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Event:
Battleground
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Hank moves away from the strike by Zuki .
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Hank.
Zuki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Zuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and pushes Zuki back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuki after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is pushing Zuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Zuki is blocking nicely.
Hank tries a body shot but Zuki blocks it.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hank tries for a takedown but Zuki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Zuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T2#
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hank was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank has Zuki pressed against the cage.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Hank is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki is not content to let Hank control the position.
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Zuki has one foot on Hank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hank tries to clinch up.
Zuki lands a jab to Hank's midsection.#CL#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hank prevents it.
Hank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki looking to stall.
Zuki blocks an uppercut.
Zuki misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank moves out of range as Zuki throws a body kick.
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hank.
Oki Zuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank is leaning against Zuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank avoiding damage.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Zuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Zuki wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oki Zuki .
Zuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hank darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuki .
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Hank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuki .
Hank wants to clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zuki manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
Zuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuki digs a right hand underneath Hank's ribcage. Hank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
Zuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Hank's defenses.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
#CL#
Hank clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank cracks Zuki with a nice body shot.
Zuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hank dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Hank trying to control the position but Zuki is working away. #T1#
Hank working the ground and pound from side control.
Zuki prevents Hank from improving position.
Zuki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hank asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuki bucks up and tries to throw Hank off but instead Hank has got his back!#ES2#
Zuki manages to escape to his feet. #T2#
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank avoids a kick to the body.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Hank tries to clinch up.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hank has picked Zuki up - he's going for a ride! Hank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuki is trying to escape back to his feet but Hank uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zuki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zuki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hank is controlling him well.#T3#
Hank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zuki down.
Hank advances nicely into full mount.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank trying to control but Zuki is having none of it.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Hank lands a big shot there that rocks Zuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hank 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank slips a straight right by Torres.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank darts in trying to clinch
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres counters with a body kick.#T1#
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hank on the side of the head.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Hank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hank is in Torres's guard.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Hank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres pulls Hank in close to his closed guard and prevents Hank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hank won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hank trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Hank prevents Torres from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hank.
Hank happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hank tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Hank has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Hank wants to clinch.
Torres catches Hank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Hank on that attempt. #TD#
Hank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Hank from advancing to side control.#T1#
Hank wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Torres is controlling Hank's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Hank rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hank gets a clinch. #TD#
Hank tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard.
Torres pulls Hank in to control the position.
Hank trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Hank is keeping the position.
Torres won't allow Hank to get back to his feet.
Torres wants to get up but he can't break Hank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torres trying to control but Hank is working from the bottom.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hank wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Hank is standing up over Torres. Torres looks to escape but Hank dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Hank drags him back down.
Torres is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hank is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hank tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Torres counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hank off his feet! Torres dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Hank is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.#TD#
Hank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard.
Hank seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Hank advancing to mount. #T1#
Torres trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hank manages to pass to mount!
Well,Hank is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Hank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #SUB#
Hank goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Torres turns into him and now he's in Hank's guard.
Miguel Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres passes into half guard.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Hank wants to stand back up but Torres manages to pass into side control.
Hank is pushing Torres's head away, looking to escape. Torres manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank bucks up and tries to throw Torres off but instead Torres has got his back!#ES#
Hank is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hank.
Torres tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hill Billy Hank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hank ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Hank moves to clinch but Taylor breaks away
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Taylor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hank to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Hank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hank lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hank distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hank is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor looking for a sweep but Hank has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taylor regains half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hank is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Hank passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Hank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Hank isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor regains half guard.
Hank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Hank seems content to control.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Hank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Taylor.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Hank. Hank maintains the clinch.
Hank tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Hank gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taylor regains guard.
#SUB2#
Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hank has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Hank manages to pass to side control!
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor tries to bench press Hank off him but Hank keeps the position.
Hank landing a few strikes.
Taylor is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
A control attempt from Taylor but he's now mounted!
Taylor tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape. #T1#
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hank manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Hank turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to buck Hank off but Hank is having none of it.
Hank trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Hank keeps moving and retains side control.
Hank working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Charles Taylor has been cut.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Hank tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Hank 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.
Taylor regains half guard.#T3#
Hank is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hank is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Hank taking a breather here.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries to control but Hank manages to take his back.
Taylor trying to control the action but Hank just sinks the hooks in.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Hank is punishing Taylor with some ground and pound.
Hank is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
Hank has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Taylor.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Hank moves into the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Hank misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Taylor.#TD#
Hank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Taylor is trying to keep an underhook but Hank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Hank slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hank pushes past his half guard into mount!
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taylor is in a horrible position here. Hank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hank raining down shots from the mount!
Hank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hank looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!#CUT#That has opened up Charles Taylor's cut even more.
Hank breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Taylor is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Charles Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Taylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hill Billy Hank!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hill Billy Hank made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ποΈ, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boxing Champ misses with a takedown attempt - Hank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hank looks for a takedown but Boxing Champ sprawls well.#CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hank is trying to trip Boxing Champ. He has hold of a leg but Boxing Champ is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hank (2) vs (0) Boxing Champ
Hank is fighting to break Boxing Champ's control of his arms but Boxing Champ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Boxing Champ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hank 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.
Hank showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Boxing Champ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boxing Champ is tightening it up a little... Hank has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hank reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hank taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chame Boxing Champ!
After the big win, Chame Boxing Champ made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Hank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hank clinches. #TD2#
Hank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimura is trying to keep an underhook but Hank manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Hank
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Hank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank stalling.
Hank prevents Kimura from improving his position.#T2#
Hank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hank uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Hank#SUB2#
Hank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hank advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Hank
Kimura tries to hold on but Hank postures up.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Hank tries to control but Kimura wriggling away. #T4#
Hank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Kimura is looking to control Hank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hank is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hank is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura is pulling down on Hank's head to control his posture.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Kimura wants to control but Hank passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Kimura tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hank has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Hank manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Hank
Hank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Hank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Hank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Hank advancing to mount.
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB2#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Hank.
#T9#
Hank wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to control but Hank manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (13) Hank
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kimura tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Hank's body position as best he can.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Hank has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Hank is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (16) Hank
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Kimura wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T13#
Hank content just to control the position here.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Hank's body position as best he can. #T14#
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Hank maintains control.#SUB2#
Hank is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kimura wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank wins on points by 16 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hill Billy Hank waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ποΈ's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hank wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Hank backing up. Hank nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
Slice lands a shoulder strike.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hank has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Hank has picked Slice up - he's going for a ride! Hank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Hank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hank is pressing down on Slice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slice is holding on for now. #T1#
Slice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Hank is controlling him
Slice is not content to let Hank control the position.
Slice is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Hank is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Micka Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hank tries to clinch
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
Slice sizes up Hank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hank tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Hank darts in and clinches Slice up against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hank throws an elbow but misses.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hank.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hank is trying to drag Slice to the mat but Slice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank takes a shot to the head.
Hank throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch.
Hank tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Slice tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Hank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hank prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Slice is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea.
Hank passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micka Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micka Slice's cut.
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#
Hank misses with a takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Slice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hank misses with a takedown
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slice defends well and Hank ends up having to push Slice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slice pulls Hank into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Hank trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Slice kicks Hank off and gets to his feet.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hank darts in trying to clinch
and Slice counters with a two punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Slice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice presses Hank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice looking for a takedown.
