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Event:
SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard 2
Date: Jul 06, 2025 |
#R1##KD# Sampson lands a big uppercut and Hillburn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hillburn looks OK. Sampson waves Hillburn back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Bobby Hillburn has been cut. Sampson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hillburn scores with a leg kick.
Sampson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillburn. Hillburn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hillburn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sampson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hillburn somewhat. It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. 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! Sampson thuds his shin into the meat of Hillburn's side. Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A low kick from Sampson misses #TD2# so Hillburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1# Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hillburn won't allow Sampson to sweep him here. Sampson working a defensive guard here.
Hillburn throws a strike but Sampson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Hillburn trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer.
Hillburn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hillburn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sampson has passed into side control.
Hillburn tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position. #T2# Hillburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Hillburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hillburn tries to improve position but can't. Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Hillburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hillburn gets back to half guard.#T3# Sampson prevents Hillburn from improving his position. Hillburn trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Hillburn is looking for a sweep. Sampson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hillburn keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hillburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hillburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sampson lands a nice hook to Hillburn's body. Hillburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Sampson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hillburn tries to land a leg kick but Sampson saw it coming and moves away.
Sampson throws a jab when Hillburn was well out of range. Sampson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sampson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sampson scrambles back to his feet. Hillburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hillburn looks winded!#KD# Sampson sends Hillburn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sampson is motioning to the referee to let Hillburn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hillburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson lands with a shot to the body. Hillburn misses with a hook
#KD# and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hillburn! Sampson lets Hillburn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hillburn is rocked! Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hillburn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hillburn takes a shot right to the bread basket. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Sampson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby Hillburn's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Sampson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sampson throws a low kick but Hillburn avoids it.#KD# Sampson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hillburn sprawling to the canvas! Hillburn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sampson finish him?!
Hillburn avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sampson connects with a solid leg kick. The fighters circling - Sampson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sampson misses with a straight left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Sampson cracks Hillburn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sampson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hillburn to stand back up! Hillburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him? Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sampson engages and cracks Hillburn with a massive lead left hook - Hillburn tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sampson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson! Douglas Sampson 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:
SMASH: Denver vs Thorn
Date: Jun 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Paul has managed to clinch.
Hillburn tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
Hillburn stalling.
Hillburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul lands with a short head shot on the inside. Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hillburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hillburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Hillburn. A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land. Paul blocks a body shot from Hillburn. Paul blocks a body shot from Hillburn. Hillburn working aggressively here.
Hillburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
Paul throws a head punch that misses. Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn blocks an uppercut.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Hillburn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paul prevents a body shot from Hillburn. #TD# Paul gets a trip takedown into half guard. Paul wants to take a breather but Hillburn is having none of it. #SUB2# Hillburn actively working from the bottom here. Paul 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. #T1# Paul scoring with strikes to the body and head. Paul is looking to advance position but Hillburn won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hillburn is looking for a sweep. Paul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Hillburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working. #SUB2# Hillburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paul controlling the pace. Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ground and pound from Paul. Paul lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hillburn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Paul wants to pass the guard but Hillburn is defending well. Hillburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul. Paul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Paul controlling the action here. Hillburn is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard. Still in half guard, Paul seems content to control. Paul 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. Hillburn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots. Paul scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paul lands a nice short elbow. Paul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Paul lands with a punch from half guard. Paul throwing shots but Hillburn is blocking nicely. Hillburn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Paul working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Hillburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily. Hillburn wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.
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. Paul connects with a nice short shot to Hillburn's temple. Paul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hillburn defending well though. Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hillburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Paul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hillburn is trying to get back to full guard. Paul wants to pass to mount but Hillburn is defending the position. Hillburn is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Paul winds up and cracks Hillburn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Paul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Hillburn actively working from the bottom here. Nice strikes from Paul there. Paul trying to control from half guard but Hillburn is working away. Paul throwing shots but Hillburn is blocking nicely. Hillburn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hillburn wants to get back to full guard. Paul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Paul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hillburn defending well though. Paul is keen to just control but Hillburn is a slippery customer. Paul slows the pace down in half guard. Paul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Paul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A clash of legs there as Paul blocks the low kick. Paul avoids the body shot from Hillburn.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hillburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it. Bobby Hillburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hillburn throws a sloppy head kick enabling Paul to counter with a crisp jab. Hillburn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've been told by Paul's head coaches at Black Eagle MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hillburn.#CUT2#It looks like John Paul has been cut. Paul slips under a jab. Paul looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1# Paul throws a head kick that misses. Paul throws a leg kick and Hillburn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paul really felt that one! Hillburn throws a body kick that misses and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hillburn misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely. Paul with a nice calf kick. Paul closes the distance and clinches up with Hillburn, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes Hillburn against the cage but Hillburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hillburn misses with a leg kick. #T2# A combination from Paul does no damage. #CL2# Hillburn forces Paul back against the cage and clinches. A hook to the body from Hillburn.
Hillburn tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hillburn blocking some punches.
#BC2# Hillburn breaks from the clinch.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Paul takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Hillburn drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hillburn lands a hook to the side of the head. Hillburn is leaning against Paul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##BC2# Hillburn breaks from the clinch.
Paul throws a low kick but Hillburn moves out of range easily. A bone on bone clash there as Hillburn blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hillburn.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hillburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4# Hillburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Hillburn takes the fight into the clinch. Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Hillburn manages to break the clinch.
Hillburn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Paul throws a shot from downtown. Hillburn moves away and avoids it. A nice side step and Hillburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hillburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Paul's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3# Hillburn checks a low kick from Paul. Hillburn is looking to land body kicks. Paul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hillburn. Hillburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Paul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Paul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#John Paul's cut is getting worse. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Hillburn. Paul appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2# Hillburn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Paul sprawling to the canvas. Hillburn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Paul hang on? #ROC2#Paul is rocked!#CUT2#John Paul's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1# Hillburn throwing shots but Paul is blocking nicely. Hillburn with the ground and pound but Paul uses the opportunity to regain guard. Hillburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hillburn with a flurry of punches that miss. Hillburn pushes down on Paul's leg and manages to get into half guard. Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hillburn. Hillburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hillburn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#Jeez, John Paul's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Paul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Vrjalya
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1# Narimanbekov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hillburn throws a nice looking combination but Narimanbekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Narimanbekov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hillburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov throws a counter combo. Hillburn loads up on a big right hand but Narimanbekov slips the punch. A punch combination from Narimanbekov misses. Narimanbekov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A head kick misses from Hillburn. As Hillburn backs off Narimanbekov throws a huge counter combo but Hillburn manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Hillburn.
Hillburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narimanbekov on the side of the head.#T1# Hillburn thuds his right hand into Narimanbekov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hillburn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Narimanbekov is out of range and Hillburn settles back down. Narimanbekov slips under a jab. Hillburn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Narimanbekov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hillburn misses with a body shot.
Narimanbekov unleashes a big counter combination but Hillburn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Narimanbekov thows a body kick. Hillburn tries to catch it but that hurt him. Narimanbekov looks to land a combination but Hillburn avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Narimanbekov misses the target. Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# A left and a right from Narimanbekov both land. Nice combination. 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! Narimanbekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillburn manages to avoid it. Narimanbekov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hillburn throws a leg kick but Narimanbekov checks it. Narimanbekov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hillburn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Narimanbekov. Hillburn connects with a solid leg kick. Hillburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Narimanbekov thuds his shin into the meat of Hillburn's side. Muxtar Narimanbekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Narimanbekov misses with a double jab.
Hillburn scores with a head kick. Narimanbekov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hillburn dodges the punch combination from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov throws a head kick but Hillburn moves out of range.
Narimanbekov throws a nice looking combination but Hillburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hillburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillburn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Narimanbekov's sensitive parts. Narimanbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Narimanbekov throws a right and a left that Hillburn avoids nicely. Hillburn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Narimanbekov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Narimanbekov throws a head kick that misses. Hillburn appears to be looking for a big counter. Hillburn misses with a hook
and Narimanbekov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hillburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Narimanbekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Narimanbekov throws a right and a left that Hillburn avoids nicely. Narimanbekov missing with a left hand there. Hillburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hillburn swings for the body but Narimanbekov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Narimanbekov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Narimanbekov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hillburn momentarily.
Hillburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narimanbekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hillburn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Hillburn cracks Narimanbekov with a good jab. Hillburn slips a jab and a cross from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov misses with a combination
and Hillburn counters with a series of strikes. Narimanbekov will be more careful next time no doubt. Hillburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Narimanbekov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hillburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillburn loads up on a big right hand but Narimanbekov slips the punch. Narimanbekov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Narimanbekov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hillburn is looking to counter punch. Narimanbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narimanbekov scrambles back to his feet. Hillburn thumps Narimanbekov with a low kick. Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Narimanbekov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# Hillburn throws a series of punches but Narimanbekov moves out of range. Narimanbekov throws a sloppy head kick letting Hillburn counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hillburn misses with a wild body shot. Hillburn ducks under a wild hook from Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov fails to land with a series of punches.
Narimanbekov throws a nice looking combination but Hillburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hillburn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hillburn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Narimanbekov cracks Hillburn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Narimanbekov misses with a combination
#KD# and Hillburn counters with a crisp one two that drops Narimanbekov! Hillburn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Narimanbekov to his feet! Narimanbekov is in big trouble!#ROC#Narimanbekov is rocked!#T3# Narimanbekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Hillburn misses. Narimanbekov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hillburn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Narimanbekov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Narimanbekov misses with a head kick.
Narimanbekov misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Narimanbekov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hillburn. Hillburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Narimanbekov's coach down at WOVA Performance Institute was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Narimanbekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Narimanbekov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Narimanbekov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Narimanbekov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hillburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A shot to the liver by Hillburn. Beautiful body shot. Narimanbekov is breathing heavily. Narimanbekov stalks Hillburn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hillburn's face. Hillburn staggers backwards, shaken. Narimanbekov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hillburn off the cage and back into range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muxtar Narimanbekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# No luck for Hillburn with that takedown attempt. Narimanbekov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hillburn slips a jab and a cross from Narimanbekov.
Hillburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Narimanbekov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hillburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov throws a leg kick but Hillburn checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narimanbekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Narimanbekov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Narimanbekov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Narimanbekov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hillburn counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Hillburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narimanbekov throws a head kick but Hillburn moves out of range.
Narimanbekov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hillburn backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hillburn. Narimanbekov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narimanbekov misses with the combination.
Hillburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbekov manages to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Narimanbekov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hillburn lands the left hand.#T2# Narimanbekov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Narimanbekov tries to land a body kick enabling Hillburn to counter with a crisp jab. Hillburn misses with a hook. Narimanbekov throws a counter combo. Hillburn avoids a kick to the body.
Narimanbekov throws a right hand that Hillburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Hillburn also avoids with ease. Hillburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Narimanbekov misses with a head kick.
As Narimanbekov backs away, Hillburn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Narimanbekov misses with a combination
and Hillburn counters with a stiff right hand. Hillburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narimanbekov.#T3# Hillburn misses with a takedown attempt - Narimanbekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Narimanbekov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hillburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Narimanbekov. Those never looked like landing. Narimanbekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Narimanbekov throws a head kick but Hillburn moves out of range.
Hillburn avoids the head kick by Narimanbekov.
Hillburn lands a jab to Narimanbekov's midsection. Narimanbekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Narimanbekov thows a leg kick but Hillburn checks it #TD# and Hillburn counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4# Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Narimanbekov blocks nicely. Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Narimanbekov blocks nicely. Hillburn throws a big elbow that misses. Narimanbekov keeping full guard, as Hillburn tries to pass. Muxtar Narimanbekov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hillburn forces his way into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hillburn is thwarting Narimanbekov's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Hillburn. I think Narimanbekov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muxtar Narimanbekov! |
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Event:
NYF 111: Chaos vs Crusher II
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Hillburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing. Hillburn scores with a leg kick.
Hillburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatum finds it's way round the side to connect with Hillburn's head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A nice leg kick lands there from Hillburn. Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillburn. Hillburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tatum misses with a straight left. Hillburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hillburn avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillburn. Tatum appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Hillburn lands a leg kick that knocks Tatum off balance momentarily. Tatum misses the body punch and Hillburn counters with a stiff right hand. A combination from Tatum does no damage. Tatum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes. As Hillburn tries to get set, Tatum tries to push him back and clinch up but Hillburn manages to avoid the attempt. Hillburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.#CL# Tatum darts in and clinches Hillburn up against the cage. Hillburn cracks Tatum with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hillburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Hillburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tatum blocks a body shot from Hillburn. #T2# Hillburn lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside. Hillburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut. A shot in the inside from Tatum. Hillburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum. Hillburn lands a shot to the body. Tatum prevents a body shot from Hillburn. A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hillburn. Hillburn working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Hillburn. Hillburn has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Hillburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum. Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head. Hillburn takes a shot to the head. #T3# Hillburn wants a takedown.
Hillburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tatum pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hillburn blocks an uppercut.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Hillburn is trying to trip Tatum. He has hold of a leg but Tatum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hillburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Hillburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hillburn is fighting to break Tatum's control of his arms but Tatum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hillburn throws a big right hand that misses. Hillburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hillburn is fighting to break Tatum's control of his arms but Tatum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hillburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hillburn stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.#T4# Hillburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tatum is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Hillburn connects with a couple of short punches. Hillburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control. Tatum has momentary wrist control but Hillburn slips an elbow through the middle. Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hillburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tatum pulls Hillburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Hillburn from doing any damage or advancing position. Hillburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hillburn working some strikes from top position. Hillburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. 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! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hillburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tatum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Hillburn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A swing and a miss from Tatum. Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hillburn. Hillburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing. Hillburn misses with a hook. Jayson Tatum is winning the standup battle so far. Hillburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hillburn is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tatum slips under a jab. Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hillburn to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# A nice leg kick from Hillburn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hillburn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Hillburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hillburn throws a big shot that misses. Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Tatum connects with a nice looking jab.
Tatum misses with a left hand and Hillburn counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# Tatum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hillburn misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hillburn.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hillburn. #T2# Hillburn misses with a short punch on the inside. Jayson Tatum has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Hillburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hillburn lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside. Hillburn controlling the action here for a moment.
Hillburn is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now. Hillburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn lands a shoulder strike. Tatum digs a right hand underneath Hillburn's ribcage. Hillburn let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hillburn is struggling to control the position. Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head. Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Hillburn is trying to trip Tatum. He has hold of a leg but Tatum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hillburn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Tatum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatum, not yet. #T3# Hillburn scoring with some ground and pound. Hillburn lands a couple of elbows. Hillburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tatum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Hillburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hillburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tatum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Hillburn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.#T4# Tatum passes into half guard. Tatum wants to pass to mount but Hillburn is defending the position. Tatum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hillburn trying to control but Tatum postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Hillburn will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hillburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range. Hillburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hillburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hillburn blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn with a nice calf kick. Hillburn misses with a straight right. Hillburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Hillburn slips under a jab. Hillburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hillburn misses the shot to the body. Hillburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hillburn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jayson Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hillburn misses with a body kick. Hillburn tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Tatum digs a good hook to Hillburn's body.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Hillburn's shoulder, as Hillburn tries to avoid the shot. Tatum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hillburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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! Hillburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Hillburn's shoulder, as Hillburn tries to avoid the shot. Hillburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Hillburn misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target. Tatum throws a series of punches but Hillburn moves out of range. Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillburn.
Tatum throws the left hand but Hillburn avoids the punch easily. Tatum cracks Hillburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hillburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillburn moves out of range of the strikes. Hillburn misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Hillburn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hillburn lands with a kick to the temple. Tatum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hillburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum. Tatum swings for the body but Hillburn moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hillburn misses. Hillburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hillburn motions for Tatum to come forward. Hillburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hillburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Hillburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD# Tatum drops Hillburn with a beautiful combination! Hillburn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tatum is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hillburn is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight! Jayson Tatum showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hillburn 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1# Some bone on bone action there as Blackwater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Blackwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hillburn throws a counter combo. Hillburn moves out of range of the strikes. Blackwater throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillburn. Hillburn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Blackwater throws a body kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Hillburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slow jab from Blackwater misses its intended target. Hillburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hillburn lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn punishes Blackwater's body with a nice straight punch. Hillburn throws the left hand but Blackwater avoids the punch easily. Blackwater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A lazy body kick from Blackwater and Hillburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Hillburn lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lorenz Blackwater has been cut. Hillburn throws a series of punches but Blackwater avoids them all with ease. Blackwater does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hillburn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Blackwater works Hillburn's body with a nice hook. Blackwater thuds a left hand into Hillburn's body. Hillburn shoots in and drives through. Blackwater sprawls well. Blackwater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hillburn throws a big counter head kick but Blackwater avoids it with no problem. Blackwater sizes up Hillburn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hillburn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Blackwater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Hillburn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Blackwater counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Blackwater scoring with punches to the head and body. Hillburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Hillburn, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hillburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwater defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hillburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackwater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Blackwater working the head and body with strikes. Hillburn is not content to let Blackwater control the position. Hillburn is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Blackwater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hillburn wants to get back to full guard. Blackwater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Blackwater scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Blackwater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Blackwater is landing with some decent strikes but Hillburn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hillburn working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# Blackwater with a couple of short strikes. Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blackwater 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. Hillburn keeps trying to improve his position. A nice elbow there by Blackwater.#SUB# Blackwater is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hillburn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hillburn shrugs it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Hillburn has left one of his arms exposed and Blackwater doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hillburn screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorenz Blackwater! Lorenz Blackwater decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NYF 103: Kemppainen vs Christ
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Hillburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McNofun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McNofun avoids the head kick by Hillburn.
Hillburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNofun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hillburn. Hillburn throws a hook but McNofun blocks it. McNofun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillburn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hillburn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hillburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNofun moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hillburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McNofun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hillburn throws a leg kick but McNofun sees it coming and moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from McNofun misses its target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McNofun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McNofun swings for the body but Hillburn moves out of range.
#CL# McNofun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hillburn, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# McNofun throws a punch but it's blocked by Hillburn. Hillburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hillburn scores with a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Hillburn.
Hillburn tries to throw a body punch but McNofun avoids it by throwing Hillburn back against the cage. Hillburn misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Hillburn breaks from the clinch.
McNofun scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McNofun misses with a hook to the body
and Hillburn counters with a nice body shot. McNofun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNofun throws a right and a left that both miss. McNofun wants to slow Hillburn down by chopping away at his legs. McNofun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hillburn throws out the jab. McNofun throws out a leg kick but Hillburn moves out of range and McNofun only half commits. A good leg kick by McNofun. McNofun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Hillburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hillburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McNofun can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNofun checks a leg kick. A nice leg kick from McNofun, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hillburn fails in his attempt to clinch. McNofun just misses with a punch to the body.
McNofun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hillburn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. McNofun throws a lazy body kick and McNofun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McNofun misses with a head kick.
Killjoy McNofun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hillburn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNofun lands a lovely overhand right. Hillburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNofun but McNofun pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# McNofun lands with a slapping head kick. McNofun scores with a nice strike. McNofun misses with a straight left. McNofun looks to throw the jab but Hillburn is out of range. Hillburn tries a quick counter leg kick but McNofun is wise to it. It looks like McNofun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hillburn throws a shot from downtown. McNofun moves away and avoids it. McNofun blocks a leg kick. McNofun throws a leg kick but Hillburn sees it coming and moves out of range. Hillburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hillburn moves out of range of the body kick from McNofun.
