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Event:
CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Aregood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill. #TD#
Hill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Aregood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hill, up you get!
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aregood is looking to clinch.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aregood is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aregood. #TD#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aregood uses from the top position.
Hill 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#
Hill prevents Aregood from standing back up.
Hill is keen to just control but Aregood is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aregood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aregood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aregood is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Hill slows the pace down in half guard.
Hill'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.
Hill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aregood for as long as he can get away with.
Hill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aregood is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Aregood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aregood is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hill in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Aregood rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aregood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aregood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Hill jumps guard.
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Aregood blocks nicely.
Aregood wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Aregood keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aregood's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aregood has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aregood wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
Aregood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aregood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aregood moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Aregood as Hill shoots in.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Aregood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aregood can do to turn this around?
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Aregood gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Aregood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aregood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aregood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aregood down to the mat. Aregood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aregood manages to avoid it.
Aregood wants to clinch.#CL2#
Aregood gets a clinch. #T1#
Aregood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aregood.
Hill tries to pull guard but Aregood won't allow it.
Hill tries to pull guard but Aregood holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Aregood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aregood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hill gets control of Aregood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aregood wants to stand but Hill is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hill controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hill trying to control the position.
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aregood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Aregood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aregood avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aregood was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
#T3#
Aregood tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Aregood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aregood manages to avoid it.
Hill is looking to wear down Aregood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aregood uses from the top position.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Aregood from standing up.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aregood's guard. #REVR#
Elijah Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill won't allow Aregood to get back to his feet.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Aregood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aregood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him. #T4#
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hill wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aregood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Hill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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 Elijah Hill 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#
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Aregood tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range. #CL2#
Aregood instigates a clinch.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Aregood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aregood throws a head punch that misses.
Aregood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aregood walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aregood is looking to clinch.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aregood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Aregood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aregood wants to clinch.
Aregood tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it. #T1#
Hill throws a body punch but Aregood moves out of range.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Aregood tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Aregood pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but Aregood stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aregood throws a head punch that misses.
Hill is working for takedown but Aregood is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hill wants the takedown. Aregood is fighting it off but Hill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aregood's guard against the cage.
Hill wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aregood wants to get back to his feet.
Elijah Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hill controlling from side mount.
Hill trying to control the action but Aregood is working from the bottom.
Aregood is trying to buck Hill off.
Hill wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy. #T3#
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.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Hill controlling the position from side mount.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Aregood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hill politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hill prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Aregood gets a clinch.
Aregood misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Hill pulls guard successfully.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Aregood from standing up.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aregood is one step ahead there.
Hill pulls Aregood in to control the position.
James Aregood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill 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#
Hill works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Farquharson 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 Farquharson off to one side.
Hill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farquharson.
Hill with the counter takedown but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farquharson somewhat.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Farquharson on that attempt.
Hill with the counter takedown but Farquharson avoids it easily.#TD#
Farquharson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Farquharson is now in Hill's guard.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill postures up in Farquharson's guard and throws a big left but Farquharson blocks it.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Level Up MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is pulling down on Farquharson's head to control his posture.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Hill is controlling Farquharson's posture.#T2#
Hill controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Farquharson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Farquharson drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hill controlling the position.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farquharson 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#
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
Farquharson won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Farquharson trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farquharson's guard. Nice move by Hill!#REVB##SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farquharson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill 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.
Hamish Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Farquharson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Farquharson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Farquharson trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up. #T4#
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farquharson defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Farquharson 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#
Farquharson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Farquharson didn't expect that.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson scoring with some ground and pound.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elijah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Farquharson chips away with some ground and pound.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Farquharson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hill has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Farquharson manages to get his head free but now Hill has transitioned to an armbar! Farquharson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hill! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Gean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
Gean throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Gean.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Gean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
Gean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Gean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gean misses with a straight right.
Gean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gean throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gean!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill cracks Gean with a big elbow.
Hill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gean some visible discomfort.