Slice wants to take the fight to the mat but Hank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
#TD#
Hank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slice tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg. #T3#
Slice won't allow Hank to pass to mount.
Slice trying to control here.
Slice preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hank is keen to just control but Slice is a slippery customer.
Hank wants to advance to full mount but Slice doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hank prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank pushing down on Slice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slice is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micka Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micka Slice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hank avoids the head kick by Slice.
Hank tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Hank moved out of range nicely.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hank shoots and misses
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hank tries for a takedown but Slice manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Slice tries for a takedown but Hank manages to get underhooks.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Slice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hank tries to clinch up
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice looks for the body kick but Hank saw that one coming.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Slice and move into the clinch.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Slice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hank with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hank with a poor takedown
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hank is looking to clinch.
As Hank backs off Slice throws a huge counter combo but Hank manages to avoid it all.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##TD#
Hank feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, Hank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slice wants to sweep but no luck.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Hank passes into half guard.
Hank stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura but Slice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hank to get the leverage. #T3#
Hank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slice tries to kick Hank off but Hank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slice is staying active underneath Hank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Micka Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hank content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slice.
Hank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Hank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slice throws Hank to one side and escapes!
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!
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hank doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micka Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micka Slice!
During a confident post fight interview, Micka Slice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Hank forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is trying to drag Anstey to the mat but Anstey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank is looking to escape.
Hank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hank.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Hank is having none of it.
Hank is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey is looking to advance position but Hank won't allow it.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hank defending well though.
Hank is looking to escape.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Hank has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anstey is on him like a limpet, forcing Hank back against the cage.
Hank pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hank, which made it look bad. #CL#
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Anstey.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.#TD#
Hank has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anstey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Anstey wants to stand back up but Hank manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hank landing a few strikes.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Anstey pushes Hank off looking to stand but Hank dives back in and keeps control.
Hank drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hank is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Anstey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anstey wants to stand but Hank is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Hank and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Anstey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Hank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey stuffs the takedown.
Anstey tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
Anstey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Hank away but Hank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.
#TD#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Anstey is pushing Hank's head away, looking to escape. Hank manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hank is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Hank pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey is pressing down on Hank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hank is holding on for now.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey is keen to just control but Hank is a slippery customer.
Hank has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey is landing with some decent strikes but Hank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Hank is trying to stand.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!#ES#
Hank somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hank goes for a double leg but Anstey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anstey continues to drive forward.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank is working for takedown but Anstey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hank has his back to the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Hank avoids nicely.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Hank pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Anstey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anstey looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Hank looks for a takedown but Anstey sprawls well.#T2#
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hank rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hank working aggressively here.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Anstey jumps guard and drags Hank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Hank trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
Hank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Hank is stalling here.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Hank is trying to trip Anstey. He has hold of a leg but Anstey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anstey is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Nfld live 7
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hank. Hank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hank looks to clinch
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hank somewhat.
Hank shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hank checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hank clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1##TD#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hank is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Hank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hank wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Hank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hank wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hank not doing much here.
Hank throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Hank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hank working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hank is one step ahead there.
Hank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hank is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#TD#
Hank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes regains half guard.#T1#
Hank wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hank trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hank wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Hank uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes lunges at Hank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hank's hand.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Hank's ribs.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hank persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a low kick but Hank avoids it.
Barnes tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hank. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hank shoots in.
Hank wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Hank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Hank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes takes a swing at Hank's ribcage but misses.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Hank checks a leg kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes is looking to slow Hank down with leg kicks.
Hank shoots and misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Hank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Hank jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hank dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hank's head and hops out.
Barnes thumps Hank with a low kick.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hank or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hank off to one side.
Hank wants to clinch.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hank persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Hank moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Hank off balance momentarily.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Barnes swings for the body but Hank moves out of range.
Hank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank tries to clinch up.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hank wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Hank is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Hank thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Hank is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard. #T1#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hank content to stall in guard here.
Hank tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hank trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Hank looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses.
Hank won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Hank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hank won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily#CL2#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hank with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Barnes tries to sprawl but Hank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes pulls Hank in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Hank passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hank.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hank checks a leg kick.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Hank's body.
Hank walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Hank has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hank, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hank's elbow. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Hank looks to clinch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good work by Hank as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes is looking to slow Hank down with leg kicks.
Barnes tests Hank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Hank's leg. Hank is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes punishes Hank's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hank dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Hank dives in and scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Hank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes pulls Hank in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hank's guard. #REVB##T4##ES#
Hank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Hank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hank rather than just go for the knockout.
Hank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Hank backing up. Hank nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hank off the cage and back into range.
Hank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hank wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Hank avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Sam Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Hank's leg. Hank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hank wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a body shot.#T1#
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Hank gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes 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. #T2#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hank is retaining full guard.
Barnes won't allow Hank to get back to his feet.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Hank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hank looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes thumps Hank with a low kick.
Hank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Barnes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes wants to stand but Hank is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hank wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes won't allow Hank to get back to his feet. #T4#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Hank's brow.
Barnes trying to control but Hank is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up. #ES#
Hank is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hank moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes is looking to slow Hank down with leg kicks.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage.
Hank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Hank fails to land the takedown.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.#T1#
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hank fails to land the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Hank saw it coming and moves away.
Hank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hank looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hank is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes feints and then cracks Hank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hank down.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Hank moves out of range easily.
Barnes scores with a one two! Hank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hank with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Hank was not able to check.
Hank misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Hank. #ROC2#Hank is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Hank down.
Hank has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes digs a right hand into Hank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hank's gas tank.
Hank seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Hank connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Barnes.
Hank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hank got wobbled bad by a big combination! Barnes presses forward with punches and knees until Hank stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hank closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Barnes!
Sam Barnes is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Sam Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Hill Billy Hank had this to say: 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Nfld 19 Savage vs shima 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Kholin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hank's sensitive parts.
Kholin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kholin defends it nicely.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kholin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hank 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.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kholin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kholin defends well and Hank ends up having to push Kholin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kholin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dalinar Kholin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kholin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Kholin is trying to break free.#BC#
Kholin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kholin.
Kholin cracks Hank with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Hank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kholin misses with a low kick.
Hank tries to counter with a clinch but Kholin shakes him off and moves away.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kholin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Hank gets a takedown into half guard.
Kholin trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Hank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hank moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kholin is trying to improve his position.
Hank throws an elbow but Kholin slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Kholin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hank advances to full mount.
Kholin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kholin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kholin is in a horrible position here. Hank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kholin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kholin tries to get out of the position.
Hank raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hank cracks Kholin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kholin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kholin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kholin is looking to improve his position but Hank isn't that keen on the idea.
Hank avoids the attempt from Kholin to control.
Hank lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dalinar Kholin 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#
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kholin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hank takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Hank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hank slows the pace down in half guard.
Hank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
Hank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank lands a heavy elbow.
Kholin is bucking up trying to escape but Hank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Kholin is rocked!#SUB2#
Hank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kholin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Kholin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kholin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hank on the ground.
Hank advances to full mount.
Kholin tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Kholin seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Hank.
