 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Hill and Mahti Mahti. Mahti Mahti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mahti Mahti!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mahti rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill fails with the takedown.
Hill sets himself, and Mahti steps forward looking for the clinch! Hill avoids it this time.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahti circles away.
Mahti keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahti Mahti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahti is defending well.
Mahti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahti rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahti looking for a takedown.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Hill is working for takedown but Mahti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahti looking for a takedown.
Mahti is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahti tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Mahti looks winded!
Hill has Mahti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahti has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahti is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Hill looking for a takedown.
Mahti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahti circles away.
Mahti moves into the clinch successfully.
Hill is looking for a takedown.
Mahti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahti can't get the takedown.
Mahti tries to score a body lock takedown but Hill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mahti can't get the takedown.
Mahti tries to score a body lock takedown but Hill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Mahti's takedown attempt.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahti.
Mahti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Mahti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahti pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Mahti.
Mahti wants a takedown.
Mahti can't get the takedown.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahti prevents it.
Mahti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahti wants a takedown but no success here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mahti prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahti is defending well.
Mahti wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Mahti's takedown attempt.
Mahti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahti is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahti goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahti as he jumps to the side.
Mahti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hill goes for a double leg but Mahti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mahti continues to drive forward.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Mahti gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Mahti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill wants to clinch.
Mahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Mahti moves into the clinch.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahti is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Mahti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.
Mahti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill wants a takedown.
Mahti looking for a takedown.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahti tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Hill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahti moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
Mahti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Mahti's takedown attempt.
Mahti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahti has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahti prevents it.
Mahti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill looking for a takedown.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahti wants a takedown.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Mahti.
Mahti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Mahti, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Mahti against the cage but Mahti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahti wants to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch position.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Mahti counters by clinching up.
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahti.
Mahti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mahti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mahti moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hill is heads and Mahti is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Mahti wins on points by 1 to 0. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Phallos Eugene and Daniel Hill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phallos Eugene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Eugene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eugene somewhat.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eugene (2) vs (0) Hill
Eugene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hill is pulling down on Eugene's head. It's preventing any offense from Eugene, at least for the moment.
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eugene defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eugene wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Eugene wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill controlling Eugene's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugene trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Eugene from controlling successfully.
Hill is adopting a defensive guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Eugene from controlling successfully.
Hill pulls Eugene in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to sweep here but Eugene controlling him for the moment.
Hill has control of Eugene's left arm, preventing Eugene from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eugene manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eugene (2) vs (2) Hill
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
Hill works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eugene (2) vs (5) Hill
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugene is working to get back to half guard.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hill content just to control the position here.
Eugene has given up his back here. Will Hill look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Eugene (2) vs (8) Hill
Hill is not going to allow Eugene to sit and survive in this position.
Hill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Eugene preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill has good solid back control here.
Hill is persistently looking for the submission but Eugene is defending it well.
Eugene tries to break free.
Eugene showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Eugene right now.
Hill is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Eugene has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hill has the hooks in. Eugene is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Eugene is working hard here to advance position.
Hill working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eugene doesn't escape.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hill looking for the choke but no joy.
Eugene showing good submission defense here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hill is hanging on to Eugene's back as he tries to escape.
Eugene tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Eugene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Eugene tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Eugene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eugene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Eugene wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Hill takes Eugene's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Eugene is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Eugene (2) vs (11) Hill
Hill looking for the RNC.
Eugene rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hill patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eugene trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Eugene's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hill just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hill is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Eugene taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Hill! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Enrique and Daniel Hill. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Enrique! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enrique is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Enrique circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrique gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enrique goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Enrique pulls Hill into guard.
Hill passes Enrique's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Enrique sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enrique tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enrique looking for submissions off his back.
Hill content to control rather than advance.
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Enrique wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill controlling the pace.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Enrique defends it.
Enrique has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill stalling.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Enrique defends it.
Hill is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Enrique (0) vs (3) Hill
Enrique is being controlled here.
Enrique gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Hill 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Enrique moves into full guard.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Enrique is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enrique (2) vs (3) Hill
Enrique wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Enrique won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill pulls Enrique in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill has Enrique pulled in close to control his posture.
Enrique is sitting in close to Hill's body. Hill has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Enrique is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Enrique is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Hill! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cook.#TD2#
Cook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill content to stall in guard here.
Cook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cook looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hill passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Hill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Hill is continuing to stall.
Hill prevents Cook from getting the reversal.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.
Cook takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cook holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hill tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Cook is trying to escape the mount.
Cook wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hill.
Hill looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Cook frees his head quite easily.
Hill controlling from mount.
Hill manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cook to take his back!
Hill throwing sloppy strikes.
Hill is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is hanging on to Cook's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hill is hanging on to Cook's back as he tries to escape.
Cook is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hill working for the choke.
Cook rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Hill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hill really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cook.#T4##SUB2#
Cook preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
Cook is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Hill is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cook defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hill slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hill working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Hill looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hill forces Cook back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eloy Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cook counters with a solid body kick. #TD2#
Hill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hill lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill controlling Cook's posture.
Hill 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.
Hill pulls Cook in close to his closed guard and prevents Cook from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill wants to sweep here but Cook controlling him for the moment.
Cook is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Cook won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill is pulling down on Cook's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cook did well to prevent Hill getting side control.
Hill slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hill wants to pass to mount but Cook is defending the position.
Daniel Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.
The adventures of Hill the control monster continue. Boring.
Cook makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cook.
Hill controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Hill stays in close to Cook's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cook counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hill fails with the takedown
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Hill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Hill gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cook is trying to improve his position.
Hill advances to mount. #T1#
Cook is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
Cook prevents Hill from taking his back.
Cook slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hill in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hill works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cook blocking the ground and pound.
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cook is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Hill throws some wild stikes that Cook manages to avoid easily.
Hill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cook slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.#T4#
Cook is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.
Cook works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hill controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hill!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