McNofun throws a right hand that misses
and Hillburn counters with an inside leg kick. McNofun throws a quick inside leg kick. McNofun throws a nice outside leg kick. Hillburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# McNofun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hillburn looks to throw the jab but McNofun is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McNofun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hillburn counters with a good low kick that McNofun was not able to check. Hillburn digs a good hook to McNofun's body.
McNofun is breathing heavily. Hillburn misses the shot to the body. Hillburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNofun sees it coming and avoids it easily. McNofun misses with a right hand and Hillburn counters with a solid body kick. McNofun avoids the head kick by Hillburn.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target. Hillburn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. McNofun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hillburn digs a good body shot into McNofun's ribs. A big right from Hillburn misses. McNofun takes one on the button. 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 Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# McNofun misses with an uppercut. Hillburn feints the counter takedown.#CL# McNofun instigates a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McNofun. McNofun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNofun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn scores with a nice hook to the head. Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McNofun fails to land. Hillburn is trying to drag McNofun to the mat but McNofun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McNofun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hillburn backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# McNofun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# McNofun clinches up against the cage. McNofun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn tries a body shot but McNofun blocks it.
Hillburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNofun's elbow. McNofun scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hillburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNofun backwards. Hillburn is looking to take this one to the mat. Hillburn throws a head punch that misses. McNofun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillburn can do to turn this around? Hillburn is looking to control McNofun's arms but McNofun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hillburn has his back to the cage. Hillburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hillburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNofun misses with a body punch.
Hillburn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McNofun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hillburn can turn it around. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNofun. McNofun has a couple of punches blocked by Hillburn.
McNofun misses with a short punch on the inside. McNofun taking a breather. Hillburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Hillburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNofun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McNofun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Killjoy McNofun is winning the standup battle so far. McNofun closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2# Hillburn throws an off balance right hand
and McNofun counters with a left to the body. McNofun ducks under a wild hook from Hillburn. McNofun lands a leg kick that knocks Hillburn off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn loads up on a big right hand but McNofun slips the punch. McNofun throws a body punch but Hillburn moves out of range. Hillburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNofun moves away. Hillburn avoids the head kick by McNofun.
Hillburn misses with a hook. McNofun throws a body punch but Hillburn moves out of range. Hillburn looks like he wants to counter punch here. McNofun thumps Hillburn with a low kick. McNofun thuds his shin into the meat of Hillburn's side. McNofun throws a jab when Hillburn was well out of range.#T3# McNofun misses with a straight right. McNofun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hillburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillburn tries to move into range but McNofun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. McNofun punishes Hillburn's body with a nice straight punch. Hillburn misses with a body shot.
#CL# McNofun closes the distance and clinches. Hillburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNofun's elbow. McNofun lands a body shot. Hillburn is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hillburn. #TD2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hillburn has clasped his hands together around McNofun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McNofun throws Hillburn to one side and escapes! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McNofun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McNofun. That snapped Hillburn's head back.
#T4# McNofun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hillburn doesn't seem bothered though. Hillburn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McNofun lands an overhand right. McNofun lands the left hand.#ROC#Hillburn is rocked!#CL# McNofun forces Hillburn back against the cage and clinches. Hillburn is still on wobbly legs! Can McNofun finish him? Hillburn is looking for a takedown. Hillburn seems to have recovered his senses. Killjoy McNofun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hillburn. McNofun lands a body shot. Hillburn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. McNofun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hillburns head. #KD# McNofun drops Hillburn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hillburn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hillburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNofun is pressed up against the cage. Hillburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNofun down to the mat. McNofun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hillburn gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McNofun points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hillburn wakes up just in time to hear McNofun thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killjoy McNofun! |
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Event:
NYF 99: Zigaro vs Ramsey
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Hillburn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hillburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A left and a right from Hillburn both land. Nice combination. Hillburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A telegraphed right hand from Hillburn misses the target. Chester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Hillburn misses. Chester jabs Hillburn right on the nose. Hillburn blinks but takes it well. Hillburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chester with the inside leg kick. #CL# Hillburn has Chester up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Hillburn. Hillburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hillburn on the inside. Nice body punch from Chester. #T1# Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chester. Chester is leaning against Hillburn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chester lands a shoulder strike. Chester misses with a hook from the clinch. Hillburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chester swings wildly with an uppercut but Hillburn uses good head movement to avoid it. Chester lands with a left to the head. Chester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hillburn pushes Chester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've been hearing reports that Hillburn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Chester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hillburn backwards. Chester gets underhooks to prevent Hillburn's takedown attempt.
Chester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillburn misses with a hook from the clinch. Hillburn tries a body shot but Chester blocks it.
A body shot lands from Chester.
Chester throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hillburn prevents a body shot from Chester. Chester tries a body shot but Hillburn blocks it.
Chester throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Hillburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Chester shows good agility there to stay on his feet. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Chester.
Chester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hillburn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chester can turn it around. A right handed body shot lands from Chester.
Chester working aggressively here.
Chester lands an uppercut. Chester misses with some punches.
Chester prevents a body shot from Hillburn. Chester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hillburn or not. Hillburn is breathing heavily. Chester scores with a shot to the side of Hillburn's head. Chester digs a right hand underneath Hillburn's ribcage. Hillburn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Chester manages to break the clinch.
Hillburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Chester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2# Chester lands a big head kick that sends Hillburn tumbling to the mat! Chester takes a step backwards and waves Hillburn back to his feet - he wants the finish! Chester throws out a loose jab but Hillburn uses good head movement to avoid it. Chester blocks a head kick by Hillburn.
Chester throws a lazy right hand but Hillburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Hillburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hillburn throws a right hand that misses
and Chester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hillburn throws a hook to the side of Chester's head but Chester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mike Chester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters circling a little - Chester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hillburn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice defenses there by Chester. Chester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chester scores with a punch to the head. Chester connects with a nice looking jab.
Chester misses with an uppercut. Hillburn saw that one coming. Hillburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chester sprawls and moves away. Hillburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chester counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hillburn falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Chester! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1# Mallin lands a nice shot that snaps Hillburn's head back.
Mallin tries to land a leg kick but Hillburn saw it coming and moves away.
Mallin scores with a body shot.
Hillburn throws a looping overhand right but Mallin ducks down to avoid it. Mallin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mallin with a nice cross. Mallin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillburn circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mallin. Hillburn shrugs it off though. Mallin throws a hook but Hillburn blocks it. Hillburn lands a slapping body shot.