Hank with good strikes from the mount here!
Kholin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kholin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kholin is looking to escape.
Hank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kholin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hank postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kholin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hank and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank is the new middleweight champion!
Hill Billy Hank gave a mention to Bondi MMA in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank shoots in for a double leg but Kholin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kholin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hank shoots in for a double leg but Kholin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A countering left hand to the body from Kholin misses.
Kholin throws a looping overhand right but Hank ducks down to avoid it.
Hank throws a body kick that misses
and Kholin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kholin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank misses with a takedown
letting Kholin counter with a right hand.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kholin tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kholin to the ground. Kholin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Kholin misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kholin. No joy for Hank on that attempt.
Kholin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kholin counters with a two punch combo.
Hank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kholin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt - Kholin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kholin as he avoids it easily.
Kholin misses with a hook. Hank ducked under it nicely.
Hank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kholin.
Hank shoots and misses
and Kholin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hank shoots for a takedown but Kholin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kholin counters with a nice leg kick.
Kholin jabs Hank right on the nose. Hank blinks but takes it well.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Kholin shows good takedown defense.
Kholin scoring well with a low kick there.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Kholin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kholin with a nice cross.#ROC2#Hank is rocked!
Hank with a poor takedown
and Kholin counters with a nice body shot.
Hank is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kholin.
Hank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kholin can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kholin misses with a hook
#CL#
and Hank counters by clinching up. #T2##BC2#
Kholin breaks from the clinch.
Kholin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hank looks to land a combination but Kholin avoids it well.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kholin throws a leg kick but Hank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kholin sizes up Hank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kholin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hank seems to have got his legs back now.
Hank throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Kholin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hank toppling to the canvas! Hank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kholin finish him?!
Hank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kholin wants it to stay on the feet.
Kholin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kholin drops Hank with a naaaaasty hook - Hank is in real trouble here! Kholin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin! Dalinar Kholin retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dalinar Kholin waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Nfld 15
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank tries for a takedown but Kholin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kholin. No joy for Hank on that attempt.
Kholin throws a hook to the side of Hank's head but Hank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kholin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hank sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kholin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kholin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hank on the ground.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kholin trying to keep a closed guard but Hank is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Hank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Hank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kholin wants to improve his position but instead Hank has moved into half guard.
Kholin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kholin trying to control but Hank postures up.
Hank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hank controlling from mount.
Kholin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kholin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kholin tries to get out of the position.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kholin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hank has a good base and remains in mount.
Hank lands with some strikes.
Hank controlling the pace for now.
Hank cracks Kholin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kholin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hank has a good base and remains in mount.
Hank lands a couple of good shots and Kholin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Kholin trying to control the hands but Hank won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Kholin's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Kholin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hank!
Hank is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kholin up.
Hank avoiding Kholin 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kholin takes a swing at Hank's ribcage but misses.
Hank checks a low kick from Kholin.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Kholin tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kholin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Hank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kholin is looking to regain half guard here but Hank keeps moving and retains side control.
Kholin can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank landing a few strikes. #T1#
Hank cracks Kholin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Kholin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kholin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hank working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hank advances nicely into full mount.
Hank trying to control but Kholin is having none of it.
Hank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kholin looks a forlorn figure.
Hank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kholin's face.
#T2#
Kholin tries to reverse the position but Hank maintains control.
Kholin tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kholin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hank lands a couple of good shots and Kholin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Hank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hank avoiding Kholin 's attempts to control his hands.
Kholin is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Hank tries to get the hooks in deep but Kholin pushed the leg off.
Hank controls the action.
Kholin is taking damage to the body and head.
Hank scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hank is hanging on to Kholin's back as he tries to escape.
Hank cracks Kholin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kholin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kholin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hill Billy Hank has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB2#
Hank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hank looking for the choke but no joy.
Kholin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank 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!#R3##TD2#
Hank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kholin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hank manages to mount him!
Hank controlling the pace for now.
Hank scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kholin?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Kholin tries to hold on but Hank postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank tries to control but Kholin wriggling away.
Kholin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank working Kholin over with strikes here.
Kholin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hank controlling his opponent.
Hank looking to control but Kholin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Hank looking to finish Kholin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kholin!
The referee warns Kholin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Kholin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kholin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kholin working to try and regain half guard.
Hank scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kholin?
#T3#
Hank with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Kholin is rocked!
Hank lands a big shot to the head and Kholin winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haw fails to land with a series of punches.
Haw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Haw tries to get set, Hank tries to push him back and clinch up but Haw manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Hank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haw is trying to escape back to his feet but Hank uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hank advances to mount.
Hank controlling the pace for now.
Hank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hank with shots to the head and body - Haw looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank looking to finish Haw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haw!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hank controlling his opponent.
Haw working to try and regain half guard.
Hank working Haw over with strikes here.
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hank with shots to the head and body - Haw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hank with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hank landing punches.
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hank looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Haw is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haw is still in real trouble! Can Hank finish him?
We've been hearing that Hank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hank is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Haw goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
During a confident post fight interview, Hill Billy Hank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld 11
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hank.
Dixon punishes Hank's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Hank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hank throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hank working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hank looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dixon is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Hank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank taking a breather here. #T1#
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Hank gets to mount! Dixon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hank dominating with strikes here.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hank looking to ground and pound but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away. #T2#
Dixon working to try and regain half guard.
Hank landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Hank lands a heavy elbow.
Dixon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank working Dixon over with strikes here. #T3#
Dixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hank trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hank trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Hank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hank lands a nice shot to the head.
Hank avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank 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#
Hank shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Hank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon trying to control here.
Hank working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dixon's thigh. Dixon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hank postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Dixon is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Dixon is staying active underneath Hank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Hank there.
Dixon wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Dixon gets full guard.#T3#
Hank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dixon misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Hank counters by clinching up.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Hank avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Hank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hank.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hank pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dixon's guard.
Hank won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Hank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hank sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hank doesn't seem phased though.
Hank dives in for a single leg takedown but Dixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Hank slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hank.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon punishes Hank's body with a nice straight punch.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dixon lands a jab to the nose.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Hank throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon lands an overhand right.#KD#
Dixon lands a big uppercut and Hank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hank looks OK. Dixon waves Hank back to his feet!#ROC#Hank is rocked!
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hank is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon lands a nice hook to Hank's body. Hank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hank staying out of range there.
Dixon jabs at Hank's body.
Hank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hank! Dixon dives in looking to finish! Hank is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ali Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hill Billy Hank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves's corner calls for a 1-2. Reeves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Hank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reeves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.
Hank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reeves's legs.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Reeves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hank wants to pass the guard but Reeves is keeping the position.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass. #SUB2#
Reeves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves has a hand on Hank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reeves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Reeves is still trying to improve position.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reeves on the ground.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank content just to control the position here.
Reeves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank breaks from Reeves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hank is really struggling to control Reeves but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Hank.
Reeves regains half guard.
Hank tries to pass to full mount but Reeves defends it. #SUB2#
Reeves looking for subs from the bottom but Hank mounts him!
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reeves.
Hank stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hank jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hank decides to stand back up.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Hank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reeves on his heels. He'll look to pass Reeves's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hank is keeping the position for now.
