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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao leaves Hiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiller ducks right into an uppercut from Brandao.
Hiller shoots in but Brandao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandao fakes the leg kick and cracks Hiller in the body.
Hiller avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Hiller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Hiller throws a low kick, looking for Brandao's leg but Brandao calmly moves out of range.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Hiller counters with a left to the body.
Hiller ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao scores with a jab.#T1#
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Hiller feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiller slips under a jab.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Hiller moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hiller clinches. #TD#
Hiller drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandao is looking to stand up but Hiller won't let him.
Hiller pulls Brandao in close to prevent any damage.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hiller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiller rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiller is defended easily by Brandao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller tries to clinch up.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandao sprawls well. Brandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiller gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hiller's calf.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hiller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandao is fending him off so far but Hiller persists. Nope, Brandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandao lands with a right hand.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Brandao slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandao misses.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Hiller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiller is in Brandao's guard.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Hiller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Brandao tries to strike from the bottom.
Hiller throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Brandao gets to his feet. Hiller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Hiller in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Hiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Hiller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hiller manages to end up in side control.
Brandao is not content to let Hiller control the position.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
Hiller controlling the position.
Brandao tries to buck Hiller off but Hiller is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Brandao is looking for a sweep.
Hiller taking a break here but Brandao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandao pushes Hiller off looking to stand but Hiller dives back in and keeps control.
Brandao trying to control but Hiller postures up.
Hiller is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiller is stalling here. Brandao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hiller is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Brandao stands up and beckons Hiller to his feet.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiller's sensitive parts. #T2#
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiller shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiller circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiller shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandao sprawls well. He's pushed Hiller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Hiller clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandaos head.
Hiller taking a breather.
The referee calls for Hiller to work.
Hiller misses with a body punch.
Hiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiller has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Brandao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hiller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brandao up against the cage.
Hiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Hiller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiller won't allow it.
Brandao is leaning against Hiller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiller blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Hiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Hiller tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiller misses with some punches.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Brandao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hiller wants to stall.
Hiller misses with some punches.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Hiller in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao tries a body shot but Hiller blocks it.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandao throws a chopping leg kick but Hiller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Hiller sees coming a mile off.
Hiller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hiller counters with a shoot takedown. Brandao fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Brandao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiller jumps guard but Brandao stands there with Hiller around his waist. Hiller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Hiller's takedown attempt.
Hiller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Brandao pushes Hiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiller has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiller is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Brandao on the inside. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Hiller avoids it.
Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Brandao forces Hiller back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Hiller tries to tie him up.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiller is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiller has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Hiller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao wants to break free but Hiller has control.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiller attempts a counter takedown but Brandao avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao looks to land a body kick but Hiller moved away.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Hiller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to avoid it but Hiller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandao to the ground. Brandao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandao motions for Hiller to come forward. Brandao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hiller avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Brandao.
#T3#
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hiller counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiller working the ground and pound.
Brandao is looking to regain half guard here but Hiller keeps moving and retains side control.
Brandao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brandao prevents Hiller from moving into mount.
Hiller wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Hiller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brandao is pushing Hiller's head away, looking to escape. Hiller manages to hold on to the position though.
Hiller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Brandao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiller lands some shots froms side control.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Hiller drags him back down.
Brandao controls the position for a moment.
Hiller controlling from side mount.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet.
Hiller trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller takes one to the side of the head.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rivera gets caught flat footed, as Hiller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hiller passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiller prevents Rivera from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Hiller is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Hiller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hiller passes to side control.
Hiller taking a breather here. #T1#
Rivera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Hiller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rivera being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Hiller in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rivera is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Hiller!
During a confident post fight interview, Erik Hiller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hiller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiller showed some decent athleticism there.
Kong is controlling Hiller's trapped leg to prevent Hiller from advancing to side control.
Hiller controlling the action here.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Hiller sits in half guard.
Hiller wants to free his trapped foot but Kong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hiller seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.
Hiller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hiller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiller trying to control from half guard but Kong is working away.
Hiller prevents Kong from standing back up.
Hiller lands strikes from half guard.
Kong wants to improve his position but Hiller is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hiller seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.
Hiller trying to pass the guard but Kong defending well. #SUB#
Hiller is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hiller to get the leverage.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Hiller has control of the leg.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Hiller is very close to passing his half guard.
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiller.
Hiller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiller 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.#T2#
Hiller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hiller is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong wants to control but Hiller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kong!
Kong tries to lock up and control but Hiller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kong wants to hold on but Hiller pushes him away.#SUB#
Hiller wants to finish this one by submission but Kong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hiller.
Kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kong gets back to half guard.
Hiller is looking to advance position but Kong won't allow it.
Hiller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kong wants to improve his position but Hiller is controlling well.
Hiller wants to free his trapped foot but Kong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hiller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong is trying to stand.
Hiller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hiller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiller.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Hiller is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiller content to control rather than advance.
Hiller is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiller is controlling the pace.
Hiller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hiller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiller is working away from the top position though.
Hiller trying to control from half guard but Kong is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hiller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiller with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Hiller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kong is trying to keep an underhook but Hiller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Erik Hiller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiller wants to free his trapped foot but Kong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hiller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kong is trying to stand.
Hiller tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.
Hiller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is staying active underneath Hiller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hiller not doing much here.
Kong looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Hiller sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hiller seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Hiller is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hiller trying to control from Kong's half guard. Kong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Hiller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong controls Hiller momentarily but Hiller frees himself.
Hiller looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiller postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Hiller tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Hiller works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiller throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Kong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with an inside leg kick.
Hiller shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hiller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Hiller feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiller slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Hiller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Krom Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiller tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it. #T3#
Hiller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Good work by Hiller as he checks the leg kick.
Hiller shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Hiller moved out of range nicely.
Hiller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiller checks a leg kick.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hiller eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiller darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiller dives in for a single leg takedown but Kong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiller tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Hiller off balance momentarily.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Hiller tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Hiller wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Hiller closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kong misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Kong stalks Hiller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hiller's face. Hiller staggers backwards, shaken.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiller moves away.
Kong leaves Hiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiller wants to clinch.
As Hiller backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Hiller manages to avoid it all.
Hiller is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiller checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hiller. Those never looked like landing.
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
A head kick by Hiller misses
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Hiller wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiller is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Hiller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Hiller misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Hiller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kong did well to prevent Hiller getting side control.#ES2#
Kong has one foot on Hiller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Kong.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiller tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Kong.
Kong leaves Hiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Hiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong with a hook.
Hiller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiller checks a leg kick nicely.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Hiller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kong's guard.#ES2#
Kong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Hiller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Hiller won't allow it.
Kong prevents a body shot from Hiller. #TD#
Hiller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hiller manages to end up in side control.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hiller is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hiller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiller staying calm.
Kong is trying to control Hiller's posture but Hiller avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krom Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krom Kong!
A very excited looking Krom Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dolvoz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hiller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiller.
Hiller is pulling down on Dolvoz's head to control his posture.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hiller is stalling in the full guard.
Hiller landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hiller drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hiller seems to have locked his on tight now - Dolvoz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hiller, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 3143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3439 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rush and Run - Shake and Jump. Erik Hiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Erik Hiller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey closes the distance and clinches.