Mallin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hillburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallin throws a jab when Hillburn was well out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hillburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallin tries to counter by clinching up but Hillburn breaks away and moves out of range. Mallin is looking to land body kicks. Bobby Hillburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mallin instigates a clinch. Hillburn misses with a short punch on the inside. Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Mallin controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hillburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Hillburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mallin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1# Hillburn gets through Mallin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2# Hillburn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mallin is trying to keep an underhook but Hillburn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Mallin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallin tries to get out of the position. Mallin trying to control from the bottom.
Mallin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mallin. Hillburn landing some decent shots from guard. Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Mallin blocks nicely. Mallin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hillburn throws a big right hand that misses. Mallin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mallin, not yet. Hillburn stops Mallin from standing up. Hillburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2# Mallin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mallin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hillburn throws a big right hand that misses. Hillburn stopping the sweep attempt from Mallin. Hillburn throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hillburn scoring with punches to the head and body. Hillburn pushes down on Mallin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mallin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hillburn slips a nice elbow through Mallin's hands, connecting with Mallin's forehead. Hillburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mallin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mallin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hillburn. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hillburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mallin's head. Mallin is trying to stand.
Hillburn looks to land a strike but Mallin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Hillburn postures up.
Mallin is adopting a defensive guard. Hillburn chips away with some ground and pound. Hillburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hillburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hillburn is in close to Mallin's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hillburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Hillburn working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hillburn throwing strikes from guard but Mallin blocks nicely. Hillburn distracts Mallin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mallin looking to control.
Hillburn postures up and lands a big shot to Mallin's brow. Hillburn won't allow Mallin to get back to his feet. Hillburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hillburn throwing strikes but missing. Hillburn passes easily into side control. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hillburn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hillburn gets off balance looking for a body kick and Mallin counters with a solid body kick. Hillburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hillburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mallin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillburn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mallin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hillburn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mallin lands with a good body shot. Mallin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexter Mallin is winning the standup battle so far. Mallin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hillburn counters with a nice uppercut. Hillburn tries to clinch but Mallin moves out of range. Hillburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mallin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mallin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hillburn jabs Mallin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hillburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillburn. Mallin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillburn. Mallin looks to land a right hand but Hillburn moved out of range.#T1# Hillburn shoots in and drives through. Mallin sprawls well. Mallin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hillburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mallin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mallin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dexter Mallin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mallin avoids the body shot from Hillburn.
Mallin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A jab lands there for Mallin. Hillburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillburn shoots in but no luck this time. Dexter Mallin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hillburn. Mallin lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2# Hillburn gets a takedown into half guard. Hillburn controlling the action here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillburn lands a nice short elbow.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. 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. Hillburn connects with a nice short shot to Mallin's temple. Mallin is trying to get back to full guard. Mallin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hillburn. Hillburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mallin's head. Bobby Hillburn has got the better of the ground game so far. Hillburn scoring with punches to the head and body. Hillburn postures up and lands a big shot to Mallin's brow. #SUB# Mallin looking for subs off his back but Hillburn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hillburn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Mallin is staying active underneath Hillburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mallin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hillburn on the ground. Hillburn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mallin is looking to control Hillburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallin avoid being mounted? Hillburn is keen to just control but Mallin is a slippery customer. Hillburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mallin taking some punishment here, with Hillburn in his half guard. #ROC2#Mallin is rocked! Hillburn moves into full mount! Mallin won't be happy about that! Oh Mallin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hillburn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mallin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hillburn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hillburn stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024 |
#R1# Dhu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hillburn. Hillburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhu manages to avoid it.#CL2# Dhu closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2# Dhu decides to pull guard. Hillburn postures up.
Dhu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2# Dhu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hillburn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dhu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hillburn walks away with a smile on his face. Dhu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dhu moves to clinch but Hillburn breaks away letting Hillburn counter with a right hand. #TD2# Dhu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hillburn sprawls well initially but Dhu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hillburn wants to get back to full guard but Dhu has mounted him!#T1# Dhu prevents Hillburn from getting the reversal. Dhu controlling from mount. Hillburn tries to hold on but Dhu postures up. Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Dhu goes for an armbar but Hillburn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hillburn. Dhu trying to control the position.
#T2# Hillburn wants to pass the guard but Dhu is keeping the position. Hillburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dhu has control of Hillburn's left arm, preventing Hillburn from doing any damage. #SUB2# Dhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hillburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Dhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hillburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hillburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Hillburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hillburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Dhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hillburn. #ES2# Dhu pushes Hillburn off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhu. Dhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A counter left hand to the body from Hillburn misses its target. Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghillie Dhu. Dhu checks a low kick from Hillburn. Dhu moves in looking to clinch but Hillburn pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Hillburn misses the target. Hillburn throws the left hand but Dhu avoids the punch easily. Dhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hillburn. Hillburn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hillburn lands a slapping body shot.
Hillburn tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Dhu slips under a jab from Hillburn. Dhu shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hillburn cracks Dhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Ghillie Dhu has been cut. 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! Hillburn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hillburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Hillburn darts in and clinches Dhu up against the cage. Dhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hillburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhu controls his hands.
Hillburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dhu's elbow. #TD# Hillburn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dhu regains guard immediately.
Dhu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. 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 Bobby Hillburn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ghillie Dhu'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# Dhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhu scrambles back to his feet. Hillburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhu circles away.
Hillburn sets himself, and Dhu steps forward looking for the clinch! Hillburn avoids it this time. Hillburn keeps the fight on the outside. Hillburn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hillburn throws an overhand right that lands on Dhu's shoulder, as Dhu tries to avoid the shot. Hillburn tests Dhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Dhu is rocked! Dhu gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hillburn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dhu is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 80
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn misses with an uppercut. Michel Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hillburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Blanc with the inside leg kick. Blanc throws a head kick that misses. Hillburn tries to counter with a takedown but Blanc is quick to defend against it. Blanc throws a body shot but no joy. Hillburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Blanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hillburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Blanc throws a head kick but Hillburn moves out of range.
Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanc sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Blanc lands. Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hillburn misses the target. Blanc has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hillburn is landing a low percentage of strikes. Blanc cracks Hillburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Blanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hillburn.#T1# A head kick misses from Blanc. Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanc sprawls and moves away. Hillburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Blanc throws a push kick but Hillburn slaps the foot to one side. Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanc sprawls and moves away. Blanc avoids the head kick by Hillburn.
Blanc throws the left hand but Hillburn avoids the punch easily. Hillburn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hillburn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blanc. That one must have hurt. Hillburn avoids the head kick by Blanc.