Reeves stops Hank from standing up. #ES#
Hank has his feet on Reeves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hank swivels and escapes.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.#CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around?
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hank lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Keanu Reeves has been cut.
Hank leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Reeves avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Hank is stalling here.
#TD#
Hank is trying to trip Reeves. He has hold of a leg but Reeves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Reeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reeves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hank's guard. #ES#
Hank manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Hank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reeves sprawls well initially but Hank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hank seems content to control.
Reeves is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Reeves 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.#SUB2#
Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reeves 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.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Hank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reeves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
Reeves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reeves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hank pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hank pushes Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a body punch.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
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!
Hank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeves is trying to pull guard but Hank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keanu Reeves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Hank has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Reeves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Hank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Hank wants the takedown. Reeves is fighting it off but Hank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reeves's guard against the cage.
Hank won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard but Hank has passed into side control.#T1##SUB#
Hank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Hank is keen to just control but Reeves is a slippery customer.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank controlling the pace.
Hank working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Hank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Reeves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hank passes into side control!
Reeves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reeves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Hank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.
Reeves regains half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Reeves trying to get back to full guard but Hank takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank very nearly forgot to thank Knock Out Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hank shoots in.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes tests Hank's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hank has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hank looking to slow down the pace here.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank shoots and misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hank off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hank tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barnes.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hank prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hank has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Hank in the body.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hank.
As Hank backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Hank manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one.
Hank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Hank scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hank moves away.#T4#
Hank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Hank manages to duck under it in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Hank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hank's hand.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Hank stumbling back into the cage.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Hank checks it.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#CL#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hank looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hank. #T1#
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hank is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes 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.
Hank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.#T2#
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Hank moves his leg out of the way.
Hank wants to clinch.#TD#
Hank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Hank controlling the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Hank lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Hank wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Hank backing up. Hank nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hank.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hank is defending well for now.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Hank 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hank with a poor takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes stuns Hank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a good, hard body kick but Hank shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hank's head.#T1##CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL#
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hank blocks the leg kick.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hank misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hank has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hank backs up against the cage.
Hank dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Hank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Barnes feints and then cracks Hank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hank down.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hank's knee momentarily.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a low kick but Hank avoids it.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
η΅δΊShuRyo
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Jaktic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hank circles away.
Jaktic slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Jaktic tries to keep at a distance but Hank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaktic looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Hank is trying to trip Jaktic. He has hold of a leg but Jaktic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jaktic is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hank drops back looking for a leg! Jaktic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaktic manages to kick Hank off! Hank jumps back into Jaktic's guard.
Jaktic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Jaktic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jaktic trying to keep a closed guard but Hank is proving a slippery customer.
Hank preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaktic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hank controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jaktic tries to kick Hank off in order to stand up. Hank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jaktic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hank works to advance to full mount. Jaktic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Hank punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jaktic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jaktic is trying to escape the mount.
Jaktic really wants to buck Hank off and get back to his feet.
Jaktic wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hank working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaktic tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hank trying to control but Jaktic is having none of it.
Hank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Jaktic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jaktic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jaktic is working hard here to advance position.
Hank content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4##SUB2#
Hank is working for a guillotine from mount but Jaktic frees his head quite easily.
Hank controlling his opponent.
Jaktic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jaktic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank avoids the attempt from Jaktic to control.
Hank controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaktic circles away.#CL2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hank is pressed up against the cage. Jaktic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hank down to the mat. Hank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaktic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaktic's guard now, I'm sure.
Hank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaktic trying to keep a closed guard but Hank is proving a slippery customer.
Hank forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic is controlling Hank's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jaktic is looking for a sweep. Hank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hank controlling the action here.
Jaktic is trying to control but can't.
Jaktic is staying active underneath Hank, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Hank decides to stand up.
Hank dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaktic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaktic napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Hank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaktic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SU2#
Hank stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Hank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Hank stands up from Jaktic's guard - Hank perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaktic controls Hank momentarily but Hank frees himself.
Hank connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Hank stands up and waves to Jaktic to follow him. #CL2#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaktic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaktic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jaktic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Hank has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaktic regains guard immediately.
Hank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaktic being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Hank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Hank gets to his feet. Jaktic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic goes for a double leg but Hank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hank continues to drive forward.
Jaktic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hank lands an elbow inside.
Jaktic takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Jaktic is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank lands an elbow inside that Jaktic shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like William Jaktic has been cut.
Jaktic prevents a body shot from Hank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaktic tries to score a body lock takedown but Hank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaktic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jaktic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaktic controls his hands.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaktic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank 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.
Hank stands and throws Jaktic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jaktic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jaktic is being controlled here.
Hank grinds an elbow into Jaktic's temple.
Hank scoring with punches and elbows.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU2#
Hank decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.
Jaktic wants to get back to his feet but Hank is dominant here and he's now got Jaktic's back!
Hank is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hank looking to break Jaktic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaktic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hank keeps control of the position as Jaktic tries to break free.
Hank is punishing Jaktic with some ground and pound.
Hank gets his hands free as Jaktic looks to control.
Can Jaktic hold on?! Hank is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hank looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Well,Jaktic is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T3#
Jaktic wants to escape the position.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up.
Hank controlling the position well here. Jaktic rolled but Hank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jaktic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up.
Jaktic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaktic staying busy and making it hard for Hank to control.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up.
Hank controls the action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hank.
Hank scores with punches and elbows.
Hank throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jaktic!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hank 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank wins by unanimous decision!
Hill Billy Hank gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
G4
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shebu stuffs the takedown.
Hank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hank (0) vs (2) Shebu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hank is retaining full guard.
Hank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hank (2) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu controlling Hank's posture.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Hank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (5) vs (2) Shebu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shebu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shebu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
Hank forces his way into half guard.
Shebu 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.
Shebu is concentrating on defense, preventing Hank from advancing position.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Hank is working for a kimura but Shebu is defending it quite comfortably.
Hank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shebu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hank trying to mount his opponent but Shebu defends it.
Shebu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shebu defends it well.
Hank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shebu has a hand on Hank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (8) vs (2) Shebu#T3#
Hank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shebu is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Shebu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank controlling from mount.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shebu is looking to escape.
Shebu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shebu keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Hank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shebu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shebu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shebu is trying to get back to full guard.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Hank is trying to control. Shebu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shebu moves into full guard.
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.
Shebu has his hands on Hank's head, controlling the position.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Shebu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shebu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Hank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shebu is pulling down on Hank's head to control his posture.
Shebu 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.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Shebu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hank is one step ahead there.
Shebu is pulling down on Hank's head. It's preventing any offense from Hank, at least for the moment.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Shebu controls Hank momentarily but Hank frees himself.
Shebu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shebu pulls Hank in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu is trying to keep Hank in close.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu keeps trying to improve his position.
Hank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Shebu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hank is pushing down on Shebu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shebu is fighting to maintain full guard but Hank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shebu is trying to control but can't.
Shebu wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shebu defends it well. #T9#
Hank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (11) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shebu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shebu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Hank has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hank (13) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.#T10#
Hank looking to control but Shebu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shebu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
Shebu working to try and regain half guard.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shebu is looking to escape.
Shebu tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away. #T11#
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Shebu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shebu is looking to get back to full guard here but Hank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (16) vs (2) Shebu
The referee asks Hank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shebu wants to control but Hank postures up.
