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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hooez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strdoza as he avoids it easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Hooez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mackin Hooez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooez fails with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooez shoots for a double leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls well. He's pushed Hooez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Strdoza as Hooez shoots in.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strdoza defends it nicely.
As Hooez backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Hooez manages to avoid it all.
Hooez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strdoza swivels and escapes.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hooez darts in looking for a takedown but Strdoza gets double underhooks and turns Hooez into the cage.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Hooez jumps guard.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Hooez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hooez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hooez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hooez! #REVR#
Hooez wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hooez tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well. #T3#
Strdoza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Hooez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooez's back!#SUB2#
Strdoza is persistently looking for the submission but Hooez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Strdoza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hooez tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza working for a choke but Hooez is defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Hooez is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hooez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strdoza gets his way!
#SUB2#
Hooez showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Strdoza 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#
Hooez misses with a takedown attempt - Strdoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hooez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza gets back to full guard.
Hooez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Hooez from controlling successfully.
Chad Strdoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooez won't allow Strdoza to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooez advances position into side control!
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Strdoza defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Strdoza tries to roll over but Hooez keeps him under control.
Strdoza trying to control but Hooez postures up.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Hooez is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Hooez sits in half guard.
Strdoza trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hooez manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strdoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hooez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strdoza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hooez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strdoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strdoza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Strdoza wants to stand but Hooez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hooez fails with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strdoza is fending him off so far but Hooez persists. Nope, Strdoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooez with a poor takedown
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mackin Hooez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooez shoots in looking for a takedown. Strdoza tries to sprawl out of it but Hooez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strdoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hooez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strdoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Hooez backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Hooez manages to avoid it all.
Hooez dives in for a single leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Strdoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Hooez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hooez lands in his opponent's guard.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hooez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Hooez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Trimms misses the target.
Hooez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trimms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooez's hands.
Trimms swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trimms. Hooez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trimms.
Hooez feints the counter takedown.
Trimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Trimms darts in and clinches Hooez up against the cage.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trimms tries to work over Hooez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trimms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trimms presses Hooez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooez fails to pull guard.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Hooez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooez prevents a body shot from Trimms. #T1#
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hooez jumps guard but Trimms stands there with Hooez around his waist. Hooez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trimms digs a right hand into Hooez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooez's gas tank. #TD2#
Hooez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trimms uses from the top position.
Trimms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trimms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Hooez has his foot on Trimms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trimms works his way back into a safe position though.
Trimms content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Trimms tries to pass. #T3#
Trimms controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot.
Hooez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trimms defends it well.
Trimms tries to clinch there but Hooez circles away.
#TD2#
Hooez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hooez is staying tight to Trimms's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hooez trying to control the action but Trimms is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trimms is trying to control Hooez's posture but Hooez avoids it.
Hooez is looking to take a break and control but Trimms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooez controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bedgars Trimms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hooez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trimms.
Trimms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trimms lands a nice shot that snaps Hooez's head back.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trimms as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Trimms forces Hooez back against the cage and clinches.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully.
Hooez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trimms looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Trimms tries to pass.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hooez working a defensive guard but Trimms passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hooez is looking to control Trimms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooez avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooez is looking to improve his position.
Trimms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hooez actively working from the bottom here.
Trimms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trimms closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hooez counters with a shoot takedown. Trimms fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Hooez preventing the sweep.
Trimms keeping moving, preventing Hooez from controlling successfully.
Trimms on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trimms tries to get out of the position.
Hooez advances position into side control!
Trimms is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Hooez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trimms, who protects the arm well.
Hooez laying and praying for a moment but Trimms takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trimms trying to hold on to Hooez's head to control him but Hooez postures up.
Hooez uses his free foot to push down on Trimms's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trimms.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooez fails to advance to Trimms's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bedgars Trimms will probably get the nod.
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#
Hooez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trimms tries to avoid it but Hooez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trimms to the ground. Trimms escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bedgars Trimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trimms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trimms throws a body punch but Hooez moves out of range.
Hooez feints the counter takedown.
Trimms misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Trimms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hooez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trimms content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trimms passes into half guard.
#T1#
Trimms content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hooez actively working from the bottom here.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooez trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trimms controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hooez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Trimms looks to land a left hand but Hooez moved out of range nicely.
Hooez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trimms.
And Hooez tries to counter it with a takedown but Trimms pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooez slips a jab from Trimms.
Trimms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Trimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooez is just out of range.
Hooez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trimms.
Hooez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Trimms gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hooez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trimms controlling from the top position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trimms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trimms has managed to get both his arms back between Hooez's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bedgars Trimms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trimms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bedgars Trimms!
Bedgars Trimms decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Lagana just misses with a punch to the body.
Lagana misses with a looping right.