Hiller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joey is trying to keep an underhook but Hiller manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hiller (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey is looking to control Hiller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Hiller wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (0) Joey
Hiller tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey tries to hold on but Hiller pushes him away.
Joey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Hiller's attempts to control the action.
Joey can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hiller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (5) vs (2) Joey
Joey stands and throws Hiller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (5) Joey
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiller keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is looking to advance position but Hiller won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hiller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey passes Hiller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiller trying to hold on to Joey's head to control him but Joey postures up.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Hiller looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiller, not yet.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiller is trying to keep Joey in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joey has passed into half guard!
Hiller gets full guard.
Joey stands and throws Hiller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (8) Joey
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hiller's face as Joey controls the position.
Hiller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hiller (9) vs (8) Joey
Joey is really stuck here.
Joey fending off the submission attempt from Hiller.
Hiller is looking for the choke from the back position but Joey is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller gets his hands free as Joey looks to control.
Hiller controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Joey is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hiller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hiller is trying to stick to Joey's back but Joey is turning into Hiller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hiller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (9) vs (10) Joey
Joey won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to keep Joey in close.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Joey 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.
Let's hope that Joey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey prevents Hiller from improving his position.
Joey is looking to advance position but Hiller won't allow it.
Hiller is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiller avoid being mounted?
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiller sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joey.
Hiller is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey is thwarting Hiller's attempts to control the position.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
Hiller gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Hiller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Joey.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hiller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (11) vs (10) Joey
Hiller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey pulls Hiller in to control the position.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Hiller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Hiller tries to pass.
Hiller slips nicely into half guard.
Hiller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joey defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Hiller is thwarting Joey's attempts to control the position.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiller in particular looking to stall.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
Hiller postures up.
Hiller tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (11) vs (12) Joey
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey is pushing down on Hiller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hiller is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Hiller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hiller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Joey postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes into half guard.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (13) vs (12) Joey
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (13) vs (14) Joey
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiller pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiller controls Joey momentarily but Joey frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 14 to 13.
Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiller lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Thunder Rolls wants the takedown. Hiller is fighting it off but Thunder Rolls persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hiller's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hiller is looking for a triangle but Thunder Rolls pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hiller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder Rolls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiller is trying to keep Thunder Rolls in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hiller 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.
Hiller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thunder Rolls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunder Rolls distracts Hiller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hiller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder Rolls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder Rolls's guard. #REVR#
Hiller content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Thunder Rolls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiller trying to control but Thunder Rolls is working from the bottom.
Hiller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Thunder Rolls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hiller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hiller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thunder Rolls for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Thunder Rolls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder Rolls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thunder Rolls is looking for a triangle but Hiller pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Thunder Rolls looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hiller has picked Thunder Rolls up and slammed him! Thunder Rolls can't keep hold of the triangle and Hiller manages to pass to side control!
Hiller cracks Thunder Rolls with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB#
Hiller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder Rolls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiller takes a little break here. Thunder Rolls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thunder Rolls is looking for a sweep.
Hiller is looking to take a break and control but Thunder Rolls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Thunder Rolls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hiller working the head and body with strikes.
Hiller just content to control the position.
Hiller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thunder Rolls working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Hiller looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hiller lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Thunder Rolls is rocked!#SUB#
Hiller working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thunder Rolls turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hiller off and cradles Thunder Rolls's limp body as Hiller celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiller tries to counter with a clinch but Wilkinson shakes him off and moves away.
Hiller dives in and grabs Wilkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilkinson pushes down on Hiller's head and hops out.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hiller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wilkinson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hiller stalling away here and it's allowed Wilkinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hiller throws a strike but Wilkinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hiller trying to control the position.
Hiller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hiller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Wilkinson stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Hiller controlling Wilkinson's posture.
Hiller working a defensive guard but Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Well, if Wilkinson 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.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg.
Hiller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiller.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilkinson won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
Wilkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hiller seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilkinson has passed into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Hiller wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Hiller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilkinson off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hiller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Hiller looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Hiller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wilkinson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiller missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Hiller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wilkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hiller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Hiller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilkinson trying to control but Hiller postures up.
Hiller prevents Wilkinson from improving his position.
Hiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller trying to control the action but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Hiller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Hiller wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Hiller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkinson's waist but Wilkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiller off to one side.
Hiller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilkinson to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.#CL#
Wilkinson rushes Hiller and presses him up against the cage.
Hiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson - that landed with a thud.
Hiller working aggressively here.
Hiller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Hiller misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.#TD2#
Hiller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilkinson uses from the top position.
Hiller 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.#T1#
Wilkinson stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Wilkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erik Hiller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiller looking to control but Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Hiller wants to sweep but Wilkinson has passed to side control!
Hiller can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiller is not content to let Wilkinson control the position.
Hiller tries to bench press Wilkinson off him but Wilkinson keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Wilkinson stalls from top position.
Wilkinson working away.
Hiller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiller is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Wilkinson takes a little break here. Hiller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiller is looking to reverse the position.
Hiller struggling a bit here.
Hiller is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson trying to control the action but Hiller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiller shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Hiller pushes Wilkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Hiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wilkinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller jumps guard but Wilkinson stands there with Hiller around his waist. Hiller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiller, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Wilkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiller can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
Hiller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilkinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiller can turn it around.
Hiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Hiller drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Hiller has an active guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Wilkinson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller is in trouble now - Wilkinson has advanced to mount! #T1#
Wilkinson controlling the pace for now.
Hiller is squirming around, avoiding Wilkinson's attempts to control the action.
Hiller is looking to improve his position but Wilkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Hiller is looking for a sweep. Wilkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkinson wants to control but Hiller is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hiller wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
Hiller trying to control here.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiller is looking to get back to full guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hiller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU#
Wilkinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
Wilkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Hiller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilkinson smiles and moves away.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiller misses with a takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiller moves away.
Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Wilkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiller has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilkinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
and Wilkinson counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilkinson lands with an overhand left.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
Timothy Wilkinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Hassan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hiller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hiller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Al Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiller is working Al Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Al Hassan tries to buck Hiller off but Hiller is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hassan trying to remain calm as Hiller controls from the top position.#T1#
Al Hassan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hiller is putting a hurting on Al Hassan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hiller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Al Hassan's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Hiller has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Al Hassan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hiller yanks on the arm and Al Hassan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hiller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hiller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hiller content to control rather than advance.
Hiller winds up and cracks Al Hassan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiller stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hiller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al Hassan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hiller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiller dominating with strikes here.
Hiller controlling his opponent.
Hiller lands a heavy elbow.
Hiller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Hassan looks a forlorn figure.
Al Hassan is bucking up trying to escape but Hiller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hiller working the ground and pound effectively.
Hiller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Al Hassan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiller on the ground.
Hiller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Al Hassan has left one of his arms exposed and Hiller doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Al Hassan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Hiller!
A pretty intense looking Erik Hiller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
TRFC105
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hiller throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a single leg into guard. Hiller didn't expect that. #ES#
Hiller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiller doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Hiller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Hiller is predictable there
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiller is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Hiller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Hiller is predictable there #TD2#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Hiller is keeping the position.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hiller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rawlings has picked Hiller up and slammed him! Hiller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rawlings manages to pass to side control!
