall.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler misses with a body punch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover goes for a takedown attempt but Resler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover tries to move into range but Resler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resler is fending him off so far but Hoover persists. Nope, Resler circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoover backs off Resler throws a huge counter combo but Hoover manages to avoid it all.
Resler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.#T3#
Hoover blocks a jab.
Resler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Resler.
Hoover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Resler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Resler continues to drive forward.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Resler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Resler as the two fighters clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a nice shot to the body.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Resler.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Resler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Resler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resler trying to stall but Hoover improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Resler's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuna Resler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resler 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuna Resler!
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'. |
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Event:
JF 22 - Hudson vs Bai Li
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoover defends it nicely.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Li takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li leaning against his opponent.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Hoover's takedown attempt.
Hoover wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Li tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Hoover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Hoover has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well.#TD2#
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Li is in close to Hoover's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoover has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li stands up over Hoover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li prevents Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Li cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.
Li wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet but Li passes into half guard.
Li working over Hoover with some ground and pound. Hoover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li winds up and cracks Hoover with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Li uses his free foot to push down on Hoover's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoover.
Li with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Hoover really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Li with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li controlling from mount.
Hoover is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Li! Hoover is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
A very excited looking Yuchung Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoover but Hoover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoover takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Hoover misses with a body shot.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoover digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Hoover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marshall Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoover sprawls well. Hoover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoover stuffs the takedown.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.#CL#
Hoover gets a clinch. #BC#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hoover instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hoover pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch.
Hoover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hoover.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoover pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoover tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Hoover. #T3#
Hoover prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
Hoover trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now. #ES#
Hoover is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Johnson off. It looks like it's working - Johnson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hoover displaying calm under pressure there.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoover.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hoover.
#T4#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoover.
Johnson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoover is defending well.#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Hoover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Hoover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hoover.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Hoover closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Hoover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Marshall Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoover.
Hoover cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoover thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Hoover jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Hoover.
Marshall Hoover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Marshall Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Hoover clinches with his opponent.
Hoover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoover avoids it really well and circles away.
Marshall Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Johnson.
Hoover sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoover throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Johnson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hoover dives in looking to finish as Johnson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hoover's strikes! Hoover is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Johnson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Johnson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Hoover!
A victorious Marshall Hoover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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