Hillburn takes a kick to the side of the head. Blanc slips under a jab.#T2# Blanc scores with a head kick. Hillburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD2# Blanc lands a big head kick that sends Hillburn tumbling to the mat! Blanc takes a step backwards and waves Hillburn back to his feet - he wants the finish! This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blanc throws a combination that misses and Hillburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut. Nice body punch from Blanc. Blanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Blanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blanc thuds his right hand into Hillburn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Blanc scores with a head kick. Hillburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Blanc takes a swing at Hillburn's ribcage but misses. Blanc misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Blanc. Nice cross by Blanc. A head kick misses from Hillburn. #KD2# Blanc lands a big head kick that sends Hillburn tumbling to the mat! Blanc takes a step backwards and waves Hillburn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hillburn is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hillburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Hillburn's head back.
Oh Hillburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Blanc feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hillburn sprawling to the canvas! Hillburn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blanc finish him?!
Sloppy strikes from Blanc. Those never looked like landing. Blanc scores with a jab to the body. Hillburn seems to have got his legs back now. A kick lands to the mid section there for Blanc. Hillburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Michel Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Blanc feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hillburn collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michel Blanc! An out of breath Michel Blanc 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:
CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Van De Leide throws a head kick that half lands.
Hillburn moves forwards but Van De Leide connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD# Van De Leide shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hillburn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Van De Leide is pushing down on Hillburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hillburn is fighting to maintain full guard but Van De Leide has managed to sneak the leg through. Hillburn is looking for a sweep. Van De Leide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van De Leide is taking a breather. Hillburn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Van De Leide is working for a kimura but Hillburn is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Van De Leide there. Van De Leide trying to control from half guard but Hillburn is working away. #T1# Van De Leide works his foot free and advances to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hillburn can do anything to dispel that myth. Hillburn is looking to improve his position but Van De Leide isn't that keen on the idea. Van De Leide blocks Hillburn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. BOOM! Van De Leide connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van De Leide wants to control the pace but Hillburn is squirming around nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van De Leide is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hillburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2# Hillburn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Van De Leide is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hillburn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van De Leide breaks from Hillburn's wrist control and lands an elbow. Van De Leide wants to control the pace but Hillburn is squirming around nicely. Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Hillburn keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Van De Leide is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hillburn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hillburn shrugs it off. Van De Leide controlling from the full mount. Hillburn is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van De Leide trying to control but Hillburn is having none of it. Van De Leide in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4# Van De Leide trying to control but Hillburn is having none of it. Van De Leide controlling his opponent. Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van De Leide controlling the pace for now. Hillburn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Van De Leide lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van De Leide prevents Hillburn from getting the reversal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD# Hillburn gets caught flat footed, as Van De Leide shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Van De Leide forces his way into half guard. Van De Leide controlling the pace. Van De Leide is keen to just control but Hillburn is a slippery customer. Hillburn trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn is not content to let Van De Leide control the position.#SUB# Van De Leide wants to work for an arm triangle but Hillburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hillburn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van De Leide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Van De Leide trying to control the action but Hillburn is working from the bottom. #SUB# Van De Leide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hillburn has managed to free his arm - good work. Van De Leide not doing much here.
Van De Leide trying to control from half guard but Hillburn is working away. Van De Leide trying to pass the guard but Hillburn defending well. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Van De Leide scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hillburn trying to get back to full guard but Van De Leide takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Van De Leide pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hillburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Van De Leide working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Van De Leide trying to control but Hillburn is having none of it. Hillburn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Van De Leide controlling the position easily from mount. Hillburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hillburn manages to regain half guard. Good work. Hillburn wants to get back to full guard. Van De Leide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hillburn is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hillburn is still trying to improve position. Van De Leide is trying to control the action in half guard but Hillburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Van De Leide controlling the action here. Hillburn wants to improve his position but Van De Leide is controlling well.
Van De Leide is keen to just control but Hillburn is a slippery customer. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Van De Leide performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Hillburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD# Van De Leide changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hillburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hillburn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Leide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Van De Leide looks up at the clock and then as Hillburn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van De Leide smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hillburn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van De Leide presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Van De Leide can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hillburn is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van De Leide looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1# Van De Leide scoring with strikes but Hillburn is staying in there. Hillburn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silvio Van De Leide overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Van De Leide controlling the pace for now. Hillburn tries to lock up and control but Van De Leide gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Van De Leide controlling his opponent. Hillburn is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# Van De Leide takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Van De Leide cracks Hillburn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Van De Leide controlling from the full mount. Van De Leide'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. Van De Leide unloading with bombs! Hillburn is bucking up trying to escape but Van De Leide cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3# Hillburn is desperately trying to improve his position but Van De Leide has a good base and remains in mount. BOOM! Van De Leide connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van De Leide pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Van De Leide can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hillburn is looking to escape. Van De Leide 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. Hillburn can't escape the position.
Silvio Van De Leide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hillburn tries to hold on but Van De Leide postures up. Van De Leide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Hillburn manages to regain half guard. Good work. Hillburn is looking for a sweep. Van De Leide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Van De Leide controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Van De Leide showed his dominance in that final round. Well Van De Leide 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide! During a confident post fight interview, Silvio Van De Leide thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Hanma lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hillburn's hands. A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot. Hanma misses with a jab to the body
and Hillburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot. Hanma jabs Hillburn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillburn manages to avoid it. Hillburn is looking for a counter combo. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. 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!#CL2# Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Hillburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hillburn prevents a body shot from Hanma. A short right from Hanma on the inside. Hillburn stalling.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hillburn misses with a hook from the clinch. Hillburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Hillburn avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage. Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Hillburn controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn. Hillburn tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Hillburn back against the cage. Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hillburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Hillburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hillburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Hillburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Yuujiro Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Hillburn moves away and avoids it. Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hanma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hillburn under the eye. Hillburn dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.#T3# Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hillburn's head. Hanma jabs at Hillburn's body. Hillburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice jab there from Hanma. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.#T4# Hanma misses the shot to the body. Hillburn feinted with a counter takedown. Hanma throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Hillburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hillburn misses with a straight left. Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillburn.
#KD# Hillburn lands a big head kick that sends Hanma tumbling to the mat! Hillburn takes a step backwards and waves Hanma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hanma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yuujiro Hanma has been cut. 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! Hanma doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hillburn counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hillburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas. Rojas lands a head shot.#KD2# Rojas lands a left and a right that send Hillburn crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hillburn is rocked! BAM! Rojas delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hillburn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hillburn. Hillburn moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Hillburn is looking to counter punch. Hillburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat. As Jones backs away, Hillburn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Jones looks to clinch letting Hillburn counter with a right hand. Jones is looking to clinch but Hillburn is avoiding it.
