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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingle's waist but Dingle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side. Dingle fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dingle misses with a takedown attempt and Hill counters with a one-two to the body. Hill moves in looking to clinch but Dingle pushes him off. Dingle shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily. Katie Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quandell Dingle. Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dingle swivels and escapes. Dingle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dingle somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dingle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hill thows a leg kick but Dingle checks it and Dingle counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt. Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dingle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Dingle, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Dingle against the cage but Dingle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hill blocks a head kick by Dingle.
#CL# Hill moves into the clinch. Dingle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dingle jumps guard but Hill stands there with Dingle around his waist. Dingle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Hill rushes Dingle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Dingle to work.
#TD2# Dingle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position. Dingle keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #T2# Dingle is trying to keep Hill in close.
Dingle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dingle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Dingle trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Hill stands up and waves to Dingle to follow him. Dingle fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3# Dingle throws a head kick that misses. Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dingle swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Hill clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Dingle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hill throws a nice looking combination but Dingle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dingle wants to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch position. Dingle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dingle is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Hill clinches. Hill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dingle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4# Dingle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dingle tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position. Dingle trying to control the position but instead, Hill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dingle into the cage.#BC# Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dingle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hill fails with the takedown and Dingle counters with a right hand 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 Katie Hill will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dingle tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hill goes for a double leg but Dingle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dingle continues to drive forward.#BC# Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Dingle, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Dingle against the cage but Dingle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Hill darts in and clinches Dingle up against the cage.#BC2# Dingle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dingle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dingle goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward. Katie Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quandell Dingle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dingle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dingle off to one side. #CL# Hill moves into the clinch. Dingle is breathing heavily. Hill is looking for a takedown. Hill is trying to pull guard but Dingle has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC# Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Hill closes the distance and clinches. Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dingle tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dingle keeps the fight on the outside. Hill shoots in and drives through. Dingle sprawls well. Dingle wants to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch position. Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet. Hill shoots and misses and Dingle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hill dives in and grabs Dingle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dingle pushes down on Hill's head and hops out. Dingle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dingle off to one side. A quick step to the side and Hill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# Dingle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Hill closes the distance and clinches. Dingle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hill.
#BC# Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dingle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hill misses with a knee strike.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dingle prevents it.
Dingle is trying to pull guard but Hill has him pressed against the cage. Dingle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hill walks away with a smile on his face. Dingle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL# Hill clinches up against the cage. Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dingle smiles and moves away.
Hill tries for a takedown but Dingle circles away easily#CL2# and Dingle counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Hill manages to break the clinch.
Dingle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dingle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingle's waist but Dingle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side. Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Dingle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dingle. #SUB# Hill is looking for a triangle here but Dingle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4# Hill wants to control but Dingle postures up. Hill trying to remain calm as Dingle controls from the top position. Hill is trying to get back to half guard. Hill prevents Dingle from improving position. Hill is trying to control Dingle's posture but Dingle avoids it. 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 Katie Hill will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dingle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick. Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Dingle. Dingle gets slowly back to his feet. #CL# Dingle gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch. Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dingle is defending well for now. Dingle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage. Katie Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quandell Dingle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill tries to pull guard but Dingle holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Dingle wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Dingle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dingle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Dingle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time. Dingle wants to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch position. Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dingle shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well. Katie Hill is winning the standup battle so far. Hill fails to land the takedown. Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Dingle. Dingle gets slowly back to his feet. Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dingle fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Dingle tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dingle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dingle shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dingle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Dingle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dingle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat. Dingle looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.#T3##CL# Hill clinches. Hill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dingle up against the cage. Dingle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Dingle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dingle tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Dingle drops back down to his feet.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC# Hill breaks the clinch.
#CL# Hill forces Dingle back against the cage and clinches. Dingle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dingle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quandell Dingle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Katie Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dingle keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight! Katie Hill showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Katie Hill! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Katie Hill! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Katie Hill!
Katie Hill wins by unanimous decision! |
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