Hiller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rawlings working Hiller over with strikes.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rawlings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiller is just riding it out for now. Rawlings eventually gives up the hold.
Hiller gets back to full guard.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rawlings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Rawlings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rawlings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hiller working for a triangle but Rawlings defends it easily.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Hiller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings won't allow Hiller to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Rawlings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiller can't keep his opponent in guard - Rawlings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings is pressing down on Hiller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiller is holding on for now.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hiller tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings is pressing down on Hiller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiller is holding on for now.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rawlings trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings 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#
Rawlings slips under a jab from Hiller.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiller tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawlings missing with a left hand there. Hiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawlings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawlings looks to throw the jab but Hiller is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiller tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Hiller misses with a jab to the body
and Rawlings counters with a left and a right that stings Hiller.
Hiller throws a shot from downtown. Rawlings moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Hiller misses
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hiller tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller scores with a leg kick.
Hiller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rawlings will feel that in the morning.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Hiller.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiller misses with a low kick.
Hiller misses with an uppercut
and Rawlings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hiller tries to work over Rawlings's front leg with a kick but Rawlings checks it.
Hiller takes one to the chin there.
Rawlings avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
Hiller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiller.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hiller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Hiller throws a low kick, looking for Rawlings's leg but Rawlings calmly moves out of range.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Rawlings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rawlings stuns Hiller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawlings connects with a crisp jab.
Hiller blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rawlings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Rawlings tries to get set, Hiller tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawlings manages to avoid the attempt.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Hiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Reno Rawlings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawlings moves out of range of the body kick from Hiller.
Hiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Hiller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hiller continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Hiller throws a quick counter head kick but Rawlings was just out of range.
Hiller slips under a jab from Rawlings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Hiller.
Hiller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiller wants to clinch but Rawlings slips to the side
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Hiller tries to clinch up.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into Hiller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hiller has his feet on Rawlings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hiller moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Rawlings blocks an elbow strike.
Rawlings is looking to control Hiller's arms but Hiller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawlings has his back to the cage.
Hiller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawlings blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawlings throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.#CL#
Rawlings gets tackled into the cage by Hiller. Hiller maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiller.
Hiller prevents the takedown attempt.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawlings avoids it.#T2#
Rawlings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlings scores with a jab. Hiller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rawlings tries to work over Hiller's front leg with a kick but Hiller checks it.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erik Hiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.#T3#
Rawlings misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hiller rushes Rawlings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hiller.
Hiller scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiller trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Hiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Rawlings pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawlings wants to slow Hiller down by chopping away at his legs.
Rawlings lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hiller as Rawlings shoots in.
Hiller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hiller tries to clinch there but Rawlings circles away.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Rawlings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiller jabs Rawlings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erik Hiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawlings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Hiller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawlings 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Reno Rawlings stared into the camera and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Hiller moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller misses with an uppercut
and Tsuyoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuyoshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Hiller strikes.
Hiller slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Hiller with the counter takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuyoshi misses the target.#T1#
Hiller is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Hiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoshi swivels and escapes.
Tsuyoshi throwing a counter right hand but Hiller manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hiller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsuyoshi is trying to maintain the position but Hiller is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hiller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuyoshi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Samran Muay Thai, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Tsuyoshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiller is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Hiller wants to free his trapped foot but Tsuyoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hiller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiller.
Tsuyoshi tries to kick Hiller off but Hiller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking for a sweep. Hiller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiller trying to control from Tsuyoshi's half guard. Tsuyoshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SU2#
Hiller gets to his feet. Tsuyoshi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsuyoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hiller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tsuyoshi to the mat! Tsuyoshi manages to get full guard.
Hiller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hiller wants to control but Tsuyoshi is keeping him busy.
Hiller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
Hiller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tsuyoshi to his feet.
Hiller dives in and grabs Tsuyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi pushes down on Hiller's head and hops out.
Tsuyoshi cracks Hiller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Hiller.
It looked like Tsuyoshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hiller thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hiller closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tsuyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hiller feints and as Tsuyoshi raises his hands in defense, Hiller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Tsuyoshi wriggles free and stands up.
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
Hiller misses with the body kick#CL#
and Tsuyoshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hiller jumps guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiller managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tsuyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsuyoshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Hiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiller is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
A head kick from Hiller lands but Tsuyoshi takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuyoshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuyoshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hiller misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hiller shoots for a takedown but Tsuyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Hiller 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.#ES#
Tsuyoshi pushes Hiller off and gets back to his feet.
Hiller tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hiller moves forwards but Tsuyoshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiller with a poor takedown
and Tsuyoshi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hiller is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi clobbers Hiller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller takes one to the side of the head.
Hiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiller - that will leave a mark!
Hiller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tsuyoshi as Hiller shoots in.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Hiller throws a body kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot that snaps Hiller's head back.
#KD#
Tsuyoshi cracks Hiller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tsuyoshi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hiller to stand back up!#ROC#
Hiller is rocked!
Hiller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
After winning the bout, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Binay throws a big shot that misses.
Binay throws a head kick but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hiller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Binay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiller somewhat.
Binay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Hiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binay.
Binay lands a body punch.
Hiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binay avoids it.
Hiller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Binay blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller jumps guard but Binay stands there with Hiller around his waist. Hiller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Binay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Binay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiller misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Hiller drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SU2#
Binay stands up and waves to Hiller to follow him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Binay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiller misses with an elbow over the top.
Binay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Binay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiller is trying to pull guard but Binay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Binay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Binay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Binay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiller digs a right hand into Binay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binay's gas tank.
Binay gets through Hiller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Binay lands an elbow just above Hiller 's eye.
Hiller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2##TD#
Hiller successfully pulls guard.
Binay wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving. #SUB#
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Binay defends well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Binay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Binay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Binay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Binay slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Binay seems content to control.
Hiller wants to get back to his feet.
Binay wants to free his trapped foot but Hiller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Binay wants to get back to his feet.
Binay stalling away here and it's allowed Hiller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hiller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiller is trying to keep Binay in close.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Binay advances to half guard.
Binay trying to control the action but Hiller is working from the bottom.
Binay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hiller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Binay is trying to work for a kimura but Hiller is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hiller is defending against the submission attempts here by Binay.
Hiller is looking for a sweep. Binay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Binay misses with an uppercut. Hiller saw that one coming.
Hiller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Binay looks to land a combination but Hiller avoids it well.
Hiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiller avoids the head kick by Binay.
Hiller tries to counter with a takedown but Binay is quick to defend against it.
Binay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Binay's head.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown but Binay shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hiller darts in and clinches Binay up against the cage.
Hiller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Binay throws a sloppy head kick and Hiller moves out of range easily.
Hiller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Hiller wants to clinch.
Hiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Hiller with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Binay is just out of range.
Binay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
A left and a right from Binay both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Binay swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Binay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiller with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Binay throws the kick towards the body but Hiller avoids it.
Binay scores with a three punch combo!
Hiller moves out of range of the leg kick from Binay.
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Hiller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Hiller is going to stand back up.
