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Event:
LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopo rushes Faber and presses him up against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Hopo is leaning against Faber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Faber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hopo slows down the pace here.
A short left from Hopo.
Hopo lands a left hand.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopo.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopo connects with the punch.#T2#
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopo tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopo to the ground. Hopo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Hopo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber goes for a double leg but Hopo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopo continues to drive forward.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopo as he avoids it easily.
Faber is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hopo drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopo works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards. #T3#
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Hopo scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo slows down the pace here.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo - that landed with a thud.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo holds him up against the cage and eventually Faber drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Hopo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Faber drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hopo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Faber's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH35: Hackett vs Rockwell
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hopo looks to land a left hand but Kanagawa moved out of range nicely.
Hopo tries to clinch up.
Kanagawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Hopo moves into the clinch.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kanagawa lands a right hand.
Hopo has Kanagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kanagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kanagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanagawa scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo stalls.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hopo gets a clinch. #T1#
Kanagawa working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopo walks into a left hand.
A big left from Hopo misses.
Hopo throws a hook to the side of Kanagawa's head but Kanagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanagawa is looking for a counter combo.
Hopo wants to clinch up but Kanagawa keeps it at a distance.
Hopo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanagawa.
Kanagawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Hopo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanagawa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kanagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Kanagawa lands with a nice combination. Hopo backs away looking to recover.
Hopo throws a shot to the body.
Hopo throws a hook but Kanagawa blocks it.
Kanagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hopo clinches with his opponent.
Kanagawa can't break the clinch.
Hopo digs a right hand into Kanagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanagawa's gas tank.
Kanagawa is trying to force a seperation but Hopo has the dominant position.
Kanagawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopo in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Kanagawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopo misses the target.
Kanagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Kanagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kanagawa misses the target.
Kanagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanagawa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Kanagawa.#CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Kanagawa up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kanagawa misses its intended target.
Kanagawa staying out of range there.
Hopo misses with a straight left.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopo looks to land a right hand but Kanagawa moved out of range.
A big left from Hopo misses.
As Hopo looks to move away, Kanagawa throws a big counter combo but Hopo just gets out of the way.
Hopo misses with a right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The fighters circling - Hopo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanagawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Hopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopo prevents Kanagawa from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Kanagawa.
Hopo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kanagawa manages to break the clinch.
Kanagawa throws a hook to the side of Hopo's head but Hopo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanagawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Hopo misses.
Hopo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanagawa circles away.
The fighters circling - Kanagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hopo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kanagawa tries to keep at a distance but Hopo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hessu Hopo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kanagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopo.
Kanagawa misses with a hook. Hopo ducked under it nicely.
Kanagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanagawa's head.
Masaaki Kanagawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kanagawa's hands.
Hopo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanagawa throwing a counter right hand but Hopo manages to avoid it.
Kanagawa throws a lazy right hand but Hopo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Hopo.
Kanagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopo.
Hopo misses with a hook. Kanagawa ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Hopo misses with an uppercut. Kanagawa saw that one coming.
Kanagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanagawa ducks under a wild hook from Hopo.
Kanagawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kanagawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kanagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopo.
It looked like Kanagawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopo.
Hopo scores with a shot to the body.
Kanagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hopo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopo.
Hopo blocking some punches.
Hopo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanagawa controls his hands.
#BC#
Kanagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Hopo. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hopo has Kanagawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanagawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kanagawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanagawa is trying to break the clinch but Hopo is controlling him.
Hopo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopo just leaning against Kanagawa, taking a breather.
Kanagawa cracks Hopo with a nice body shot.#BC#
Kanagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanagawa misses with an uppercut.
Kanagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopo.
Hopo throws an off balance right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopo misses with a hook
and Hopo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kanagawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Hopo drops his hands momentarily and Kanagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kanagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanagawa.
Hopo tries a body shot but Kanagawa blocks it.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Kanagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanagawa tries to break free but Hopo pushes him back against the cage.
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopo won't allow it.
Hopo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hopo is pushing Kanagawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanagawa's efforts to push away.
Kanagawa working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopo looks to land a left hand but Kanagawa moved out of range nicely.
Hopo throws a hook but Kanagawa blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kanagawa misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo with a hook.
Hopo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopo. Kanagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hopo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanagawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopo lands a really nice looking cross but Kanagawa seems unphased.
Kanagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopo.
Kanagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Kanagawa.
Hopo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanagawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanagawa blocks a jab.
Kanagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopo.
Kanagawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanagawa's head. #T1#
Hopo tries to clinch but Kanagawa moves out of range.
