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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ding Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 cm
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164 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cotton Hill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Ding Junior! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill throws a shot from downtown. Ding Junior moves away and avoids it. Ding Junior shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense. Hill misses the shot to the body. Hill misses with the combination.
Ding Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily. Ding Junior fails with a takedown attempt. Hill stuffs the takedown. Cotton Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Ding Junior. Ding Junior looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming. Ding Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ding Junior is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ding Junior.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ding Junior is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ding Junior kicks Hill off and gets back to his feet. Ding Junior looks gassed! Hill cracks Ding Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination. Hill cracks Ding Junior with an open hand slap. Ding Junior wants to clinch. The fight moves into the clinch position. Hill scores with a knee to the head.
Hill keeps control of Ding Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ding Junior is trying to break free. Ding Junior is trying to break free. Ding Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hill wants the takedown. Ding Junior is fighting it off but Hill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ding Junior's guard against the cage. Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hill preventing the sweep. Ding Junior being controlled here, momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill pushes down on Ding Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ding Junior wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ding Junior is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ding Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ding Junior is trying to get back to full guard. Hill stalling. Hill decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ding Junior misses with a takedown attempt and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hill throws a right hand that Ding Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Ding Junior also avoids with ease. Hill lands a nice hook to Ding Junior's body. Ding Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hill throws a series of strikes that have Ding Junior backpedaling.
Hill forces Ding Junior back against the cage and clinches. Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill has clasped his hands together around Ding Junior's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hill working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hill scores with punches from side control. Ding Junior is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cotton Hill 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hill. Ding Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Hill counter with a right hand. Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ding Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots. Hill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hill 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. Hill with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ding Junior's face.
Hill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ding Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ding Junior is breathing heavily. Hill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ding Junior's face.
Ding Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ding Junior is looking to get to half guard. Hill is standing up, even though he is in mount. Hill with a hook. Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hill performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ding Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ding Junior tries to control the position but Hill now has his back.
Cotton Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hill is punishing Ding Junior with strikes - can he finish him?! Ding Junior is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Hill has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ding Junior is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cotton Hill!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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