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Event:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hillbrook throws out a leg kick but Mferi moves out of range and Hillbrook only half commits.
Mferi throws out a counter right but Hillbrook avoids it with no problem.
Mferi throws out a loose jab but Hillbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hillbrook connects with a single shot there.
Mferi with a hook.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hillbrook.
Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Mferi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mferi.
Mferi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hillbrook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillbrook misses with a straight left.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mferi blocks a jab.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillbrook missing with a left hand there. Mferi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hillbrook throws a lazy right hand but Mferi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hillbrook misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mferi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##CL2#
Mferi instigates a clinch.
Mferi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi lands with a left to the head.
Hillbrook is trying to push Mferi away but Mferi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hillbrook has had enough of the clinch but Mferi keeps him there for the moment.
Hillbrook is looking to break free of the clinch but Mferi has double underhooks.
Hillbrook prevents a body shot from Mferi.
Hillbrook is trying to push Mferi away but Mferi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mferi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mferi.
Mferi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hillbrook tries to break free but Mferi pushes him back against the cage.
Hillbrook blocks an uppercut.
Mferi has a couple of punches blocked by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Mferi.
Mferi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Mferi drops Hillbrook onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hillbrook is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Hillbrook is rocked!
Mferi is pushing Hillbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Hillbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mferi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Hillbrook is trying to break the clinch but Mferi is controlling him.
Hillbrook seems to have got his legs back now.
Hillbrook can't break the clinch.
Mferi keeps control of Hillbrook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mferi misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi has Hillbrook pressed against the cage, preventing Hillbrook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hillbrook tries to break the clinch but Mferi is controlling the position.
Hillbrook has had enough of the clinch but Mferi keeps him there for the moment.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hillbrook is breathing heavily.
Mferi scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mferi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mferi is working Hillbrook over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi.
Mferi is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Mferi.
#T3#
Mferi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi.
Mferi lands with a right to the head.
Mferi creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Hillbrook drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Rice has his takedown stuffed
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hillbrook throws a right and a left that Rice avoids nicely.
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice takes one on the button.
Rice throws a head kick that half lands.
Hillbrook stuffs the takedown.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice looks winded!
Rice shoots and misses
letting Hillbrook counter with a right hand.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Rice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hillbrook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hillbrook throws a shot to the body.
Hillbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rice in his tracks.
Hillbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillbrook misses the target.
Hillbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Rice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hillbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice throws a head kick that misses.
Hillbrook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rice wants to clinch up but Hillbrook keeps it at a distance.
Hillbrook is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Hillbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillbrook as he jumps to the side.
Hillbrook throws a right hand that Rice ducks under and follows up with a left that Rice also avoids with ease.
Hillbrook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook loads up on a big right hand but Rice slips the punch.#T3#
Hillbrook misses the jab.
Hillbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hillbrook looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Rice with the counter takedown but Hillbrook avoids it easily.
Hillbrook looks to land a right hand but Rice moved out of range.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
Hillbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hillbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Rice is rocked!
Hillbrook misses the jab.
Rice feints the counter takedown.
Maxwell Hillbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillbrook throws a shot from downtown. Rice moves away and avoids it.
Hillbrook misses with a few strikes there.
Hillbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hillbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Hillbrook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rice.
A right-left combo lands from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Rice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rice's head.
Hillbrook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hillbrook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hillbrook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rice.
Rice throws a right and a left that Hillbrook avoids nicely.
Hillbrook lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice avoids them all with ease.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hillbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rice in his tracks.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook lands the left hand.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Hillbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Maxwell Hillbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillbrook scores with a shot to the body.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Rice thinks about the counter body kick.
Rice slips a jab from Hillbrook.
Rice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice moves away from the strike by Hillbrook.
Rice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hillbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Hillbrook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillbrook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Hillbrook.
Nice takedown defense from Hillbrook. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Hillbrook misses with a straight left.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Hillbrook throws a body punch but Rice moves out of range.
Hillbrook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hillbrook.#T3#
Hillbrook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hillbrook throws out a loose jab but Rice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rice throws out a counter right but Hillbrook avoids it with no problem.
Rice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rice shoots and misses
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hillbrook has got the better of the exchanges.
Hillbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rice.
Donk. Hillbrook catches Rice right on the button with a cross.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rice counters with a two punch combo.
Rice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillbrook misses the shot to the body.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Hillbrook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rice doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Hillbrook misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillbrook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Rice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hillbrook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rice is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hillbrook is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rice.
Rice slips a jab and a cross from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Hillbrook lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Hillbrook misses with a right hand
and Rice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hillbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rice. Rice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rice looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hillbrook misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to clinch.
Hillbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice moves to clinch but Hillbrook breaks away
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Hillbrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a body shot.
Hillbrook lands a lovely overhand right.
Hillbrook cracks Rice with a good jab.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillbrook throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hillbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Rice counters with a left and a right that stings Hillbrook.
A head kick misses from Rice.
A big left from Hillbrook misses.
Rice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Rice throws a head kick but Hillbrook moves out of range.
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Hillbrook misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hillbrook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook thuds his right hand into Rice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hillbrook dips to his left and cracks Rice with an uppercut!
Hillbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Rice shoots in but no luck this time.
Hillbrook throwing a counter right hand but Rice manages to avoid it.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
A slow jab from Hillbrook misses its intended target.
Rice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hillbrook to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillbrook lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rice is still on wobbly legs! Can Hillbrook finish him?
Rice slips a straight right by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice throws a counter combo.#T4#
Hillbrook dips to his left and cracks Rice with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
As Hillbrook backs off Rice throws a huge counter combo but Hillbrook manages to avoid it all.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hillbrook throws a good cross that connects.
Hillbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rice.
A big right from Hillbrook misses.
Fikayo Rice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rice seems to have recovered his senses.
Rice is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Hillbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hillbrook 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Hillbrook! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rice gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rice pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Rice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hillbrook defends it easily.
Hillbrook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hillbrook postures up.
Hillbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hillbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Hillbrook is looking to stand up but Rice won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rice needs to keep his hands up - Hillbrook had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hillbrook blocks a low kick nicely.
Rice shoots in for a double leg but Hillbrook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hillbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hillbrook jabs Rice right on the nose. Rice blinks but takes it well.
Rice misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Rice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rice tries to clinch there but Hillbrook circles away.
Hillbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Rice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hillbrook misses with an uppercut. Rice saw that one coming.#T2#
Rice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hillbrook defends well and Rice ends up having to push Hillbrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rice looks winded!
Hillbrook lands a nice shot that snaps Rice's head back.
Hillbrook misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Hillbrook coming out on top.
Hillbrook throws a hook to the side of Rice's head but Rice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hillbrook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice ducks right into an uppercut from Hillbrook.
Rice has his takedown stuffed
and Hillbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillbrook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hillbrook throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Rice slips under a jab.
Rice takes one to the side of the head.
Hillbrook misses with a looping left.
Rice wants to counter the offense by Hillbrook and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Hillbrook lands a jab to the head.
Hillbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hillbrook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillbrook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Hillbrook, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Hillbrook against the cage but Hillbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook works over Rice's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Rice clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hillbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hillbrook takes a swing at Rice's ribcage but misses.
Hillbrook misses with a hook. Rice ducked under it nicely.
Hillbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rice's head.#T4#
Rice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillbrook lands a jab.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Rice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillbrook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Hillbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rice.
Hillbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillbrook missing with a left hand there. Rice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rice wants to counter with a clinch but Hillbrook pushes him away.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillbrook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hillbrook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hillbrook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rice tries to clinch there but Hillbrook circles away.
Hillbrook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch lands to the side of Rice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hillbrook as he avoids it easily.
Rice wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hillbrook - just one landing. #T1#
Rice throws a body punch but Hillbrook moves out of range.
Hillbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rice. Rice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rice darts in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook gets double underhooks and turns Rice into the cage.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice defending well as Hillbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Hillbrook misses with a looping left.
Hillbrook misses with a straight right.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Hillbrook leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maxwell Hillbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillbrook swinging wildly here.
#T2#
A jab from Hillbrook misses.
Rice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hillbrook counters with a one-two to the body.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Hillbrook looks to land a left hand but Rice moved out of range nicely.
Rice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hillbrook counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hillbrook slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Rice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rice slips under a jab.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hillbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rice staying out of range there.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Hillbrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hillbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rice wants to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a stiff right hand.
Hillbrook throws out a powerful jab.
Hillbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maxwell Hillbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Hillbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hillbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
As Hillbrook backs off Rice throws a huge counter combo but Hillbrook manages to avoid it all.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hillbrook misses with a hook. Rice ducked under it nicely.
Rice checks a low kick from Hillbrook.
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hillbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Rice.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hillbrook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Hillbrook dominated that second round.
That's time! Hillbrook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hillbrook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rice is looking for the big counter here.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Hillbrook, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Hillbrook against the cage but Hillbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillbrook cracks Rice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hillbrook throws a jab when Rice was well out of range.
Rice needs to keep his hands up - Hillbrook had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Hillbrook looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Rice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maxwell Hillbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fikayo Rice.
Rice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hillbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rice.
Hillbrook loads up on a big right hand but Rice slips the punch.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Rice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hillbrook swats away the attempt to clinch by Rice.
An attempted straight right counter from Hillbrook misses the target.
Rice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillbrook swivels and escapes.
Rice slips a jab from Hillbrook.
Rice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillbrook misses the target.
Hillbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Hillbrook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillbrook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hillbrook throws out a loose jab but Rice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hillbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rice tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hillbrook.
Rice scores with a nice body kick.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook looks to throw the jab but Rice is out of range.
Rice moves out of range as Hillbrook strikes.
Hillbrook throws a big shot that misses.
Rice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Hillbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rice ducks under a wild hook from Hillbrook.
Rice wants to counter the offense by Hillbrook and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hillbrook, as that shot connected.
Rice dodges the punch combination from Hillbrook.
Hillbrook throws a lazy right hand but Rice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hillbrook misses with a looping right.
Hillbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hillbrook checks it well.
Hillbrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
Hillbrook is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Hillbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hillbrook, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Hillbrook! |
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