Kanagawa tries to move into range but Hopo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopo misses the target.
Hopo looks to land a left hand but Kanagawa moved out of range nicely.
Hopo throws a body punch but Kanagawa moves out of range.
Kanagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopo throws out the jab.
Hopo loads up on a big right hand but Kanagawa slips the punch.
Kanagawa moves away from the strike by Hopo.
Hopo wants to clinch.
Hopo looks to throw the jab but Kanagawa is out of range. #T2#
Kanagawa slips under a jab from Hopo.
Hopo throws the left hand but Kanagawa avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopo.
Kanagawa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa slips under a jab.
Kanagawa is looking to counter punch.
Kanagawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopo.
Hopo tries to clinch up but Kanagawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopo slips under a jab.
Hopo tries to clinch up.
Kanagawa scores with a hook to the body. Hopo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kanagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopo counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hopo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanagawa throws the left hand but Hopo avoids the punch easily.
Hopo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanagawa is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hopo pushes Kanagawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kanagawa can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hopo. #BC#
Kanagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopo misses with a straight right.
Kanagawa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hopo tries to clinch but Kanagawa moves out of range.
Kanagawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hopo throws a hook but Kanagawa blocks it.#T4#
Hopo lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Hopo gets a clinch.
Hessu Hopo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanagawa tries to break free but Hopo pushes him back against the cage.
Kanagawa tries to throw a body punch but Hopo avoids it by throwing Kanagawa back against the cage.
Hopo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanagawa's efforts to push away.
Kanagawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanagawa.
Kanagawa gets through Hopo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo has Kanagawa pushed against the cage.
Masaaki Kanagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanagawa tries to break free but Hopo pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hessu Hopo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH30: Hackett vs Harrak III
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lao Liikta, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lao Liikta has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Hopo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Lao Liikta forces Hopo back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lao Liikta up against the cage.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lao Liikta.
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hopo lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Liikta letting Hopo take a breather here.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Hopo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hopo gets a clinch.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Lao Liikta to work.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopo lands a left hand.
#T2#
Hopo is pushing Lao Liikta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao Liikta slows down the pace here.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopo.
Lao Liikta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hopo has closed the distance and engaged Lao Liikta in a clinch.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not. #T3#
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lao Liikta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Hopo lands a right hand.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao Liikta takes one on the button.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Hopo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lao Liikta's hands.#ROC2#
Lao Liikta is rocked!#CL2#
Hopo rushes Lao Liikta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Oh Lao Liikta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Hopo drops Lao Liikta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lao Liikta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao Liikta taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
#T1#
Hopo lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
Lao Liikta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopo lands with a straight right. Lao Liikta didn't see that one coming.
Hopo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Hopo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lao Liikta sprawling to the canvas! Lao Liikta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopo finish him?!
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!
Lao Liikta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hopo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lao Liikta wakes up just in time to hear Hopo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH19: Strife vs Ramon
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hopo sprawls well.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Hopo manages to get underhooks.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Hopo to the mat.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo 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.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopo's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov is working Hopo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hopo blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Hopo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov works over Hopo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hopo's brow.
Hopo wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Hopo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopo working a defensive guard here.
Hopo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Hopo is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Hopo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Hopo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T4#
Hopo is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Hopo wants to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Hopo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopo tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Hopo with a big right hand but Hopo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopo is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Hopo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Hopo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Hopo.
Nurmagomedov letting Hopo take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
A short left from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Hopo to the mat but Hopo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Hopo'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.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopo after a bit of a struggle.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nurmagomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hopo stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Hopo stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hessu Hopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Hopo lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Hopo.
Hopo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hopo taking a breather.
Hopo is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Hopo lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Hopo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopo to keep the fight standing.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
Hopo trying to control the position but instead, Nurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopo into the cage.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #T4#
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo is stalling here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Hopo lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Hopo moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside. #T2#
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopo avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopo connects with a jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopo down to the mat. Hopo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopo connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Hopo drops Nurmagomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nurmagomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Hopo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?#CL#
Hopo rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hopo rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopo avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Hopo is stalling here.
Hopo is working Diaz over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hopo stalls.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.
Hopo pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Hopo blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopo's brow.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopo.
Hopo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Diaz tries to work over Hopo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
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!
Hopo lands with a left to the head.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Hopo.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Hopo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopo.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo stalling the fight.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Good body shot from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopo backwards.
Hopo gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopo avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Hopo lands a right hand.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Hopo improves position.
Diaz letting Hopo take a breather here.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo stalling the fight.
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hopo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo 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#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Hopo.
Donk. Diaz catches Hopo right on the button with a cross.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Hopo darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Hopo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Hopo. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Hopo pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?