Hillburn slips a straight right by Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Hillburn as Jones shoots in.#TD2# Hillburn gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jones trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom. Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Hillburn wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Hillburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hillburn managing to control the position. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hillburn blocks nicely. Hillburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Hillburn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hillburn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2# Hillburn tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it. Hillburn is working hard here to advance position. Hillburn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Jones tries to roll but Hillburn sticks to his back.
Jones trying to control the position but Hillburn manages to sink in the hooks. Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hillburn's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hillburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Jones trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hillburn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Hillburn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones! Hillburn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hillburn tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones tries for a kimura but Hillburn is defending well. Hillburn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hillburn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Hillburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Hillburn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones. Hillburn is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hillburn is looking to reverse the position. Jones landing strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones is working Hillburn over with some ground and pound from side control. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Hillburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hillburn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat Jones dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# The crowd cheers as Hillburn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A head kick misses from Hillburn. Jones throws the kick towards the body but Hillburn avoids it. Jones blocks a jab. A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jones throws a leg kick but Hillburn sees it coming and moves out of range. Jones throws a push kick but Hillburn slaps the foot to one side. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hillburn avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones shoots in and drives through. Hillburn sprawls well. Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat Jones.#T1# Hillburn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jones misses with a takedown attempt and Hillburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones shoots in but Hillburn avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hillburn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A low kick from Jones is predictable there and Hillburn counters with a slapping leg kick. Bobby Hillburn is winning the standup battle so far. Jones is breathing heavily. Hillburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. Hillburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hillburn shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Jones pushes Hillburn up against the cage in a clinch. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hillburn's elbow. Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hillburn after a bit of a struggle. Hillburn lands with a left to the head. Hillburn lands a body punch in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hillburn scores with a hook to the body. Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hillburn.
#BC# Hillburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jones with a poor takedown #KD# and Hillburn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Hillburn lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jones is rocked! Hillburn lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jones up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hillburn from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jones's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1# Marreta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillburn circles away.
Marreta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillburn swivels and escapes. Hillburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marreta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hillburn. Marreta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hillburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Marreta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Marreta staying out of range there. Hillburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marreta moves away.#TD# Hillburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marreta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Marreta parries the strikes from Hillburn easily there. Hillburn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marreta to escape.
Hillburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marreta down.
Marreta manages to get back to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillburn lands a nice short elbow. Hillburn moves into full mount! Marreta won't be happy about that! #T1# Hillburn raining down shots from the mount! Marreta taking shots to the head. Marreta is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Hillburn. Hillburn trying to control but he's not successful this time. Marreta wants to control but Hillburn is having none of it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hillburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hillburn lands with some strikes. A nice elbow there by Hillburn.#ROC#Marreta is rocked!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marreta is looking to improve his position but Hillburn isn't that keen on the idea. Hillburn 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. Hillburn with good strikes from the mount here! Marreta is still in real trouble! Can Hillburn finish him? Marreta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marreta seems to have recovered his senses. The referee warns Marreta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hillburn lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Marreta! Hillburn sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Marreta and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajcevski. Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rajcevski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rajcevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillburn. Hillburn lands a high kick!
Rajcevski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2# Rajcevski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hillburn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rajcevski is in Hillburn's guard. Rajcevski trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom. Rajcevski controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn is controlling Rajcevski's posture. Hillburn 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.#T1##SUB# Hillburn looking for a guillotine here but Rajcevski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hillburn keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully. Rajcevski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hillburn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hillburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rajcevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillburn circles away. Rajcevski takes a swing at Hillburn's ribcage but misses. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rajcevski fails with a takedown attempt. Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski. Rajcevski fails with a takedown attempt. Hillburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rajcevski with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rajcevski fails with the takedown. Hillburn throwing a counter right hand but Rajcevski manages to avoid it. Rajcevski shoots and misses and Hillburn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rajcevski tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Hillburn counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3# Rajcevski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hillburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rajcevski's head. Rajcevski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hillburn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Rajcevski drops back looking for a leg! Hillburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hillburn manages to kick Rajcevski off! Rajcevski jumps back into Hillburn's guard. Hillburn is looking to stand up but Rajcevski isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Hillburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hillburn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rajcevski is now in half guard. Rajcevski stops Hillburn from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Rajcevski seems to be looking for submissions.
Rajcevski wants to take a breather but Hillburn is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Rajcevski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hillburn wants to control the action here but instead Rajcevski manages to pass to full mount! 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 Bobby Hillburn 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# Rajcevski throws a series of punches but Hillburn moves out of range. Hillburn is looking to counter punch. Hillburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rajcevski lands a slapping body shot.
Rajcevski shoots in for a double leg but Hillburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rajcevski shoots for a takedown but Hillburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dimche Rajcevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillburn but Hillburn pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hillburn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rajcevski just manages to avoid it. Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski. Rajcevski walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Rajcevski's head.#TD2# Rajcevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hillburn to the mat! Hillburn manages to get full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rajcevski trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom. Hillburn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1# Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hillburn has Rajcevski pulled in close to control his posture. Hillburn keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hillburn looking for subs off his back but Rajcevski has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rajcevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working. Rajcevski is pressing down on Hillburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hillburn is holding on for now. Hillburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rajcevski on the ground. Hillburn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rajcevski manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2# Rajcevski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Hillburn manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rajcevski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2# Hillburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Rajcevski.
#SUB2# Rajcevski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hillburn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Hillburn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rajcevski passes into side control!#SUB2# Rajcevski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hillburn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hillburn tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2# Rajcevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hillburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rajcevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working. Hillburn throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hillburn struggling a bit here. Rajcevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hillburn! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimche Rajcevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown but Hillburn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hillburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rajcevski fails with the takedown and Hillburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Rajcevski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hillburn pushes Rajcevski off but Rajcevski dives into side control.
Rajcevski trying to control the position but Hillburn is working away. #SUB2# Rajcevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hillburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hillburn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rajcevski is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2# Rajcevski tries for a kimura but Hillburn is defending well. Hillburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hillburn is being controlled here. Hillburn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Rajcevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Rajcevski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hillburn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimche Rajcevski! An out of breath Dimche Rajcevski 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:
CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hillburn jabs Benjamin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hillburn tries to bum rush Benjamin with a series of wild strikes but Benjamin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Benjamin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin. Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Hillburn moves into range and clinches up with Benjamin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benjamin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hillburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hillburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hillburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards. Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hillburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benjamin. Benjamin is breathing heavily.#T1# Benjamin has Hillburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hillburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hillburn scores with a hook to the body. Hillburn scores with a hook to the body. Hillburn lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn. Hillburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Hillburn lands a right hand. Hillburn lands with a short shot to the head. Hillburn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hillburn goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Hillburn forces Benjamin back against the cage and clinches. Hillburn tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn. Nice body punch from Hillburn - that landed with a thud.