Shebu stops Hank from passing to mount.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Shebu sneaks back into half guard.
Hank controlling the pace. #T12#
Hank is pressing down on Shebu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shebu is holding on for now.
Shebu wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Shebu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hank looking to pass the guard.
Hank stays in close to Shebu's body and controls the position.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Hank pushing down on Shebu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shebu controlling the position well.
Hank is looking to advance position but Shebu won't allow it. #SUB#
Hank is working for a kimura but Shebu is defending it quite comfortably.
Shebu trying to control from the bottom.
Hank wants to take a breather but Shebu is having none of it.
Shebu tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Hank is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shebu is just riding it out for now. Hank eventually gives up the hold.
Shebu is looking for a sweep. Hank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shebu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hank (16) vs (6) Shebu
Hank trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shebu keeps control of the position as Hank tries to break free.
Hank wants to control his opponent's hands but Shebu gets his hands free.
Shebu has the hooks in. Hank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Hill Billy Hank thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ζ°εΉ΄γγγ§γ¨γ
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hank rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hammer looks winded!
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hank content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hank tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank lands with a right to the head.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hank back against the ropes.
Hammer tries to work over Hank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Hanz Hammer's cut even more.
Hank lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Hanz Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Come on Hank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hank tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
#T1#
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hank back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hank is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hank lands a nice shot to the body.
Hank lands a knee to the head.
Hank lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Hank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hank lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
Hammer avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Hammer prevents a body shot from Hank.
Hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Hank.
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but Hammer blocks with his arms.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hank avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Hank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses.
Hank lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#Hanz Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hank digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer being controlled against the ropes.
Hank lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hanz Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Huge up against the cage.
Hank lands a right hand. #TD#
Huge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Huge manages to end up in side control.
Hank sneaks out the side door and pushes Huge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Huge tries to keep at a distance but Hank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hank trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Huge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huge throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huge, pushing him back against the cage.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huge.#T1#
Huge prevents a body shot from Hank.
Huge just leaning against Hank, taking a breather.
Hank lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
#BC#
Huge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hank clinches up with Huge and pushes him back against the cage.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hank throws an elbow that misses.
Huge blocks an uppercut.
Hank lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hank 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.
Huge is trying to break the clinch but Hank is controlling him.#T2#
Huge is stalling here.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Huge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hank avoids it.
Huge avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hank throws an elbow but it misses.
Hank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Hank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Huge pulls Hank into guard.
Huge is trying to hold Hank in close to prevent damage but Hank has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Hank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huge is trying to control but can't.
Huge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hank stops Huge from getting back to his feet.
Huge is looking to control Hank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huge avoid being mounted?
Hank seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Huge wants to control but Hank is keeping busy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hank is just content to waste time from the top position. Huge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Huge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Huge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Huge trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Huge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Huge closes the distance and clinches up with Hank, looking for a takedown. Huge pushes Hank against the cage but Hank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hank is trying to maintain a safe position but Huge gets an underhook and turns Hank into the cage.
Hank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hank fails to land.
A short right from Huge.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hank lands a body punch.
Huge jumps guard but Hank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huge working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Hank's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huge blocks a body shot from Hank. #T1#
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hank tries to stall but Huge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Hank.
A nice left hand lands by Hank.
Huge blocks a body shot from Hank. #TD#
Huge lands a takedown into guard.
Hank has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Huge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hank looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huge tries to pull guard but Hank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huge managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank tries to work over Huge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huge prevents a body shot from Hank.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank tries to work over Huge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huge is trying to pull guard but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Huge avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Huge jumps guard but Hank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Huge avoids the damage to the body.
Hank is trying to stall.
Huge trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Huge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Huge gets tackled into the cage by Hank. Hank maintains the clinch.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huge.
#T3#
Come on Hank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hank lands a nice shot to the body.
Hank gets through Huge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huge blocks an elbow strike.
Huge can't break the clinch.
Huge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hank.
Hank stalling in the clinch.
Huge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huge as Hank tries to tie him up.
Huge jumps guard but Hank stands there with Huge around his waist. Huge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hank taking a breather.#T4##BC#
Huge breaks the clinch.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hank rushes Huge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hank tries to work over Huge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huge avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huge avoids it.
Huge letting Hank take a breather here.
Huge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Huge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hank pushes Huge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hank stalls.
Huge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hank stalling against the cage.
Huge avoids the elbow strike from Hank, against the cage.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huge is defending well for now.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hank to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huge lands a good knee to the midsection. Hank won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Huge drags the fight down to the ground.
Hank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huge working for a triangle but Hank defends it easily.
Huge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huge is trying to control the position but Hank postures up. #SUB#
Huge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Hank gets to his feet - Huge follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huge, pushing him back against the cage.
Huge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huge backwards.
Huge is trying to break free.
Huge dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
A short right from Hank.
Huge wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.
Hank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hank tries a knee to the head but Huge blocks it.
Huge is trying to break free.
Hank stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hank obliges.#T3#
Hank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hank has Huge pushed against the cage.
Huge prevents a body shot from Hank.
Huge has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Huge looking to slow down the pace here.
Hank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huge blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huge dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
Huge 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 Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tony Huge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huge avoids the elbow strike from Hank, against the cage.
#T4#
Hank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huge prevents a body shot from Hank.
Hank avoiding damage as Huge throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hank stalling the fight.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huge is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Hank as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hank is keeping busy.
Hank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hill Billy Hank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Hank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hank 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hill Billy Hank thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Tony Huge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey maaann'. |
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Event:
CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Hank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hotspot.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotspot told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hotspot up against the cage.#TD2#
Hotspot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hank manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hotspot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hank is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Hank lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Mr Hotspot has been cut.#T1#
Hotspot scores with a shot to the side of Hank's head.
Hotspot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hank or not.
Hank tries a body shot but Hotspot blocks it.
Hotspot is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hotspot. #BC2#
Hotspot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hank drives through and clinches with Hotspot against the cage.
Hotspot swings wildly with an uppercut but Hank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hank.
Hank has Hotspot pressed against the cage, preventing Hotspot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hotspot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
The referee calls for Hank to work.
#T2#
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Hank.
Hotspot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hotspot looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hotspot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank lands a shoulder strike.
Hotspot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotspot managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
Hank is pushing Hotspot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotspot tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Hank tries a body shot but Hotspot blocks it.
Hank lands a body shot.
Hotspot tries a body shot but Hank blocks it.
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hotspot prevents a body shot from Hank.
A knee to the head by Hank.
Hank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hotspot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hotspot can't get the takedown.
Hank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Hank just leaning against Hotspot, taking a breather. #TD2#
Hank is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hotspot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hank to the mat. Hank regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hotspot stops Hank from standing up.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hotspot on the ground.#ES#
Hank kicks Hotspot off and gets to his feet.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank tries to clinch up.
And Hotspot tries to counter it with a takedown but Hank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hotspot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hotspot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hotspot, pushing him back against the cage.
Hank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hank pushes Hotspot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotspot managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hank wants to clinch.
Hotspot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hotspot swinging wildly here.
Hotspot fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hotspot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot tries a body shot but Hank blocks it.
Hotspot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hotspot's face.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hotspot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hank lands with a light punch inside.