Hopo misses with some punches.
Hopo is working Diaz over against the cage.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopo won't allow it.
Hopo working aggressively here.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopo lands a body shot.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopo slows down the pace here.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopo is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Hopo is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hopo avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Hopo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopo is working Diaz over against the cage.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopo throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hopo clinches.
Hopo gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Hopo.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hopo.
Hopo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopo dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Hessu Hopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz tries to stall but Hopo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hopo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopo. #T3#
Hopo scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Hopo is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Hopo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Diaz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hopo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Diaz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
In defeat, Anthony Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out tonight. Sorry I couldn't get the win. I'll be back again though, stronger than ever. '.
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Event:
LH11: Houghton vs Jackson
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hopo rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Hopo stalls.
Hopo misses with a punch to the body.
Oleynik misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Oleynik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopo misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hopo forces Oleynik back against the cage and clinches.
Hopo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oleynik tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo slowing the pace effectively.
Hopo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Hopo has a couple of punches blocked by Oleynik.
Hopo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Oleynik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopo ducks under a wild hook from Oleynik.
Hopo throws out a loose jab but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Oleynik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oleynik lands a jab to Hopo's midsection.
Hopo looks to throw the jab but Oleynik is out of range.
Oleynik's corner calls for a 1-2. Oleynik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oleynik jabs at Hopo's body.
Hopo lands with a nice body punch.
Hopo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oleynik.
Oleynik misses with a wild body shot.
Oleynik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopo.
Oleynik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopo at a distance.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleynik throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.
Hopo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hopo tries to clinch there but Oleynik circles away.
Oleynik is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Hopo moves into range and clinches up with Oleynik.
Oleynik wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Oleynik breaks from the clinch.
Oleynik misses with a straight left.
A combination from Oleynik does no damage.
Oleynik misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oleynik scores with a jab. Hopo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopo slips a jab and a cross from Oleynik.
#CL#
Hopo pushes Oleynik up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleynik working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopo misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Hopo stalling.
Oleynik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oleynik throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oleynik.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopo taking a breather.
Oleynik looking to stall.
#T4#
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Hopo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oleynik.#CL#
Hopo darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopo has him pressed against the cage.
Hopo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
Oleynik is trying to break free.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oleynik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopo tries to clinch there but Oleynik circles away.
#CL#
Hopo rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Hessu Hopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik.
We've been informed that Oleynik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
Hopo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oleynik backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Hopo working aggressively here.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land. #T1#
Oleynik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oleynik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopo lands a jab to the head.
Oleynik misses with a looping left.
Oleynik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oleynik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleynik can do to turn this around?
Hopo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Hopo has managed to clinch.
Hopo has Oleynik pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oleynik wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopo won't allow it.
Oleynik tries to break free but Hopo pushes him back against the cage.
Hopo misses with the head strike.
Hopo digs a right hand underneath Oleynik's ribcage. Oleynik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Hopo tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
#BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopo tries to clinch but Oleynik moves out of range.
Oleynik missing with a left hand there. Hopo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oleynik connects with a nice looking jab.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopo.
#T3#
Hopo lands a really nice looking cross but Oleynik seems unphased.
Hopo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopo moves out of range as Oleynik strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hopo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oleynik looks to land a right hand but Hopo moved out of range.
Hopo misses with a hook
enabling Oleynik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oleynik lands with a cross.
Oleynik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oleynik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oleynik blocks a jab.
Oleynik looks to land a right hand but Hopo moved out of range.
Oleynik slips under a jab from Hopo.
Oleynik misses with a straight right.
Oleynik takes one on the button.
Hopo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopo swings widly with a right hand
and Oleynik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Jab from Hopo.
Oleynik throws a hook but Hopo blocks it.#CL#
Hopo clinches up against the cage.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Oleynik.
Hopo cracks Oleynik with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Hopo forces Oleynik back against the cage and clinches.
Hopo misses with the head strike.
Hopo tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Hopo back against the cage.
Oleynik stalls.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oleynik keeps the fight on the outside.
Oleynik keeps the fight on the outside.
Oleynik works Hopo's body with a nice hook.
Alexey Oleynik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Oleynik scores with a four punch combination!
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Oleynik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopo wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.
Hopo slips a straight right by Oleynik.
Oleynik moves out of range as Hopo strikes.#KD2#
Oleynik drops Hopo with a nice combination! Oleynik dives into Hopo's guard, looking to finish!
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oleynik stops Hopo from standing up.
Oleynik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopo's guard.
Hopo is trying to stand up here but Oleynik is controlling him well. #T1#
Hopo tries to get to full guard but Oleynik has control of the leg.