Gean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill thows a huge punch but Gean dodges it nicely.
Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gean defending well though. #T1#
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Gean trying to control here.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hill slips a nice elbow through Gean's hands, connecting with Gean's forehead.
Gean keeping control of the position.
Hill 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.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head. #T2#
Hill thows a huge punch but Gean dodges it nicely.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head.
Gean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gean is concentrating on defense, preventing Hill from advancing position.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Gean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gean desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gean's head.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Hill throwing shots but Gean is blocking nicely.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill tries to pass to full mount but Gean defends it.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Gean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Gean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hill has Gean pulled in close to control his posture.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill. #SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Gean's legs - danger averted.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Hill dominated that 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.#R2#
Gean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gean.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Gean with that takedown attempt.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Gean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Gean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill moves forwards but Gean connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gean misses the target.
Gean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill slips a jab from Gean.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gean connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Gean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hill was covering up waiting for the punch and Gean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gean is one step ahead there.
Hill has control of Gean's left arm, preventing Gean from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gean dives in and scores a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill is pulling down on Gean's head. It's preventing any offense from Gean, at least for the moment.
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill has his hands on Gean's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mean Gean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gean throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Gean wants to improve his position but instead Hill has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Gean is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
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 Mean Gean will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Gean.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gean misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Gean gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gean is adopting a defensive guard.
Gean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gean looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gean controlling the position.
Hill cracks Gean with a solid left hand.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Hill stands up over Gean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gean trying to control the position here.
Hill is working Gean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hill has passed into side control.
Gean tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position. #T2#
Hill cracks Gean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gean keeps working.
Gean can't do much from the bottom here.
Gean is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Hill misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gean down.
Hill lands an elbow.
Elijah Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hill cracks Gean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill throws an elbow but Gean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hill grinds an elbow into Gean's temple. #T4#
Hill wants to control for a moment but Gean uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill throwing shots but Gean is blocking nicely.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gean tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gean trying to control but Hill postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hill 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Fudge does no damage. #TD#
Hill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fudge to the ground. Hill is now in Fudge's guard.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudge is retaining full guard.
Fudge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fudge has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Fudge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill is in close to Fudge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fudge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Fudge being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill distracts Fudge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fudge is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hill dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fudge to see if he's OK.
Fudge trying to remain calm as Hill controls from the top position.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Hill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fudge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hill controls the position from side control.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill controlling the position. #SUB#
Hill in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fudge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolsonaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolsonaro sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Hill shoots in and bounces Bolsonaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolsonaro has wrist control.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill stays in close to Bolsonaro's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolsonaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bolsonaro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolsonaro keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill stays in close to Bolsonaro's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is in close to Bolsonaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolsonaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Hill controlling the action here.#T3#
Hill 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.
Bolsonaro is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount!
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Hill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bolsonaro's face.
Hill working Bolsonaro over with strikes here.
Hill lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolsonaro frees his head quite easily.
Hill dominating with strikes here.
Hill lands with some strikes.
Hill raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Hill looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
Bolsonaro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Hill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolsonaro takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Bolsonaro misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Bolsonaro misses.
Hill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bolsonaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolsonaro.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolsonaro sprawls and moves away.
Bolsonaro throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Bolsonaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsonaro misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolsonaro!
Bolsonaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill landing strikes. #SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Bolsonaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill working the ground and pound from side control.
Bolsonaro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolsonaro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolsonaro, who protects the arm well.
Hill scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Bolsonaro is rocked!
Hill controlling the position from side mount.
Bolsonaro is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
Hill scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Hill cracks Bolsonaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bolsonaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hill scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bolsonaro is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hill can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Hill!
An out of breath Elijah Hill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill misses the jab.#TD2#
Gean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hill's guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hill has his foot on Gean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gean works his way back into a safe position though.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gean defends well.#SUB#
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gean escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Gean tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well. #SUB2#
Gean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gean cracks Hill with a big right hand but Hill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Gean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gean is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. #T2#
Hill tries to roll over but Gean keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gean lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Hill is desperately trying to improve his position but Gean has a good base and remains in mount.