Donk. Lagana catches Hooez right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Hooez drives through with a takedown into Lagana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lagana wants to get back to his feet but Hooez passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Well, if Hooez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lagana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooez seems to be working for a kimura but Lagana defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Hooez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lagana is defending against the submission attempts here by Hooez.
Hooez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooez is thwarting Lagana's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Hooez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Hooez is looking to advance position but Lagana won't allow it.
Hooez passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooez controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hooez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lagana is surviving well by controlling Hooez's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Hooez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hooez but it's paid off an Lagana is forced to tap! Nice work by Hooez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mackin Hooez!
Mackin Hooez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Marku throws the left hand but Hooez avoids the punch easily.
Hooez tries to move into range but Marku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marku is fending him off so far but Hooez persists. Nope, Marku circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hooez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marku's guard.
Hooez preventing the sweep.
Marku looking to control.
Hooez content to stall in guard here.
Hooez won't allow Marku to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez passes Marku's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hooez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marku defends it well.
Marku is in trouble now - Hooez has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Hooez wants to finish this one by submission but Marku is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hooez.
Hooez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marku is trying to escape the mount.
Hooez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hooez avoids the attempt from Marku to control.#SUB#
Hooez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marku manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Marku being controlled for a moment.
Marku wants to control but Hooez postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Marku can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hooez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB#
Hooez is trying to get an arm triangle but Marku is defending well.
Marku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Hooez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Hooez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Hooez is working to tighten his grip on Marku's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marku has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hooez is really squeezing tight and eventually Marku passes out! Hooez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mackin Hooez! |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 2
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tochukwu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooez, pushing him back against the cage.
Tochukwu jumps guard but Hooez stands there with Tochukwu around his waist. Tochukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hooez jumps guard and drags Tochukwu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tochukwu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooez is retaining full guard.
Hooez pulls Tochukwu in close to his closed guard and prevents Tochukwu from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hooez has his foot on Tochukwu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tochukwu works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooez is pulling down on Tochukwu's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Hooez is looking for a triangle but Tochukwu pushes his legs off easily.
Tochukwu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tochukwu rushes Hooez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hooez decides to pull guard.
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.
Hooez pulls Tochukwu in to control the position.
Hooez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tochukwu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tochukwu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Tochukwu slips nicely into half guard.
Tochukwu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Hooez trying to control but Tochukwu postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tochukwu pushes Hooez up against the cage in a clinch.
Tochukwu is trying to pull guard but Hooez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tochukwu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tolgot Tochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hooez manages to pull guard.
Tochukwu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tochukwu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hooez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hooez wants to control the position but Tochukwu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tochukwu not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hooez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tochukwu pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tolgot Tochukwu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hooez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tochukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooez smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tochukwu closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Tochukwu drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Tochukwu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooez defends well.#SUB#
Tochukwu is looking for a triangle but Hooez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hooez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tochukwu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hooez is looking to defend but Tochukwu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hooez! Tochukwu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hooez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tolgot Tochukwu!
Tolgot Tochukwu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Hooez fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bhate fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Hooez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez jumps guard and drags Bhate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hooez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez is pulling down on Bhate's head to control his posture. #T1#
Bhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooez is retaining full guard.
Hooez has Bhate pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooez controlling the position.
Bhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bhate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bhate has managed to get both his arms back between Hooez's legs - danger averted.
Bhate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hooez wants to control but Bhate postures up.#SUB#
Bhate tries for a kimura but Hooez is defending well. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Hooez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bhate swings around for an armbar but Hooez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bhate's guard.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooez passes into half guard.
Hooez is controlling the pace.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bhate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhate being controlled here, momentarily.
Bhate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooez's guard. #REVR#
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.
Bhate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hooez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bhate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bhate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Bhate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bhate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hooez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dharya Bhate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hooez instigates a clinch.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooez to keep the fight standing.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Hooez won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully.
Bhate postures up.
#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hooez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooez has control of Bhate's left arm, preventing Bhate from doing any damage.
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Hooez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooez manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Hooez's guard. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Bhate tries to pass. #SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooez controlling Bhate's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hooez feints and as Bhate raises his hands in defense, Hooez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hooez content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Bhate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bhate has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hooez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bhate.
Bhate is looking to reverse the position.
Bhate is trying to work for a sweep but Hooez has mounted him!#T4#
Hooez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bhate is trying to reverse the position but instead Hooez has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hooez controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mackin Hooez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hooez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Hooez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooez manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Hooez's guard.
Hooez pulls Bhate in close to his closed guard and prevents Bhate from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Bhate is fighting to break Hooez's control of his arms but Hooez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hooez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooez is trying to keep Bhate in close.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hooez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hooez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Bhate tries to pass.
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up.
Bhate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hooez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hooez controlling from the top position.
Bhate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bhate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooez controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooez passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bhate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhate is looking for a sweep. Hooez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mackin Hooez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mackin Hooez! |
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