Hank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Hank.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hank obliges.
Hotspot is breathing heavily.
Hotspot can't find room to land a body shot as Hank controls the action.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hotspot cracks Hank with a nice body shot.
Hank lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hank.
Hank trying to land knees to the body.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Hotspot blocks an elbow strike from Hank.
Hotspot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
Hank lands an elbow just above Hotspot 's eye.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hotspot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow. #BC2#
Hotspot manages to break the clinch.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Hotspot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hotspot keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hank tries to clinch but Hotspot moves out of range.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Hank tries to clinch there but Hotspot circles away.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hotspot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hank won't be happy with that.
Hank throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hotspot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hotspot tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hank's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hank gets through Hotspot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hotspot avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank keeps control of Hotspot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hotspot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank has Hotspot pushed against the cage.
Hank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hank stalls.
Hotspot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hank.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotspot controls his hands.
Hank pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotspot can do to turn this around?
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Hotspot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hotspot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hank tries to clinch up but Hotspot circles away and keeps his distance.
Hotspot wants to counter the offense by Hank and move into the clinch position.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hotspot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hank was covering up waiting for the punch and Hotspot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hotspot stops Hank from standing up.
Hotspot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hank's head.
Hank is looking to stand up but Hotspot isn't so interested in that idea.
Hotspot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot stops Hank from getting back to his feet.
Hotspot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hank pushes Hotspot off looking to stand but Hotspot dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Hotspot is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hotspot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hotspot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Hank pushes Hotspot off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hotspot looking for a takedown.
Hank is pushing Hotspot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hotspot tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hank is pressed up against the cage. Hotspot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hank down to the mat. Hank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hotspot.
Hank wants to clinch.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hotspot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hank prevents Hotspot from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hotspot as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Hotspot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hotspot is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is trying to maintain a safe position but Hotspot gets an underhook and turns Hank into the cage.
Hank taking a breather.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Hotspot.
Hotspot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hank as the two fighters clinch.
Hank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hotspot backwards.
Hotspot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Hank tries to work over Hotspot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hank.
Hotspot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank stalling against the cage.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotspot's elbow.
Hotspot blocks an elbow strike.
Hotspot has Hank pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hotspot looking for a takedown.
Hotspot is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Mr Hotspot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill Billy Hank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotspot avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hank, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
After the big win, Hill Billy Hank made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CMMA 167 Wright v Switzer
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hank forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Hank is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Hank lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Rajon Shaw has been cut.
Hank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hank's elbow.
Hank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hank stalling in the clinch.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Rajon Shaw's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Hank.
Hank leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hank decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get! #CL2#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Hank. Hank maintains the clinch.
A short left from Hank. #ROC2#Shaw is rocked!
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Hank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Hank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow inside.
Hank digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hank lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Rajon Shaw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hank dips a shoulder and cracks Shaw with a mighty uppercut! Shaw falls back against the cage and Hank unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shaw is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hank screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Rajon Shaw spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I have one thing to say about my opponent great fight you did everything u were supposed to I let my guard down a bit but I want a rematch and I'm not taking no for a f*cking answer.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Hank dodges the punch combination from Tamdfjsmf.
#TD#
Hank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tamdfjsmf!
Tamdfjsmf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamdfjsmf can't do much from the bottom here.
Hank scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf tries to improve position but can't.
Hank 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.
Hank lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Hank working away.
Hank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tamdfjsmf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to regain half guard here but Hank keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hank is working Tamdfjsmf over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hank takes a little break here. Tamdfjsmf wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tamdfjsmf stops Hank from passing to mount.
Hank trying to control the position but Tamdfjsmf is working away. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf is looking to regain half guard here but Hank keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamdfjsmf is pushing Hank's head away, looking to escape. Hank manages to hold on to the position though.
Tamdfjsmf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hank prevents Tamdfjsmf from escaping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hank staying calm.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamdfjsmf, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamdfjsmf avoids it.
Tamdfjsmf is working for takedown but Hank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
#TD#
Hank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf kicks off Hank and gets to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a double leg but Hank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hank continues to drive forward.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Tamdfjsmf and move into the clinch.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.#CL#
Hank drives through and clinches with Tamdfjsmf against the cage.
Hank is pressed up against the cage. Tamdfjsmf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hank down to the mat. Hank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamdfjsmf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hank is in Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Tamdfjsmf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf tries to kick Hank off in order to stand up. Hank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Hank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hank working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.
Tamdfjsmf struggling a bit here.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamdfjsmf can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tamdfjsmf is looking to reverse the position.
Tamdfjsmf tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hank avoids the attempt from Tamdfjsmf to control.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hank controlling from mount.
Hank blocks Tamdfjsmf's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hank wants to control the pace but Tamdfjsmf is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Hank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tamdfjsmf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tamdfjsmf hang on?
Tamdfjsmf is trying to escape the mount.
Tamdfjsmf wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get to half guard.
Tamdfjsmf tries to lock up and control but Hank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamdfjsmf is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hank can't control as he wanted to and Tamdfjsmf manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tamdfjsmf moves into full guard.
Hank looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tamdfjsmf wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Hank wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hank shoots in and bounces Tamdfjsmf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for a guillotine here but Hank defends easily.
Hank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank won't allow Tamdfjsmf to sweep him here.
Tamdfjsmf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Hank wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Hank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Hank is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hank lands a nice short elbow.
Tamdfjsmf tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to maintain the position but Hank is very close to passing his half guard.
Hank sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control but Hank postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but Hank is having none of it. #CL#
Hank gets a clinch. #TD#
Hank wants the takedown. Tamdfjsmf is fighting it off but Hank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tamdfjsmf's guard against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf wants to get back to his feet but Hank passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Hank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hank in particular looking to stall.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep. Hank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamdfjsmf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU#
Hank stands up out of the half guard. #T4##TD#
Hank 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.
Hank is in close to Tamdfjsmf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control the position but Hank says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Hank is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hank, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hill Billy Hank made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hank content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hank connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Hank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hank passes to side control.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hank on the ground.
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Hank stands up.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hank back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good exchange - Ball coming out on top.
Ball seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Ball attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hank.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank fails to land the takedown.
Alphonzo Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank staying out of range there.#T2#
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Hank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank cracks Ball with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ball gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ball is trying to stand up.
Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ball tries to get out of the position.
Hank content just to control the position here.
Hank is landing with some decent strikes but Ball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hank looking to finish Ball with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ball!
Hank postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ball bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hank and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hill Billy Hank waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hank.
Hank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hank dives in for a single leg takedown but Dixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon gets underhooks to prevent Hank's takedown attempt.
Hank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.
The ground and pound from Hank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dixon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hank controlling the action here. #T1#
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hank lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hank 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.
Hank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hank looks to land a strike but Dixon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hank sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Hank drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Hank shoots in.
Dixon cracks Hank with an open hand slap.
Hank shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Hank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dixon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Dixon keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Hank trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Hank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dixon throws a right hand that Hank ducks under and follows up with a left that Hank also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Dixon.
Hank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hank wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Hank prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hank clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hank trying to pass the guard but Dixon defending well.
Hank works his way into side control. #T2#
Hank trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to control but Hank postures up.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hank is looking to pass Dixon's guard but actually Dixon recovers to full guard. #T3#
Hank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hank works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hank stays in close to Dixon's body and controls the position.