Gean tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gean.
Gean wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gean is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Gean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Gean working for a guillotine from mount but Hill is in no mood to give up.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gean fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Gean has control of Hill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Gean has hold of Hill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gean wants to take his opponent's back but Hill doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Gean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hill tries to sprawl but Gean drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Gean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
Gean is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gean is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Gean defends easily.
Gean passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Hill is in trouble now - Gean has advanced to mount!
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill stops Gean from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Gean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hill is surviving well by controlling Gean's body position as best he can. #T2#
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gean 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#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gean wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mean Gean has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gean wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position. #SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gean seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean is pressing down on Hill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hill is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.
Gean trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. #SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Gean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Gean 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. 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##TD2#
Gean shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
Gean trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Gean looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gean advances position into side control!
Hill is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gean's best efforts.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Gean is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gean has control of Hill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gean wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Elijah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Gean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gean is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gean jumps into side control!
Gean trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gean moves into full mount!
Mean Gean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gean looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Gean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Gean looking for a guillotine from mount but Hill is having none of it.
Gean is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hill is in real trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean trying to control momentarily.
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Gean keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mean Gean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gean 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mean Gean! |
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Event:
CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chibaclov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Chibaclov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chibaclov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chibaclov passes into side control.
Hill tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chibaclov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hill is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Matteo Chibaclov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Car keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill dives in and grabs Car's left leg, looking for a takedown. Car pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.#CL#
Car closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.#TD2#
Hill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hill working for a triangle but Car defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Car pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Car seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Car avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Car defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Car escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Car keeps moving and retains side control.
Car in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
Hill looking for a sweep but Car has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Car landing shots from mount.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Car dominating with strikes here.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hill is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill looks winded!
Hill tries to get to full guard but Car has control of the leg.
Car passes to side control.
Hill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Car off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Hill has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Car has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Hill is persistently looking for the submission but Car is defending it well.
#ES#
Hill has his opponent's back but Car is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hill.
Hill fails with the takedown.
My Car has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Hill.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Car sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.#CL#
Car moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Car smiles and moves away.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Car but Car pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Car seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Car clinches with his opponent.
Car tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Car can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Car passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Car is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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 My Car 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##CL#
Car closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Car pulls guard.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Level Up MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Car is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elijah Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill pushes down on Car's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Car keeps working. #T1#
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Car is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill trying to control the action but Car is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hill 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.
Hill is just content to waste time from the top position. Car takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hill trying to control but Car is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Car looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Car looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Car! #REVR#
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill won't allow Car to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Car pulls his head out easily.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill tries to roll over but Car keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Car pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Car controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Car wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elijah Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Car scores with a head kick.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Car sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Car looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Car is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Car tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Car controlling from mount.
Hill is looking to improve his position but Car isn't that keen on the idea.
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Car decides to return to a standing position.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Car avoids it really well and circles away.
Car lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hill will feel that in the morning.#T2#
A combination from Car does no damage.
Hill shoots in but Car avoids the takedown attempt easily.
My Car has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Hill.#TD#
Car manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Car defends it easily.
Car controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hill has his feet on Car's thighs here. He's pushed Car off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Car screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Elijah Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hill tries to sprawl but Laird drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laird seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laird is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hill is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Laird is tapping! Great win for Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Crusher lands a high kick!
Crusher throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Hill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crusher's guard.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusher wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill passes Crusher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Hill is trying for a kimura here. Crusher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hill wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Hill!
Our winner, Elijah Hill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reyes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill keeps control of the position as Reyes tries to break free.
Will Hill go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Reyes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hill is cranking Reyes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Reyes! He's tightened the choke and Reyes is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elijah Hill! |
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