Binay is looking for a sweep. Hiller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hiller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Binay is in real trouble.
Hiller is not going to allow Binay to sit and survive in this position.
Binay is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hiller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Binay defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Binay controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hiller is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Binay rolls with it to try and escape but Hiller cranks on the arm and Binay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Hiller!
As Erik Hiller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Trenchard throws a body punch but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hiller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trenchard to the mat! Trenchard manages to get full guard. #SU#
Hiller stands up from Trenchard's guard - Hiller perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Hiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trenchard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hiller obliges.
Trenchard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hiller smiles and moves away.
Hiller avoids the head kick by Trenchard.
#TD#
Hiller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Trenchard is working an open guard so Hiller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trenchard doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trenchard looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiller. That's going to slow Trenchard down.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiller scores with a spinning back kick!#T1##TD#
Hiller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hiller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Hiller stands up from Trenchard's guard - Hiller perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Hiller has closed the distance and engaged Trenchard in a clinch.
#BC#
Hiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trenchard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trenchard enables Hiller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trenchard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trenchard has momentary wrist control but Hiller slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiller is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Hiller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trenchard backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiller.
Hiller throws a right and a left that Trenchard avoids nicely.
Trenchard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trenchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Erik Hiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Trenchard.#KD#
Hiller throws a left that rocks Trenchard and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hiller dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Trenchard regain composure!
#ROC#
Trenchard is rocked!
Trenchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Hiller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Trenchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiller finish him?
Hiller lands an overhand right.
Hiller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Trenchard drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hiller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Trenchard's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Hiller!
As Erik Hiller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Binay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Binay sprawls well. Binay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiller gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Binay.
Binay tries to score with a low kick but Hiller moves his leg out of the way.
Binay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Binay. Hiller shrugs it off though.
Binay cracks Hiller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Binay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiller momentarily.
Binay connects with a high kick.
Binay throws a lazy head kick
and Hiller counters with a one-two to the body.
Binay misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller misses with the combination.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Hiller darts in and clinches Binay up against the cage.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiller avoids it.
Hiller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Binay.
#TD2#
Hiller jumps guard and drags Binay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller trying to control the position here. #T1#
Hiller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Binay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hiller postures up in Binay's guard and throws a big left but Binay blocks it.
Hiller stops Binay from standing up.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Binay is keeping the position.
Hiller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hiller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Binay wants to get back to his feet.
Hiller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Binay some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hiller scoring with punches from side control.
Binay parries the strikes from Hiller easily there. Hiller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Binay to escape.
Binay is not content to let Hiller control the position.
Hiller working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Hiller tries for a kimura but Binay is defending well.
Binay pushes Hiller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hiller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Binay is not content to let Hiller control the position.
Hiller working the body and head with strikes.
Hiller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binay keeps working. #T3##SU2#
Hiller decides to stand back up. Hiller steps back and let's Binay get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hiller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Binay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hiller is in Binay's guard.#ES#
Binay has his feet on Hiller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Binay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Binay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Binay misses with a leg kick.
Binay misses with a body punch
and Hiller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Binay pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hiller pushes Binay up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hiller pulls guard.
Hiller lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#ES2#
Hiller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hiller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Binay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiller somewhat.#T4#
Hiller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Binay's waist but Binay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiller off to one side.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiller.
Binay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Binay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Binay throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Hiller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Binay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A jab from Binay misses.
Hiller lands a jab to Binay's midsection.
Hiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Binay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hiller in his tracks.
Hiller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiller slips a jab from Binay.
Binay looks to land a body kick but Hiller moved away.
Binay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiller shoots in but Binay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Binay misses with a looping right.
Hiller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Hiller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Binay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiller is looking to slow Binay down with leg kicks.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch but Binay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hiller lands a right hook to the body.
Binay throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binay defends it well.
Hiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hiller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Binay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiller.
Hiller looks to land a combination but Binay avoids it well.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Binay scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Binay there.#CL2#
Hiller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Binay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.#TD2#
Hiller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Binay uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binay forces his way into half guard.
Binay stalling away here and it's allowed Hiller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Hiller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binay wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Binay wants to pass the guard but Hiller is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Binay defends well.
Hiller looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiller, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Binay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hiller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Binay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Binay passes Hiller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Binay trying to control from half guard but Hiller is working away. #T3#
Hiller gets full guard.
Binay wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hiller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Binay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Binay from controlling successfully.
Binay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hiller's guard. #SUB#
Binay seems to be working for a kimura but Hiller defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Hiller is staying active underneath Binay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erik Hiller has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Hiller pushes Binay off and gets back to his feet.
Hiller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Binay swings for the body but Hiller moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hiller.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Jose Binay has been cut.#CL2#
Hiller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller tries to pull guard but Binay holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiller drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller presses Binay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiller.
Binay managing to block the knees to the body from Hiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Jose Binay's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Binay sprawls well. Binay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiller gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiller slips under a jab from Binay.#TD2#
Hiller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Binay is not content to let Hiller control the position. #SUB2#
Hiller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hiller lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller wants to control but Binay is keeping him busy.
Binay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Binay explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Nice shot lands for Binay.
Hiller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Binay misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hiller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Binay's corner calls for a 1-2. Binay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Binay lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiller tries to clinch up but Binay circles away and keeps his distance.
Binay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Hiller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Binay keeping full guard, as Hiller tries to pass.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Binay keeps moving.
Hiller advances position into side control!#SU2#
Hiller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Binay to his feet.
Mario Jose Binay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Binay misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Binay misses.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiller.
Binay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiller blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hiller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiller trying to control but Binay is working from the bottom.
Hiller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Hiller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Binay blocks a head kick by Hiller.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiller.
Hiller blocks a head kick by Binay.
Nice body kick there by Hiller.
Hiller tries to bum rush Binay with a series of wild strikes but Binay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Binay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Binay both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Hiller avoids the head kick by Binay.
Hiller shoots in looking for a takedown. Binay tries to sprawl out of it but Hiller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Binay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiller tries to clinch but Binay is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Hiller drives through with a takedown into Binay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Binay is looking to stand back up but Hiller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Binay. #REVR#
Hiller trying to pass the guard but Binay defending well. #SU2#
Hiller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Hiller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hiller trying to pass the guard but Binay defending well. #T4#
Binay is looking to escape.
Hiller passes to side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hiller is looking to take a break and control but Binay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Binay throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Hiller tries for a kimura but Binay is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binay tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Jose Binay.
I think Hiller 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Hiller!
In his post fight interview, Erik Hiller gave a big smile as he said 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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Event:
DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Hiller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hiller decides to stand back up.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiller.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller tries for a takedown but Qasi circles away easily
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiller moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Hiller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Qasi throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
Hiller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiller checks a leg kick.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi sets himself, and Hiller steps forward looking for the clinch! Qasi avoids it this time.
Hiller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Hiller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Qasi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiller looking to pass the guard.
Qasi trying to keep a closed guard but Hiller is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. #T2#
Hiller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi 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#
Hiller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hiller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Qasi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiller sees it coming and defends easily.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Hiller is defending well.
Qasi controlling the pace. #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.
Hiller is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Hiller is working away.
