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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nester Billbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Millhollen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billbo comes into the arena with Destroy The Runner - My Darkness blaring out of the sound system. Millhollen has chosen Otherside from the Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Drew Millhollen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 cm
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205 lbs
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182 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nester Billbo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Millhollen! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Millhollen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Millhollen has Billbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Millhollen decides to pull guard. Billbo postures up in Millhollen's guard and throws a big left but Millhollen blocks it. Billbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Billbo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Millhollen controlling Billbo's posture. Millhollen keeping full guard, as Billbo tries to pass. Millhollen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Billbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Millhollen wants to sweep here but Billbo controlling him for the moment. Millhollen is looking to stand up but Billbo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Billbo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Millhollen did well to prevent Billbo getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Billbo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Billbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Millhollen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Billbo. Billbo prevents Millhollen from improving his position. Millhollen is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. Billbo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Billbo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Millhollen sees it coming and defends easily. Billbo is keen to just control but Millhollen is a slippery customer. Billbo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Billbo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Millhollen connecting with a few gentle strikes. Millhollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Millhollen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billbo. Millhollen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Billbo trying to control but Millhollen is working from the bottom. Millhollen being controlled here, momentarily. Billbo wants to control from the top but Millhollen keeps moving. Billbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Millhollen is retaining full guard. Millhollen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billbo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Millhollen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Millhollen keeping moving, preventing Billbo from controlling successfully. Billbo won't allow Millhollen to sweep him here. Billbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Left hook, right uppercut from Millhollen. Millhollen closes the distance and lands a one-two. Drew Millhollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Millhollen throws a right and a left that both miss. Millhollen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Billbo scores with a takedown into Millhollen's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Millhollen is trying to control the position but Billbo postures up. Billbo thows a big elbow that misses. Billbo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Millhollen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Millhollen has escaped and now he's on top! Billbo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billbo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Millhollen trying to control but Billbo is working from the bottom. Millhollen tries to stand but Billbo is controlling from the bottom. Billbo is looking for a triangle but Millhollen pushes his legs off easily.
Millhollen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Millhollen distracts Billbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Billbo working for a triangle but Millhollen defends it easily.
Millhollen is in close to Billbo's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Millhollen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Millhollen shoots and misses and Billbo counters with a single leg into guard. Millhollen didn't expect that. Billbo trying to control but Millhollen is working from the bottom. Millhollen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Millhollen keeping moving, preventing Billbo from controlling successfully. Billbo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Billbo postures up.
Billbo 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. Billbo has gone for a leg lock! Millhollen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billbo's guard. Millhollen trying to control the position from guard on top but Billbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millhollen tries to free his leg and advance position but Billbo is retaining full guard. Millhollen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Billbo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millhollen defends well. Millhollen thows a big elbow that misses. Billbo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millhollen defends well. Millhollen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Billbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Millhollen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billbo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Millhollen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Billbo keeping moving, preventing Millhollen from controlling successfully. Millhollen won't allow Billbo to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Millhollen throws a nice looking combination but Billbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Millhollen misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Millhollen does no damage. Billbo gets a takedown into half guard. Billbo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millhollen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Millhollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Billbo is trying to work for a kimura but Millhollen is defending well.
Billbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millhollen is just riding it out for now. Billbo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Billbo trying to control from Millhollen's half guard. Millhollen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Billbo trying to control but Millhollen is working from the bottom. Millhollen is looking for a triangle but Billbo pushes his legs off easily.
Billbo looking to sit in guard and control but Millhollen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Billbo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Billbo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Billbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Billbo looking to control.
Millhollen tries to free his leg and advance position but Billbo is retaining full guard. Millhollen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Billbo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Millhollen 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 Billbo. Billbo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Billbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nester Billbo 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!
Billbo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Millhollen drives through and clinches with Billbo against the cage.
Millhollen breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Millhollen. Millhollen tries to bum rush Billbo with a series of wild strikes but Billbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Millhollen.
Millhollen gets a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Billbo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Millhollen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Billbo to the mat. Billbo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Billbo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Millhollen trying to control the position from guard on top but Billbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millhollen stopping the sweep attempt from Billbo. Billbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Millhollen slips nicely into half guard. Millhollen looks to land a strike but Billbo avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Millhollen stays in close to Billbo's body and controls the position. Millhollen passes into half guard. Billbo looking for submissions off his back. Millhollen tries to pass to full mount but Billbo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Billbo looking for submissions off his back. Billbo is looking to improve his position.
Millhollen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Millhollen seems to be working for a kimura but Billbo defends the submission attempt. Millhollen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Billbo is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Billbo dodges the punch combination from Millhollen.
Billbo dodges the punch combination from Millhollen.
Millhollen tries for a takedown but Billbo circles away easily and Billbo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Nester Billbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Billbo wants to control from the top but Millhollen keeps moving. Billbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millhollen is keeping the position for now. Millhollen keeping moving, preventing Billbo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Billbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Millhollen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Billbo controls the pace. Billbo trying to control but Millhollen is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Billbo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Millhollen. Millhollen misses with a combination
and Billbo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Millhollen's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Millhollen wants to stand but Billbo is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Drew Millhollen. I think Millhollen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Millhollen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
69% |
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