Oleynik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopo is looking for a sweep. Oleynik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopo has his hands clasped together around Oleynik's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oleynik ducks right into an uppercut from Hopo.
Oleynik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oleynik connects with a jab.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Oleynik. Beautiful body shot.
Oleynik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleynik throws a shot from downtown. Hopo moves away and avoids it.
Oleynik blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Oleynik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopo misses with a straight right.
Donk. Oleynik catches Hopo right on the button with a cross.
Hopo misses with a right hand
and Oleynik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopo wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oleynik thuds a left hand into Hopo's body.#CL#
Hopo moves into the clinch successfully.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Hopo.
Oleynik tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik.
Hopo has Oleynik pushed against the cage.#T3#
Hopo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik. #BC2#
Oleynik breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Oleynik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oleynik.
Oleynik throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.#CL#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Hopo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopo walks into a straight right hand from Oleynik.
Oleynik throws a hook but Hopo blocks it.
Oleynik connects with a jab.#T4#
Oleynik keeps the fight on the outside.
Hessu Hopo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oleynik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oleynik cracks a nice hook into Hopo's ribs.#CL#
Hopo pushes Oleynik up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo is stalling here.
Hopo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleynik tries to break the clinch but Hopo is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Oleynik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopo 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oleynik finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopo's head.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oleynik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oleynik misses with a left hand
letting Hopo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hopo clinches up with Oleynik and pushes him back against the cage.
Oleynik tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopo tries to work over Oleynik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oleyniks head.
A head punch on the inside from Oleynik fails to land. #BC#
Oleynik breaks the clinch.
Hopo throws a right hand that misses
and Oleynik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hopo instigates a clinch.
Hopo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Oleynik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hopo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Oleynik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopo throws a shot from downtown. Oleynik moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Oleynik gets tackled into the cage by Hopo. Hopo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Oleynik manages to break the clinch.
Oleynik moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleynik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Hopo clinches with his opponent.
Hopo working aggressively here.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oleynik up against the cage.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oleynik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Hopo. #T2#
Hopo slowing the pace effectively.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo misses with a punch to the body.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Hopo has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Oleynik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopo throws a looping overhand right but Oleynik ducks down to avoid it.
Oleynik throwing a counter right hand but Hopo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Oleynik misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oleynik slips under a jab from Hopo.
Jab by Hopo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleynik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopo.#CL2#
Hopo closes the distance and pushes Oleynik back into the cage.#BC#
Oleynik manages to break the clinch.
Oleynik avoids the body shot from Hopo.
#T3##CL2#
Hopo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Oleynik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oleynik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oleynik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopo. Hopo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oleynik throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
Oleynik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Oleynik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oleynik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopo momentarily.
Oleynik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oleynik throws a big shot that misses.
Hopo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Oleynik misses its intended target.
Hopo doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
Hopo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Oleynik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopo throws a right hand that misses
and Oleynik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oleynik.
Hopo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hopo has Oleynik up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopo lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Oleynik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo prevents Oleynik from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopo throws a hook but Oleynik avoids it easily.
Oleynik throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
A jab from Hopo misses.
Oleynik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oleynik cracks Hopo with an open hand slap.
Hopo misses with a lunging right hand
and Oleynik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oleynik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oleynik tests Hopo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Oleynik lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hopo sprawling to the canvas. Oleynik follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hopo hang on? #ROC#
Hopo is rocked!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oleynik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hopo is still in real trouble! Can Oleynik finish him?
Hopo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hopo seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oleynik wants to stand up but Hopo is controlling the position.
#T1#
Hopo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oleynik wants to stand but Hopo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hopo is looking to improve his position.
Hopo is looking to control Oleynik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopo avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexey Oleynik is winning the standup battle so far.
Oleynik misses with a wild combination.
Oleynik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopo scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Oleynik slips under a jab.
Oleynik is looking to counter punch.
Oleynik swings widly with a right hand
and Hopo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Oleynik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopo loads up on a big right hand but Oleynik slips the punch.
Oleynik misses the jab.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oleynik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopo walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Hopo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopo has Oleynik pushed against the cage.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Hopo.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleynik tests Hopo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.
Hopo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopo slowing the pace effectively.
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
Hopo working aggressively here.
Hopo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopo stalling.
Hopo'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.
Hopo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Hopo has him pressed against the cage.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Hopo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Hopo avoids the elbow strike from Oleynik, against the cage.
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Hessu Hopo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopo tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Hopo back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Oleynik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oleynik throws a jab when Hopo was well out of range.
Hopo doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
Hopo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopo.
Oleynik throws the left hand but Hopo avoids the punch easily.