Hiller wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hiller gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hiller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hiller is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi wants to control but Hiller is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi tries to roll over but Hiller keeps him under control.#T1#
Qasi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Qasi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hiller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Qasi's body to avoid the submission. Qasi has instead reached around Hiller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Qasi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LAW010: KO
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiller lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiller.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Hiller stands up.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiller keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
Smith cracks Hiller with a solid left hand.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiller has wrist control.
Smith works over Hiller with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith cracks Hiller with a solid left hand.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hiller blocks nicely. #T2#
Hiller wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Hiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hiller trying to strike off his back.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Hiller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hiller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Smith tries to hold on but Hiller postures up.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SU2#
Hiller stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hiller on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Hiller breaks away and moves out of range.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Hiller throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Hiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hiller fails with the takedown.
Rodney Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Hiller.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Smith jumps guard but Hiller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiller lands a body shot. #TD2#
Hiller jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Hiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Hiller!#REVB#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiller defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiller escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hiller instigates a clinch.
Hiller tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hiller back against the cage. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiller tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiller!
Erik Hiller has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Hiller sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Hiller closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hiller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Hiller cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hiller's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hiller wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hiller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hiller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hiller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiller tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T2#
Hiller prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hiller wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Hiller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hiller prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hiller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hiller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiller with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith regains half guard.
Hiller controlling the action here.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hiller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hiller's back!#SUB#
Hiller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Hiller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Hiller.
#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiller defends it easily.
Hiller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiller won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T4#
Hiller wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Hiller landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Hiller defends it easily.
Hiller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hiller is avoiding damage well.
Hiller is looking to reverse the position.
Smith working the ground and pound but Hiller is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Hiller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Hiller won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smith pushes a forearm under Hiller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hiller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OMRGA 36
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller with a poor takedown
and O Whitersson counters with a left to the body. #CL#
O Whitersson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hiller jumps into guard, dragging O Whitersson to the mat.
O Whitersson wants to get up but he can't break Hiller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
O Whitersson preventing the sweep.
Hiller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Whitersson controls the pace.
Hiller managing to control the position.
O Whitersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hiller is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Whitersson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hiller's closed guard. He's half up but Hiller has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hiller pivots and extends the arm, O Whitersson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hiller! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Hiller!
In his post fight interview, Erik Hiller gave a big smile as he said 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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Event:
Omega Fight Night 30
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiller throws a leg kick
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi. #TD2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hiller's half guard.
Elkemenchi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elkemenchi jumps into side control!
Hiller wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hiller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elkemenchi connects with a decent elbow.
Elkemenchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkemenchi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elkemenchi working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Hiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiller's coaches at Team Migraine have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A lull in the action here as Elkemenchi stalls from top position.
Elkemenchi tries to advance to mount but Hiller denies him.
Elkemenchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hiller tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Hiller can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elkemenchi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
Hiller is concentrating on defense, preventing Elkemenchi from advancing position.
Hiller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkemenchi is nestled in close to Hiller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi is keen to just control but Hiller is a slippery customer.
Hiller has a hand on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elkemenchi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Hiller is squirming around, avoiding Elkemenchi's attempts to control the action.
Elkemenchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hiller working to try and regain half guard.
Elkemenchi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hiller's face.
Elkemenchi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Elkemenchi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hiller covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
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Event:
OMEGA 26
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Shipman looking to score a takedown here. Hiller is defending well but Shipman drives through and ends up in Hiller's guard.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Shipman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shipman has managed to get both his arms back between Hiller's legs - danger averted.
Shipman scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hiller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hiller keeping full guard, as Shipman tries to pass.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shipman's guard. #REVR#
Shipman wants to stand and escape but Hiller is having none of it.
Shipman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Hiller stands and throws Shipman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
Shipman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipman lands with a punch from half guard.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Hiller dodges it nicely.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Hiller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shipman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Shipman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiller's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shipman is working Hiller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shipman postures up.
Shipman is in close to Hiller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiller controls Shipman momentarily but Shipman frees himself.
Shipman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiller's head.#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Shipman wants to stand but Hiller has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiller has wrist control.
Shipman works over Hiller with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hiller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shipman defends well.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hiller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hiller leaves Shipman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shipman takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shipman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hiller sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.
Hiller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Shipman wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Shipman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiller trying to control the position.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hiller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Shipman trying to control the position.
Hiller is working Shipman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiller won't allow Shipman to sweep him here.
Hiller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Hiller is really struggling to control Shipman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiller is looking to work some ground and pound but Shipman has wrist control.
Shipman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Shipman working Hiller over with strikes.
Shipman prevents Hiller from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.
Shipman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hiller gets full guard.
Hiller has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T4#
Shipman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hiller with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Shipman working for a triangle but Hiller defends it easily.
Shipman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiller is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Hiller pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Shipman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shipman somewhat.
Hiller throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Shipman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiller swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Shipman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hiller sprawls well initially but Shipman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hiller wants to control the action here but instead Shipman manages to pass to full mount!
Hiller tries to hold on but Shipman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller gets back to half guard.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Hiller dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Hiller throws some strikes from the bottom but Shipman isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Hiller is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Shipman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Shipman!
After winning the bout, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HIGH IMPACT
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bundles scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiller should have avoided that one.
Bundles throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiller misses with a hook. Bundles ducked under it nicely.
Hiller connects with a crisp jab.
Hiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundles moves away.
As Hiller backs off Bundles throws a huge counter combo but Hiller manages to avoid it all.
Hiller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bundles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hiller scores with a nice body kick.
Bundles connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundles misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hiller counters by moving into the clinch.
Hiller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bundles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bundles takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bundles lands an elbow that stopped Hiller in his tracks for a moment.
Bundles throws a head punch that misses.
Bundles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
#T1#
Hiller avoiding damage as Bundles throws knees to the body.
Hiller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bundles prevents it.
Hiller fails to pull guard.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiller managing to block the knees to the body from Bundles.
Hiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bundles or not.
Hiller lands a body punch.
Hiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bundles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bundles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bundles leaning against his opponent.
Hiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiller lands a right hand.
Bundles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bundles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiller backwards. #T2#
Hiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bundles trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles blocking some punches.
Hiller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bundles has a couple of punches blocked by Hiller.
Hiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
Hiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiller avoiding damage as Bundles throws knees to the body.
Bundles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiller fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bundles blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Hiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles misses with a two punch combination.
Bundles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hiller misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiller. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles checks a leg kick. #T3#
Bundles misses with a hook. Hiller ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundles misses with a low kick.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Bundles misses its intended target.
Bundles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bundles with a nice cross.
Bundles connects with a crisp jab.
Bundles scores with a nice right hand.
Hiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Hiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller connects with a right hand. Bundles shakes it off.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
Hiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bundles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Hiller is looking to clinch.
Hiller scores with a head kick. Bundles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bundles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiller manages to avoid it.
Bundles misses the jab.
Bundles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiller takes one on the button.
Bundles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
Bundles tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bundles lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Bundles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bundles lands with a cross.
Bundles jabs Hiller right on the nose. Hiller blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
Hiller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bundles, pushing him back against the cage.
Bundles misses with some punches.
Bundles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiller.
Hiller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hiller.
A hook to the body from Hiller.
Bundles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiller is defending well for now.
