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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Tucker drops Hull with a beautiful combination! Hull stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Hull counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker misses with the combination.
Tucker lands with a right and another and another! Hull is in big trouble! Tucker lands again and this time it's lights out for Hull! A quality knockout there for Tucker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Reyes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hull's guard.
Reyes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hull keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hull being controlled here, momentarily.
Reyes won't allow Hull to sweep him here.
Reyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Reyes content to stall in guard here.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet.
Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reyes looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Julio Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Reyes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reyes landing some decent shots from guard.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but Hull blocks nicely.
Reyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reyes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hull wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Reyes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reyes wanted to stand there but Hull had control of the position.
Hull is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Reyes distracts Hull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reyes throws a strike but Hull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hull is breathing heavily.
Reyes controlling the position.#SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Hull pushes his legs off easily.
Hull tries to stand but Reyes is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Hull is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
Reyes trying to control the position here.
Hull preventing the sweep. #SU#
Hull gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hull slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy body kick from Reyes
and Hull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Reyes feints and as Hull raises his hands in defense, Reyes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Reyes 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#
Reyes shoots in for a double leg but Hull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Hull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Reyes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hull's half guard.
Reyes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reyes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throwing shots but Hull is blocking nicely. #T1#
Hull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reyes is keen to just control but Hull is a slippery customer.
Reyes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Reyes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hull is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hull defends it well.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Hull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyes scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.#SUB2#
Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Hull is defending well.
Reyes wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reyes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hull to regain full guard.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Julio Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Reyes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hull is looking to reverse the position.
Reyes throws a strike aimed at the side of Hull's head but Hull avoids it well.
Hull trying to remain calm as Reyes controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Reyes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reyes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hull is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Reyes working the ground and pound.
Hull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reyes winds up and cracks Hull with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hull defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and Hull counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Hull gets tackled into the cage by Reyes. Reyes maintains the clinch.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull tries to stall but Reyes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hull holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hull smiles and moves away.
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Reyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots and misses
and Hull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jules Hull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hull. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Reyes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hull is on him like a limpet, forcing Reyes back against the cage.#T1#
Hull stalling against the cage.
Hull is struggling to control the position.
Reyes jumps guard but Hull stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Hull stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Reyes breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Reyes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reyes is in Hull's guard.
Hull controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Hull wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes pushing down on Hull's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hull wants to control but Reyes is keeping busy.
Hull tries to roll over but Reyes keeps him under control.
Reyes is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes not doing much here.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes trying to mount his opponent but Hull defends it.
Reyes working over Hull with some ground and pound. Hull looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reyes trying to control the pace.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reyes wants to stand up but Hull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes prevents Hull from improving his position.
Jules Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hull has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reyes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Reyes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Hull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hull backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.
Jones throws a quick head kick that knocks Hull silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jones is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Jeaux.
Jeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeaux.#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.
Jeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!
Jeaux throws a monster overhand right that drops Hull! Jeaux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). August Jeaux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hull taking a breather.
Scott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Scott scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.#TD2#
Scott pulls Hull into guard.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it. #SU#
Hull stands up and waves to Scott to follow him.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hull seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hull clinches with his opponent.
Hull leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Hull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.#TD2#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Hull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hull tries to stand but Scott is controlling from the bottom.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Hull wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott wants to stand but Hull is controlling the position.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Hull stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hull counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Scott has managed to clinch.
Hull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
#BC2#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott misses with a body shot
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hull clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Hull trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hull into the cage.#BC#
Hull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Hull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #TD2#
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Hull throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hull trying to control the position.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hull is proving hard to escape from.
Hull wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Hull'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##CL2#
Hull tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Hull tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Hull tries to tie him up.
Hull holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hull trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Hull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.#TD2#
Scott gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hull has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Scott 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.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hull is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to Hull's temple. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Hull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott is in close to Hull's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jules Hull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Hull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull working a defensive guard but Scott passes into half guard.
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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to Hull's temple. #T1#
Hull tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Hull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Scott uses his free foot to push down on Hull's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hull.
Scott wants to take Hull's back but he can't do it this time.
Scott landing punches.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Scott lands a big elbow.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Hull is trying to escape the mount.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jules Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Scott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Hull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Hull throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hull seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!
Diaz drops Hull with a naaaaasty hook - Hull is in real trouble here! Diaz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiwatari shoots in looking for a takedown. Hull tries to sprawl out of it but Hiwatari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiwatari wants to clinch up but Hull keeps it at a distance.
Hull is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown but Hull shows good takedown defense.
Hiwatari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Jules Hull has been cut.
Hull avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiwatari misses with a double jab
and Hull counters with a body kick.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.#T1#
Hiwatari looks to throw the jab but Hull is out of range.
Hiwatari throws a series of punches but Hull moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hull breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiwatari.
It looked like Hull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiwatari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hull counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hiwatari fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiwatari misses with a few strikes there.
Hiwatari looks winded!#TD#
Hull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Hull decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hull stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiwatari. Hiwatari gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hiwatari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Hull stands up and waves to Hiwatari to follow him.
Hiwatari throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Hiwatari tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hull working over Hiwatari with some ground and pound. Hiwatari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiwatari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hull. #SU#
Hull decides to stand and escape the position. #T4##CL#
Hull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiwatari blocks a body shot from Hull.
Hiwatari wants to get back to striking at distance but Hull won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hiwatari breaks the clinch.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hull but Hull pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hull changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiwatari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Hull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Hull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Hull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiwatari lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Hull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hiwatari manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Hull as Hiwatari shoots in.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown
and Hull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiwatari tries to clinch up
and Hull counters with a left to the body.
Hiwatari is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Hull moves into range and clinches up with Hiwatari.
Hull stalls.
Hiwatari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hull avoids it.
Hull'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.
Hiwatari tries to pull guard but Hull holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiwatari drops back down to his feet.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
Hull slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Hull jumps guard.
#T2#
Hiwatari preventing the sweep.
Hiwatari trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiwatari advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hiwatari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hull has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hiwatari trying to control the action but Hull is working from the bottom.
Hiwatari laying and praying for a moment but Hull takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Hull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiwatari postures up.
Hull keeping full guard, as Hiwatari tries to pass.
Hull seems keen to control Hiwatari's posture.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiwatari trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hiwatari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hull, up you get!
Hiwatari looks for a takedown but Hull sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiwatari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jules Hull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Hull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hiwatari enables Hull to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hiwatari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hiwatari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiwatari on the ground.
Hull postures up in Hiwatari's guard and throws a big left but Hiwatari blocks it.
Hiwatari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Hull stands and steps away. Hiwatari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiwatari, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hull.
Hull controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Hiwatari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hull smiles and moves away.
Hiwatari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Hull as Hiwatari shoots in.
Hiwatari swinging wildly here.
Hiwatari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hull throwing a counter right hand but Hiwatari manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiwatari or perhaps it was just good defense by Hull, which made it look bad.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hiwatari shoots in but Hull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hull dives in for a single leg takedown but Hiwatari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Hull takes the fight into the clinch.
Hull has Hiwatari pressed against the cage.
Hiwatari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiwatari can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hull displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiwatari up against the cage.
Hull pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hull for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hull obliges.
Hull is pushing Hiwatari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hiwatari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hull has Hiwatari pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Hull pulls guard.
Hiwatari is fighting to break Hull's control of his arms but Hull is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jules Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiwatari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hull wants to sweep here but Hiwatari controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Hull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hull 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Hull!
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