Hank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hank working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hank has Dixon in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Hank has his feet on Dixon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hank defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hank is on him like a limpet, forcing Dixon back against the cage.
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but Dixon blocks with his arms.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
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#
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Hank is out of range.
Hank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hank shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Hank darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hank swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Hank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dixon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank looking for a takedown.
Dixon is trying to stall.
Hank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Dixon tries to stall but Hank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank looking for a takedown.
Hank blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Hank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Dixon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hank.
Hank slips a straight right by Dixon.
As Dixon tries to get set, Hank tries to push him back and clinch up but Dixon manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hank is just out of range.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Hank fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Hank shoots in.#T3##TD#
Hank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hank wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Hank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Hank postures up. #T4#
Hank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Hank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hank takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixon.
Hank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill Billy Hank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hank 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ali Dixon!
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
Karuso lands a really nice looking cross but Hank seems unphased.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso wants to counter the offense by Hank and move into the clinch position.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hank.#TD#
Karuso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hank is standing up over Karuso. Karuso looks to escape but Hank dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karuso is trying to work for a sweep but Hank has mounted him!#T1#
Karuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hank wants to control the pace but Karuso is squirming around nicely.
Karuso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Karuso wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Karuso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hank tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank avoids the attempt from Karuso to control.
You get the feeling that Karuso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hank looking to control but Karuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karuso tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away. #T4#
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karuso can't escape the position.
Hank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karuso is still trying to improve position.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is having none of it.
Karuso wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karuso scores with a shot to the body.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karuso avoids it really well and circles away.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Hank walks into a left hand. #TD#
Hank dives in and scores a takedown into Karuso's guard.
Karuso is looking to stand back up but Hank counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karuso. #SUB#
Hank seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Karuso wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Karuso keeping control of the position.
Karuso wants to control but Hank is keeping busy.
Karuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hank seems to be working for a kimura but Karuso defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karuso wants to get back to his feet.
Karuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hank.
Karuso is trying to maintain the position but Hank is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hank's hands.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Karuso.
Hank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hank moves out of range as Karuso strikes.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karuso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hank somewhat.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karuso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karuso wants to counter with a clinch but Hank pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank blocks a jab.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karuso manages to circle out of the way.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Hank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is working from the bottom.
Hank throws a big right hand that misses.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is working from the bottom.
Karuso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Karuso.
Hank passes Karuso's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hank is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karuso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karuso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karuso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Karuso gets tackled into the cage by Hank. Hank maintains the clinch.
Karuso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso stops a takedown attempt from Hank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank tries for a takedown but Karuso manages to get underhooks.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank wants a takedown.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso slows down the pace here.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Hank backwards. #T1#
Karuso is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hank prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karuso prevents it.
A short right from Karuso.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso tries to work over Hank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank misses with an elbow over the top.
Karuso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hank seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karuso can turn it around.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karuso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanks head. #T2#
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hank has Karuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karuso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
Karuso jabs at Hank's body.
A jab from Karuso finds it's way through Hank's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Hank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karuso tries to counter with a clinch but Hank shakes him off and moves away.
Karuso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3##KD2#
Karuso cracks Hank with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karuso has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hank to stand back up!#ROC2#Hank is rocked!
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karuso as he jumps to the side.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hank limp body while Karuso jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karuso!
The defeated Hill Billy Hank had this to say: 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa misses with a body kick.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Hank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hank scrambles back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch up.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
#TD2#
Hank is trying to trip Costa. He has hold of a leg but Costa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
Costa is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Hank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa is pulling down on Hank's head. It's preventing any offense from Hank, at least for the moment.#T1#
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hank is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hank clinches. #TD2#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank preventing the sweep. #T2#
Costa wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
Hank wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Costa is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Costa trying to control the position.
Hank prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Costa wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Hank wants to clinch.
Costa jabs at Hank's body.
Nice straight punches there by Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costa.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa digs a good hook to Hank's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hank misses with an elbow strike.
Hank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hank has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Hank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costa pushes Hank off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Hank moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank looks to clinch
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hank clinches up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costa down to the mat. Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Costa clobbers Hank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves to clinch but Costa breaks away
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Maximo Costa has been cut.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.#TD2#
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Costa is trying to stand up here but Hank is controlling him well.
Costa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Costa is trying to stand back up but Hank is controlling him
#SU2#
Hank decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hank rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
#TD2#
Hank is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Costa can't fight it off and eventually Hank manages to take the fight to the floor. Costa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hank stops Costa from standing up. #ES#
Costa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hank tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hank throws an elbow but misses.
Hank keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank managing to block the knees to the body from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hank.
The crowd are getting on Hank's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hank lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off. #TD#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Hank to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hank looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa lands a nice hook to Hank's body. Hank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa moves away
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hank wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hank.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa cracks Hank with a good jab.#CL2#
Hank has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Hank has the dominant position.
Hank can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hank tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hank has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Hank tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank is stalling here.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hank trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hank into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hank clinches with his opponent.
Costa wants to break free but Hank has control.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Hank trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Hank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costa is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.
Hank prevents Costa from standing back up.
Hank working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa throws a low kick but Hank avoids it.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Hank rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximo Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Hank is controlling the position.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Maximo Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Costa!
After winning the bout, Maximo Costa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Ni Tatakai
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Mubagy darts in and clinches Hank up against the cage.#BC2#
Mubagy breaks from the clinch.
Mubagy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hank clinches.
Hank pushes off an throws an elbow but Mubagy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mubagy has Hank pushed against the cage.
Mubagy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mubagy is looking to control Hank's arms but Hank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mubagy has his back to the cage.
Hank tries to work over Mubagy 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mubagy working hard to break the clinch.
Mubagy can't break the clinch.
Hank tries a body shot but Mubagy blocks it.
Hank is leaning against Mubagy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubagy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mubagy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mubagy clinches with his opponent.
Mubagy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Mubagy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Mubagy .
Mubagy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mubagy missing with knees to the body.
Mubagy is trying to stall.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubagy controls his hands.
Mubagy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hank up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mubagy 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.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Mubagy controls the action.
#T2#
Mubagy managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
Stalling in the clinch from Mubagy .
Mubagy blocks an elbow strike.
Hank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mubagy 's efforts to push away.
Mubagy tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hank throws an elbow but misses.
Hank throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mubagy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mubagy is looking to control Hank's arms but Hank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mubagy has his back to the cage.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mubagy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mubagy blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Mubagy blocks a body shot from Hank.
Hank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mubagy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hank pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Mubagy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mubagy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hank blocks it with crossed arms.
Mubagy is trying to force a seperation but Hank has the dominant position.
Mubagy tries to work over Hank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank keeps control of Mubagy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Mubagy stalling.
Mubagy is stalling here.
Mubagy avoiding damage.
Hank tries a body shot but Mubagy blocks it.
Hank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubagy controls his hands.
Mubagy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mubagy blocks a body shot from Hank.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage, preventing Mubagy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mubagy backwards.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank stalling.
Hank taking a breather.
Hank seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T5#
Mubagy tries to break the clinch but Hank is controlling the position.
Hank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hank blocks an uppercut.
Hank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mubagy s head.