Hillburn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benjamin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hillburn can turn it around. Hillburn lands with a right to the head. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benjamin or not. A right handed body shot lands from Hillburn.
Hillburn misses with a body punch.
Hillburn cracks Benjamin with a nice body shot. Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn. Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hillburn lands with a short shot to the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hillburn throws a head kick that misses. Hillburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benjamin doesn't seem bothered though. Hillburn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hillburn looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming. Hillburn throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Hillburn cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs. A jab from Hillburn does it's job there.#CL2# Hillburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Hillburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hillburn stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hillburn.
Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Hillburn lands with a right to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Hillburn.
Hillburn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Benjamin is trying to drag Hillburn to the mat but Hillburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hillburn is working Benjamin over against the cage. Hillburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Hillburn lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benjamin fails to pull guard.
Hillburn lands a shot to the body. Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn. Hillburn lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Benjamin is rocked! A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn. Oh Benjamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hillburn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Benjamin with a big uppercut! Benjamin tries to clinch up but Hillburn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Benjamin to the mat! Benjamin covers up and Hillburn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1# Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bobby Hillburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hillburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hillburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hillburn looks to land a combination. Rojas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hillburn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hillburn thows a left - swing and a miss! Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Hillburn throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rojas throws out a counter right but Hillburn avoids it with no problem. Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hillburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hillburn thinking. Hillburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Hillburn throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it. Hillburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hillburn is breathing heavily. Hillburn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas jabs Hillburn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rojas punishes Hillburn's body with a nice straight punch. Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rojas connects with a jab. Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Rojas drops Hillburn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hillburn looks back up at him and smiles so Rojas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Hillburn is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn shoots and misses and Rojas scores with a counter punch that sends Hillburn to the canvas! Rojas smells blood - he's punishing Hillburn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hillburn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Hillburn takes the fight into the clinch. Muromets is breathing heavily. Hillburn lands a left hand.
Hillburn goes for a takedown attempt but Muromets pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muromets stuffs the takedown. Hillburn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Muromets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Muromets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hillburn throws a series of punches but Muromets avoids them all with ease. Hillburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Muromets displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hillburn throws out the jab. Muromets throws a hook but Hillburn blocks it. Hillburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Muromets lands a lovely overhand right. Nice defenses there by Muromets. And Muromets counters with a quick kick to the body but Hillburn blocks it. Hillburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muromets. Hillburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ilya Muromets has been cut. Muromets slips under a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Hillburn misses. #CL# Muromets moves into the clinch. Hillburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Hillburn blocks an uppercut.
Hillburn effectively controlling the action here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hillburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hillburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Muromets is looking to control Hillburn's arms but Hillburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muromets has his back to the cage. Hillburn scores with a shoulder strike. Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
Hillburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillburn has had enough of the clinch but Muromets keeps him there for the moment. Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Muromets is working Hillburn over against the cage. Hillburn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muromets up against the cage. Hillburn is trying to drag Muromets to the mat but Muromets just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ilya Muromets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hillburn.#T2# Hillburn lands a shoulder strike. Hillburn has a couple of punches blocked by Muromets.
Muromets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hillburn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hillburn tries a body shot but Muromets blocks it.
Hillburn tries a body shot but Muromets blocks it.
Muromets is looking to control Hillburn's arms but Hillburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muromets has his back to the cage. Muromets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hillburn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Hillburn manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hillburn. Muromets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hillburn. Hillburn connects with a body shot. A shot to the liver by Hillburn. Beautiful body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muromets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillburn. Hillburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Muromets slips under a jab. Hillburn throws a jab when Muromets was well out of range.#CL# Muromets gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hillburn digs a right hand into Muromets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muromets's gas tank. Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Hillburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hillburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hillburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow. Hillburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Muromets is rocked! Hillburn is trying to break the clinch but Muromets has him pressed against the cage. Oh Muromets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hillburn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muromets pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hillburn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Muromets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Muromets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Muromets seems to have got his legs back now. Hillburn looks to land a right hand but Muromets moved out of range. Muromets staying out of range there.#CL2# Hillburn rushes Muromets and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Hillburn fails to land. Hillburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Muromets prevents Hillburn from breaking the clinch. Hillburn misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muromets blocks a body shot from Hillburn. Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
Hillburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. #BC2# Hillburn breaks the clinch.
Muromets displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hillburn throws out the jab. Muromets ducks under a wild hook from Hillburn. Hillburn throws a looping overhand right but Muromets ducks down to avoid it. Hillburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Muromets. Hillburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2# Hillburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Muromets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hillburn's efforts to push away. Hillburn misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Hillburn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ilya Muromets's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Hillburn throws a shot from downtown. Muromets moves away and avoids it. Muromets moves out of range as Hillburn strikes.#CL# Muromets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hillburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Muromets won't allow it.
Muromets looking to throw knees to the head but Hillburn is blocking nicely.
Hillburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. Good body shot from Hillburn.
Hillburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Hillburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Muromets. Muromets prevents a body shot from Hillburn. Hillburn lands a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Hillburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hillburn lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A body shot lands from Hillburn.
Muromets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hillburn. Hillburn has Muromets pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muromets manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Hillburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hillburn misses with some punches.
Muromets misses with an elbow over the top. Still in the clinch, Hillburn scores with a nice short uppercut. Hillburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Muromets controls his hands.
Hillburn misses with a punch to the body.
Hillburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets. Hillburn lands a body punch. Hillburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. Hillburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Hillburn misses with some punches.
Hillburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillburn throws a head punch that misses. The referee calls for Hillburn to work.
#T2# Hillburn tries a body shot but Muromets blocks it.
Hillburn misses with the head strike.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hillburn misses with a short punch on the inside. Hillburn cracks Muromets with a nice body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hillburn. Hillburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Muromets controls his hands.
Hillburn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muromets! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hillburn is unloading with more strikes now! Muromets drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
SUF 7: Monster Mash
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1# Son lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hillburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Son sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hillburn looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Son blocks an uppercut.
Hillburn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hillburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Son tries to pull guard but Hillburn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Hillburn works on Son's body with a couple of short punches. Son goes for a takedown attempt but Hillburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Son misses with a takedown attempt and Hillburn counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fin Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Son gets tackled into the ropes by Hillburn. Hillburn maintains the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Hillburn.
#ROC2#Son is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hillburn lands a nice shot to the body. Son is breathing heavily. Hillburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Son or not. Hillburn lands a body punch. #T1# Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Oh Son is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hillburn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Son to his knees! Hillburn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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