A short left from Bundles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiller is keeping busy.
Hiller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Hiller successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB#
Bundles wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hiller's closed guard. He's half up but Hiller has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hiller pivots and extends the arm, Bundles falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hiller! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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G 47: TBD
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Majoris lands but Hiller takes it in his stride.
Majoris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majoris blocks the body kick.
Hiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Majoris connects with the punch.
Hiller lands with a right hand.
Hiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Majoris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiller throws a series of punches but Majoris avoids them all with ease.
Majoris avoids the body shot from Hiller.
Majoris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiller.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Hiller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiller misses the jab.
Majoris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Majoris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Majoris trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
Hiller is controlling Majoris's posture.
Hiller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Majoris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Hiller is looking for a triangle but Majoris pushes his legs off easily.
Majoris postures up and lands a big shot to Hiller's brow.
Hiller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiller controls Majoris momentarily but Majoris frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majoris feints and then cracks Hiller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiller down.
The fighters circling - Majoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Hiller.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Hiller tries to bum rush Majoris with a series of wild strikes but Majoris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majoris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hiller throws a right hand that Majoris ducks under and follows up with a left that Majoris also avoids with ease.
Majoris scores with a nice strike.
Hiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Majoris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been informed that Majoris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hiller throws a head kick but Majoris moves out of range.
Majoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Hiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Majoris counters with a low kick, right behind Hiller 's knee.
Majoris scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiller throws a body punch but Majoris moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Hiller. Beautiful body shot.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Majoris.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiller.
Majoris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majoris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majoris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Majoris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiller misses with a hook. Majoris ducked under it nicely.
Majoris wants to clinch up but Hiller keeps it at a distance.
Hiller scores with a nice head shot.
Hiller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Majoris on the side of the head.
Majoris avoids the body shot from Hiller.
Hiller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Majoris misses with an uppercut. Hiller saw that one coming.
Majoris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Hiller jabs Majoris right on the nose. Majoris blinks but takes it well.
Hiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Majoris is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erik Hiller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majoris manages to avoid it.
Majoris throws a head kick but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller swinging wildly here.
Majoris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiller misses with a low kick.
Hiller looks to land a right hand but Majoris moved out of range.
Hiller misses with a hook.
Majoris looks to land a right hand but Hiller moved out of range.
Hiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majoris.
As Majoris tries to get set, Hiller tries to push him back and clinch up but Majoris manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiller misses the target.
Hiller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Majoris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hiller loads up on a big right hand but Majoris slips the punch.
Majoris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hiller misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Hiller lands a high kick!
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majoris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiller is defending well for now.#BC#
Hiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majoris tries to score with a low kick but Hiller moves his leg out of the way.
Hiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majoris manages to avoid it.
Majoris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiller. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Hiller.
Majoris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiller throws a low kick, looking for Majoris's leg but Majoris calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Hiller tenderised Majoris's leg. Majoris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Majoris blocks a head kick by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majoris.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Hiller throws a lazy head kick
and Majoris counters with a stiff right hand.
Majoris misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiller misses with a few strikes there.
Hiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majoris.
Hiller checks a low kick from Majoris.
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hiller throws a head kick that Majoris semi-blocks.
Majoris throws a leg kick which misses Hiller's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiller tries to avoid it.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majoris throws a body punch but Hiller moves out of range.
Majoris slips under a jab.
Hiller throws a head kick but Majoris moves out of range.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Majoris. #CL2#
Majoris rushes Hiller and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hiller.
Majoris is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Majoris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majoris working aggressively here.
Majoris looking to stall.
Hiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Hiller - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Majoris moves out of range as Hiller throws a body kick.
Hiller misses with a right hand
and Majoris counters with a low kick, right behind Hiller 's knee.
Majoris throws a leg kick but Hiller moved away.
Majoris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Majoris misses with a low kick.
Majoris avoids the head kick by Hiller.
Majoris throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Hiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Majoris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiller checks it well.
Hiller tries to score with a low kick but Majoris moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Majoris blocks the leg kick.
Majoris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Majoris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiller.
Hiller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Majoris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Majoris! But no joy.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Hiller connects with the punch.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiller tries to land a leg kick but Majoris saw it coming and moves away.
Majoris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majoris.
Majoris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Majoris.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Majoris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiller misses with a body kick.
Majoris slips a jab and a cross from Hiller.
Majoris works the jab nicely.
Majoris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiller.
That kick from Hiller tenderised Majoris's leg. Majoris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Majoris ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majoris manages to avoid it.
Hiller cracks Majoris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Erik Hiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiller misses with a wild combination.
Majoris throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.#T1#
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Majoris moves out of range easily.
Majoris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Majoris lands a head kick!
Majoris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiller swings for the body but Majoris moves out of range.
A big right from Hiller misses.
Hiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Majoris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Majoris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Majoris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majoris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Majoris.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Majoris.
Majoris misses the jab.
Hiller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Majoris finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiller's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller lands a jab.
Hiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majoris. That did some damage!
Majoris loads up on a big right hand but Hiller slips the punch.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller takes a swing at Majoris's ribcage but misses.
Majoris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majoris.
Hiller stuns Majoris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Majoris cracks Hiller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Majoris misses its intended target.
Majoris swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Majoris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
A countering left hand to the body from Majoris misses.
Hiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiller. That's going to slow Majoris down.
Hiller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Majoris's sensitive parts.
Hiller takes one to the chin there.
Hiller swings for the body but Majoris moves out of range.
Majoris staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majoris.
Hiller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majoris moves in looking to clinch but Hiller pushes him off.
Majoris throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Majoris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majoris scrambles back to his feet.
Erik Hiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Majoris throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Majoris throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiller lands with a nice combination. Majoris backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Majoris throws an overhand right that lands on Hiller's shoulder, as Hiller tries to avoid the shot.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Majoris throws a sloppy head kick and Hiller moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Majoris misses its intended target.
Hiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Majoris doesn't seem bothered though.
Majoris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majoris moves out of range as Hiller strikes.
A good leg kick by Hiller.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hiller. Majoris shrugs it off though.
Majoris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Majoris flicks out a counter leg kick but Hiller steps away.
Majoris looks to throw the jab but Hiller is out of range.
Canis Majoris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiller scores with a hook to the body. Majoris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Hiller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiller, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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GEN presents EPIC HYPE NIGHT!
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bougoumou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bougoumou is just out of range.
Bougoumou avoids the head kick by Hiller.
It looked like Bougoumou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bougoumou counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bougoumou lands a jab.
Hiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bougoumou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiller.
A slow jab from Hiller misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiller.
Hiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bougoumou throwing a counter right hand but Hiller manages to avoid it.
Hiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bougoumou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bougoumou misses with a hook. Hiller ducked under it nicely.
Bougoumou sets himself, and Hiller steps forward looking for the clinch! Bougoumou avoids it this time.
Bougoumou tries to clinch up.
Hiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bougoumou throws a hook but Hiller avoids it easily.#CL#
Bougoumou instigates a clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hiller - that landed with a thud.
Hiller can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Hiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller jumps guard but Bougoumou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller can't break the clinch.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Bougoumou working aggressively here.