Mubagy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubagy takes an elbow to the temple.
Hank has Mubagy pushed against the cage.
Hank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mubagy or not.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mubagy 's defenses.
Mubagy tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mubagy up against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mubagy 's defenses. #T6#
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mubagy avoids it.
Hank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hank throws an elbow that misses.
Mubagy misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubagy avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Mubagy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mubagy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hank's elbow.
Hank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mubagy is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hank blocks an uppercut.
Come on Mubagy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Mubagy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T7##CL#
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Mubagy .
Mubagy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mubagy is defending well for now.
Mubagy is trying to break the clinch but Hank is controlling him.
Hank lands an elbow just above Mubagy 's eye.
Hank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hank.
Hank stalling the fight.
Mubagy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hank up against the cage.
Mubagy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hank stalling against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow inside that Mubagy shrugs off. #T8#
Mubagy stalling in the clinch but Hank improves position.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Mubagy avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Hank leaning against his opponent.
Hank dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hank gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Hank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mubagy backwards.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage, preventing Mubagy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mubagy tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Hank throws a head punch that misses.
Hank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage, preventing Mubagy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mubagy is stalling here.
Mubagy throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
Mubagy tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Mubagy dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
Hank stalling in the clinch.
Come on Hank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mubagy is pushing Hank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubagy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mubagy .
Mubagy blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mubagy slips a jab and a cross from Hank.
Mubagy with the counter takedown but Hank avoids it easily.
Mubagy misses the jab.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank throws a punch but it's blocked by Mubagy .
Hank avoiding damage as Mubagy throws knees to the body.
Mubagy tries to land knees in the clinch but Hank avoids the damage to the body.
Hank stalling the fight.
Hank is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Mubagy controls the action.
Mubagy blocks a body shot from Hank.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Mubagy wants to break free but Hank has control.
#T1#
Hank scores a nice knee to the body.
Hank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mubagy prevents a body shot from Hank.
A frustrated look appears on Mubagy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mubagy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hank looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Mubagy controls the action.
A short left from Hank.
Hank taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mubagy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank throws a head punch that misses.
Hank wants to stall.
Mubagy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Hank cracks Mubagy with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hank.
#BC2#
Mubagy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hank clinches up with Mubagy and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hank.
Hank throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hank throws an elbow but it misses.
Hank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mubagy prevents a body shot from Hank.
Mubagy avoids a wild elbow strike from Hank.
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Hank lands an elbow inside that Mubagy shrugs off.
Mubagy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubagy .
Hank lands a shot to the body.
Mubagy tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow inside.
Mubagy tries to throw a body punch but Hank avoids it by throwing Mubagy back against the cage.
Mubagy dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubagy .
Mubagy misses with a punch to the body.
Hank lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mubagy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mubagy up against the cage.#T4#
Mubagy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Hank.
Hank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but Mubagy blocks with his arms.
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mubagy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hank misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Mubagy controls the action.
Hank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T5#
Stalling in the clinch from Mubagy .
The referee is keeping an eye on Hank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mubagy effectively controlling the action here.
Hank stalling in the clinch but Mubagy improves position.
Mubagy can't find room to land a body shot as Hank controls the action.
Hank throws a punch but it's blocked by Mubagy .
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubagy can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Mubagy avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mubagy .
Mubagy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T6#
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.
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mubagy is trying to break free.
Hank lands a body shot.
Hank scores with a shot to the side of Mubagy 's head.
Mubagy wants to break free but Hank has control.
Mubagy working hard to break the clinch.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mubagy avoids it.
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mubagy avoiding damage.
Hank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T7#
Mubagy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hank has double underhooks.
Mubagy tries to stall but Hank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Mubagy avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage. #BC2#
Mubagy breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hank rushes Mubagy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mubagy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hank blocks it with crossed arms.
Hank lands a body shot.
Mubagy can't break the clinch.
Mubagy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hank is keeping busy.
Hank taking a breather.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank is stalling here.
#T8#
Hank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mubagy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mubagy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hank throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage, preventing Mubagy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hank lands a shot to the body.
Hank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubagy 's elbow.
Mubagy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T9#
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mubagy managing to block the knees to the body from Hank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hank.
Mubagy looking to slow down the pace here.
Hank lands a right hand.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Mubagy is trying to break the clinch but Hank is controlling him.
Hank lands a shot to the body.
Mubagy is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubagy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hank.
Mubagy avoiding damage as Hank throws knees to the body.
Hank gets through Mubagy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hank clinches up with Mubagy and pushes him back against the cage.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Hank just leaning against Mubagy , taking a breather.
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mubagy 's face.
Mubagy misses with a punch to the body.
Hank misses with some punches.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hank just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mubagy 's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mubagy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mubagy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hank effectively controlling the action here.
Mubagy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hank lands with a left to the head.
Mubagy taking a breather.
Hank pushes off an throws an elbow but Mubagy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hank stalling in the clinch.
Hank lands with a right to the head.
Hank lands a left hand.
Mubagy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mubagy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hank prevents Mubagy from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Hank tries a body shot but Mubagy blocks it.
Mubagy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mubagy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hank controls his hands.
Hank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mubagy is trying to push Hank away but Hank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hank is pushing Mubagy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Mubagy is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mubagy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hank drives through and clinches with Mubagy against the cage.
Hank misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Hank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mubagy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hank digs a right hand underneath Mubagy 's ribcage. Mubagy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mubagy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hank managing to block the knees to the body from Mubagy .
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mubagy misses with a knee strike.
Hank content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hank has Mubagy pressed against the cage, preventing Mubagy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hank struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubagy controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Mubagy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hank.
#T4#
Mubagy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hank stalls.
Mubagy takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Mubagy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mubagy is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mubagy is keeping busy.
Hank avoiding damage.
Mubagy blocking some punches.
#T5#
Hank trying to land knees to the body.
Mubagy tries to work over Hank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank taking a breather.
Hank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mubagy looking to stall.
Hank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mubagy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.#T6#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Mubagy to work.
Hank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mubagy is defending well for now.
Mubagy is trying to break free.
Mubagy tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mubagy breaks from the clinch.
Hank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Hank has Mubagy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mubagy 's face.
A head punch on the inside from Hank fails to land.
Hank lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T7#
Mubagy is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Mubagy controls the action.
#BC2#
Mubagy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mubagy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubagy leaning against his opponent.
Mubagy is struggling to control the position.
Hank stalling in the clinch.
Mubagy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hank looking to stall.
Mubagy is trying to force a seperation but Hank has the dominant position.
Mubagy is trying to break the clinch but Hank is controlling him.
Hank misses with a body punch.
Hank is struggling to control the position.#T8#
A head punch on the inside from Mubagy fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hank has Mubagy pushed against the cage.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mubagy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mubagy tries to keep at a distance but Hank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank working aggressively here.
Mubagy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T9#
Mubagy blocks a body shot from Hank.
Mubagy wants to stall.
Mubagy stalling against the cage.
Mubagy avoids a wild elbow strike from Hank.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mubagy can't break the clinch.
Hank has Mubagy pushed against the cage.
Mubagy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubagy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hank.
Jib Mubagy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill Billy Hank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mubagy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hank, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank wins by unanimous decision!
Hill Billy Hank 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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