Hopo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopo throws a hook but Oleynik avoids it easily.
Hopo throws out a loose jab but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopo takes one to the side of the head.
Oleynik connects with a crisp jab.
Hopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oleynik.
Oleynik slips a jab from Hopo.
Oleynik is looking to counter punch.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Hopo's head but Hopo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hopo rushes Oleynik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oleynik letting Hopo take a breather here.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
A short right from Hopo.
Hopo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Oleynik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oleynik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopo looks to throw the jab but Oleynik is out of range.
Oleynik slips under a jab.
Hopo tries to clinch but Oleynik moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Oleynik misses its target.
Hopo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oleynik finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopo's head.
Oleynik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oleynik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oleynik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Oleynik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oleynik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Oleynik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oleynik moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopo throws a jab when Oleynik was well out of range.
Hopo throws an overhand right that lands on Oleynik's shoulder, as Oleynik tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Oleynik sends Hopo down but not out. Oleynik dives into side control looking to finish.
Oleynik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hopo's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hopo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oleynik wants to stand but Hopo is controlling his arm.
Oleynik prevents Hopo from escaping the position.#T3#
Hopo is looking to regain half guard here but Oleynik keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopo is trying to control Oleynik's posture but Oleynik avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hopo is not content to let Oleynik control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopo throws a shot from downtown. Oleynik moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Oleynik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopo.
Hopo tries to clinch but Oleynik is having none of it. #CL2#
Hopo moves into the clinch.
Oleynik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopo is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo. #T4#
Hopo misses with some punches.
#BC#
Oleynik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oleynik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oleynik is looking to counter punch.
Hopo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oleynik's head.
A big left from Hopo misses.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Hopo's head but Hopo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oleynik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oleynik works the jab nicely.
Hopo looks to land a right hand but Oleynik moved out of range.
Oleynik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hopo gets a clinch.
Hopo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexey Oleynik.
I think Oleynik 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Oleynik!
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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Hopo tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopo ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hopo looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hopo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Hopo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopo.
Hopo tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopo works the jab nicely.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopo moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#T1#
Hopo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopo thinking.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hopo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopo has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopo misses with some punches.
Hopo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Hopo swings widly with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hopo.
Hopo wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Hopo has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson letting Hopo take a breather here.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopo.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Hopo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Hopo letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopo.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Hopo with a jab.
Hopo wants to clinch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Hopo's body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Hopo swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopo throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopo scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopo thinking. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Hopo. Hopo maintains the clinch. #T4#
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
Hopo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Hopo shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopo.
Hopo stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson 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#
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Jack Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopo misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Hopo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopo misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hopo.
Johnson tries a body shot but Hopo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land. #T1#
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Hopo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo stalls.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Hopo.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo taking a breather.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
#T2#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Hopo controls the action.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Hopo tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson presses Hopo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopo blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T3#
Hopo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopo.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopo is keeping busy.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to stall but Hopo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopo presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land.
Hopo blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hopo gets a clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Hopo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hopo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopo closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a jab when Hopo was well out of range.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopo misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Hopo misses the target.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo jabs at Johnson's body.#T1#
Hopo takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Hopo moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Hopo throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopo connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?
Hopo throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Hopo prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson presses Hopo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#T3#
Hopo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Hopo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Hopo is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hopo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopo.
Hopo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Hopo tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Hessu Hopo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopo backwards.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Johnson.
I've got Johnson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
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Event:
Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mitchell with a body shot.
Hopo scores with a jab.
Hopo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell. #CL2#
Hopo forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell taking a breather. #T1#
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopo has double underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hopo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell pushes Hopo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
I was talking to Mitchell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopo stalling.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Hopo has the dominant position.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Mitchell with a mighty uppercut! Mitchell falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mitchell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Hopo misses. #CL#
Hopo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopo lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Hopo presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James being controlled against the cage.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
Hopo stalling the fight.
James tries to pull guard but Hopo holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah James.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Hopo is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopo down to the mat. Hopo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Hopo has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James tries to break free but Hopo pushes him back against the cage.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hopo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopo to keep the fight standing.
Hopo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Hopo misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Hopo connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#CL#
Hopo moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hopo gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopo is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
James being controlled against the cage.
Hopo scores with a hook to the body.
James looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hopo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Hopo.
#T4#
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Hopo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopo lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hopo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Hopo pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Hopo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopo sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopo digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Hopo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopo scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Noah James has been cut.#T1##CL#
Hopo rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James is breathing heavily.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Hopo stalling.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Hopo has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops James to his knees! Hopo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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