Bougoumou is leaning against Hiller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiller tries a body shot but Bougoumou blocks it.
Bougoumou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Bougoumou blocks a body shot from Hiller.
Hiller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bougoumou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Hiller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bougoumou is defending well.#T2#
Hiller misses with a body punch.
Bougoumou just leaning against Hiller, taking a breather.
Bougoumou lands an uppercut.
Hiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bougoumou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller throws a head punch that misses.
Bougoumou misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bougoumou.
Hiller misses with some punches.
Bougoumou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Hiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiller tries a body shot but Bougoumou blocks it.
Hiller misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bougoumou ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.#CL#
Bougoumou clinches with his opponent.
Bougoumou scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Hiller throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller throws a head punch that misses.
Bougoumou pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bougoumou.
Bougoumou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Bougoumou leaning against his opponent.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bougoumou closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
Hiller misses with a low kick.
Bougoumou is looking to clinch but Hiller is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bougoumou rushes Hiller and presses him up against the cage.
Hiller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
Bougoumou lands with a light punch inside.
Bougoumou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiller. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Bougoumou wants to clinch up but Hiller keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bougoumou has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller lands with a left to the head.
Hiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bougoumou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bougoumou stalling.
Bougoumou misses with the head strike.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bougoumou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bougoumou has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiller.
Bougoumou works on Hiller's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiller circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hiller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Jab from Hiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ouje Bougoumou 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.
#R2#
Bougoumou wants to clinch.
Hiller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hiller throws a hook but Bougoumou blocks it.#CL#
Bougoumou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ouje Bougoumou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bougoumou misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hiller fails to land.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller is leaning against Bougoumou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bougoumou misses with the head strike.
Bougoumou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hiller can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
#T1#
Hiller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiller.
Hiller scores with a shot to the side of Bougoumou's head.
Bougoumou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bougoumou pushes Hiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hiller manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hiller. Those never looked like landing.
Hiller tests Bougoumou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller thuds a left hand into Bougoumou's body.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bougoumou at a distance.
Hiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Hiller misses
and Bougoumou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiller misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Bougoumou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bougoumou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bougoumou moves in looking to clinch but Hiller pushes him off.
Bougoumou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bougoumou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiller ducks under a wild hook from Bougoumou.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiller as he connects with a hook.
Bougoumou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Bougoumou moved out of range nicely.
Bougoumou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Bougoumou is rocked!
Bougoumou is looking to clinch.
Bougoumou tries to clinch but Hiller is having none of it.
Bougoumou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bougoumou moves away.
Hiller swings for the body but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Bougoumou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bougoumou misses its target.#T3#
Hiller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Bougoumou moves into the clinch successfully.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
Bougoumou can't find room to land a body shot as Hiller controls the action.
#BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
Hiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bougoumou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiller.
Hiller swings for the body but Bougoumou moves out of range.
#CL#
Bougoumou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hiller throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Hiller is leaning against Bougoumou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bougoumou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiller blocks an uppercut.
Bougoumou swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bougoumou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Bougoumou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bougoumou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bougoumou lands a right hand.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller tries a body shot but Bougoumou blocks it.
Bougoumou working aggressively here.
Bougoumou blocks a body shot from Hiller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller digs a right hand underneath Bougoumou's ribcage. Bougoumou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hiller misses with a body punch.
Hiller lands an uppercut.
Bougoumou has Hiller pressed against the cage, preventing Hiller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiller misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Bougoumou.
Hiller working aggressively here.
Bougoumou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiller misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller 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##CL#
Bougoumou has Hiller up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiller.
Bougoumou pushes Hiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bougoumou presses Hiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bougoumou blocks an uppercut.
Hiller misses with the head strike.
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Hiller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hiller is trying to break the clinch but Bougoumou is controlling him.
Bougoumou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bougoumou lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Bougoumou pushes Hiller up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Hiller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bougoumou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Bougoumou throws a right and a left that Hiller avoids nicely.
Bougoumou avoids a kick to the body.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Bougoumou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou is looking to clinch.
Hiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bougoumou.#CUT#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller throws out a powerful jab.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bougoumou is looking to clinch.
Hiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Bougoumou moves out of range easily.
Bougoumou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Bougoumou tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiller.
Bougoumou tries to clinch there but Hiller circles away.
Bougoumou tries to clinch there but Hiller circles away.
Hiller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiller looks for the body kick but Bougoumou saw that one coming. #CL#
Bougoumou moves into the clinch.
Hiller blocking some punches.
Hiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bougoumou's elbow.
Bougoumou lands a body punch.
Hiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Bougoumou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bougoumou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Hiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou darts in trying to clinch
and Hiller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3##CL#
Bougoumou forces Hiller back against the cage and clinches.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses.
Hiller tries to pull guard but Bougoumou won't allow it.
Hiller blocks an uppercut.
Bougoumou misses with some punches.
Hiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bougoumou lands with a short shot to the head.
Bougoumou tries a knee to the head but Hiller blocks it.
Bougoumou misses with some punches.
Hiller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bougoumou tries to work over Hiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bougoumou has a couple of punches blocked by Hiller.
Bougoumou lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bougoumou misses with a punch to the body.
Bougoumou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Hiller wants to break free but Bougoumou has control.
Bougoumou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bougoumou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiller.
Hiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bougoumou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hiller.
Bougoumou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiller wants to get back to striking at distance but Bougoumou won't allow it.
Hiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bougoumou's elbow. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch.
Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiller throws a series of punches but Bougoumou avoids them all with ease.
Bougoumou staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouje Bougoumou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bougoumou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ouje Bougoumou!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ouje Bougoumou waved his t-shirt featuring M.O. Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Wanlin moves in looking to clinch but Hiller pushes him off.
Hiller connects with a single shot there.
Hiller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiller cracks Wanlin with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Hu Wanlin has been cut.
Hiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hiller counters with a nice leg kick.
Hiller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wanlin tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hiller lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wanlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wanlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wanlin looking to throw knees to the head but Hiller is blocking nicely.
Wanlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiller lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Wanlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiller scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Hiller manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiller, right into the meat.
Hiller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hiller scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Wanlin clinches with his opponent.
Wanlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wanlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Hiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wanlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wanlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wanlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiller blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wanlin lands with a right to the head.
Hiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiller is working Wanlin over against the cage.
Hiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##TD#
Hiller jumps into guard, dragging Wanlin to the mat.
#SUB#
Wanlin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hiller has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wanlin is looking to defend but Hiller has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wanlin! Hiller pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wanlin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erik Hiller!
Erik Hiller looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What a Shock, i am awesome!! *laugh* '.
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Event:
G #35 KOIZUMI vs KURTZ
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hiller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho cracks Hiller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiller.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
Hiller throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiller with a body shot.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Hiller throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a leg kick.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiller.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Hiller settles back down.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Hiller off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A low kick from Hiller misses
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiller.
Good work by Hiller as he checks the leg kick.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiller with a body shot.
Hiller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiller misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Hiller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiller on the side of the head.
Hiller moves out of range of the body kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a swing at Hiller's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Hiller moved out of range.
Hiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiller drops his hands momentarily and Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hiller moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Hiller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hiller presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Carvalho.
Hiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Hiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carvalho is struggling to control the position.
Hiller works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiller pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hiller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hiller.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiller.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hiller throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Hiller.#T4#
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Hiller is looking to counter punch.
Hiller throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Hiller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho drops his hands momentarily and Hiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Hiller slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hiller misses its target.
Hiller connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hiller thows a leg kick but Carvalho checks it
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Hiller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho counters with a body kick.
Hiller thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Hiller checks it.
Hiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
Hiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erik Hiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Hiller lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.#CL#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Hiller. Hiller maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hiller tightens his grip and picks Carvalho up, before dumping him to the ground. Carvalho manages to land in guard.
Hiller being controlled here momentarily.
Hiller trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Hiller stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiller forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Hiller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hiller trying to advance position but Carvalho counters by regaining guard.
Hiller looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Carvalho pulls Hiller in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Hiller won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
Hiller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Hiller being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiller works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Hiller's shoulder, as Hiller tries to avoid the shot.
Hiller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiller misses with a body punch
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiller.
Hiller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hiller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Hiller. #T4#
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiller tries to counter by clinching up but Carvalho breaks away and moves out of range.
Hiller tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiller takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiller misses the target.
Hiller misses the jab.
Hiller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiller throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Hiller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Carvalho.
Hiller throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a big counter head kick but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Hiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
Hiller throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Hiller is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Hiller backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiller throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
Hiller works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Hiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Hiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho throws a hook but Hiller blocks it.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Carvalho blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiller throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Hiller misses with a leg kick.
Carvalho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hiller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Hiller coming out on top.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Hiller moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
Hiller throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Hiller throws a leg kick
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiller misses with a hook.
Hiller connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Carvalho is looking to score with low kicks.
Carvalho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carvalho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hiller.
Hiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Hiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Hiller.
Carvalho tries to counter with a clinch but Hiller shakes him off and moves away.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Hiller's defenses.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hiller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiller.
A clash of legs there as Hiller blocks the low kick.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Hiller ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho wants to counter the offense by Hiller and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a combination
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erik Hiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Hiller lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carvalho connects with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Hiller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a huge left! Hiller is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carvalho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hiller from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Carvalho!
An out of breath Gustavo Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
G #26 BLACK vs NAPOLEON
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Partio is looking to slow Hiller down with leg kicks.
Hiller staying out of range there.
Hiller fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Nice body kick there by Hiller.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Partio works the jab nicely.
Partio lands a head shot.#CL2#
Hiller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
Hiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiller wants to break free but Partio has control.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Hiller.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Partio.
A short left from Partio.
Hiller tries to break free but Partio pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Hiller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
Hiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiller misses with a body punch.
Hiller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Partio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hiller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hiller scores with a shot to the side of Partio's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiller.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiller catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiller.
Hiller tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hiller - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hiller. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Hiller down.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Partio connects with the punch.
Partio digs a good hook to Hiller's body.
Partio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hiller backs up against the cage.
Hiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
#TD2#
Hiller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Partio is looking to reverse the position.
Hiller tries to advance to mount but Partio denies him.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Partio has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Hiller in the domination position with Partio hanging on.
Partio tries to buck Hiller off but Hiller is having none of it.
Partio prevents Hiller from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Hiller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hiller swings around for an armbar but Partio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hiller's guard.
Partio trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hiller 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.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hiller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Partio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiller looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katu Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hiller avoids the head kick by Partio.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiller tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiller is out of range and Partio settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiller. That's going to slow Partio down.
Partio avoids the head kick by Hiller.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio tries to clinch but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partio staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio with a hook.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hiller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Partio rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio with a nice cross.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
It looks like Partio has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Hiller counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Partio blocks a head kick by Hiller.
Hiller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Hiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Hiller off the cage and back into range.
Hiller lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Hiller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Partio defends it well.
Hiller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hiller misses its intended target.
Partio blocks a jab.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
#T2#
Hiller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crunch! Hiller slams his shin into Partio's torso.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Hiller finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiller lands a jab.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Katu Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Hiller looking to score a takedown here. Partio is defending well but Hiller drives through and ends up in Partio's guard.#SUB#
Partio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hiller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiller has managed to get both his arms back between Partio's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Hiller passes Partio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio gets full guard.
Partio 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##SUB2#
Hiller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Partio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Partio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hiller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Hiller manages to get to full guard.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Katu Partio 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#
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Hiller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Hiller connects with a body shot.
Partio tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Partio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Partio throws a body punch but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
A jab from Hiller does it's job there.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio tries to counter by clinching up but Hiller breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Partio misses with a left hand
and Hiller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hiller.
Hiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Partio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiller.
Hiller tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Hiller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio avoids the body shot from Hiller.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Hiller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio stalks Hiller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hiller's face. Hiller staggers backwards, shaken.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiller stalks Partio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partio's face. Partio staggers backwards, shaken.
Katu Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Hiller misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Hiller throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Hiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Partio closes the distance and pushes Hiller back into the cage.
Hiller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiller.
Hiller tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
#T3#
Hiller working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Hiller throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Hiller misses with a double jab.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Partio cracks the inside of Hiller's front leg.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiller tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Hiller off balance momentarily.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hiller shoots in and gets a takedown into Partio's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio cracks Hiller with a solid left hand.
Partio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Hiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Partio, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katu Partio!
In his post fight interview, Katu Partio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erik Hiller and Mario Curran. Hiller comes into the arena with Rush and Run - Shake and Jump blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erik Hiller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curran gets a clinch.
Hiller pulls Curran into guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Curran controlling him for the moment.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curran is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to sweep but instead, Curran has passed into half guard.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Migraine, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hiller actively working from the bottom here.
Hiller is pressing down on Curran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curran defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curran has passed into half guard!
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Curran trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran not doing much here.
Hiller is refusing to be controlled, as Curran sits in half guard.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller working a defensive guard but Curran passes into half guard.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Curran is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curran has picked Hiller up and slammed him! Hiller can't keep hold of the triangle and Curran manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (0) vs (3) Curran
Curran gets to mount! Hiller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (0) vs (5) Curran
Hiller can't escape the position.
Curran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (0) vs (8) Curran
Hiller tries to break free.
Hiller is working hard here to advance position.
Hiller breaks Curran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (2) vs (8) Curran
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran can't keep his opponent in guard - Hiller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Hiller has control of the leg.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curran! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (8) Curran
Curran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hiller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curran and Hiller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hiller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curran's legs.
Hiller works to advance to full mount. Curran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (7) vs (8) Curran
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Curran has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (8) Curran
Curran looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Curran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hiller.
Hiller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curran has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
Hiller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hiller tightening his grip on Curran, looking for the choke.
Hiller goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Curran escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (10) vs (10) Curran
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curran pulls his head out easily.
Curran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (13) Curran
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Curran working for a submission but Hiller is keeping him at bay.
Hiller working to try and regain half guard.
Hiller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (16) Curran
Curran has the hooks in. Hiller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hiller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to improve his position.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard but Curran has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (19) Curran
Hiller is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curran prevents Hiller from getting the reversal.
Hiller regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curran wins on points by 19 to 10.
Our winner, Mario Curran, 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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