PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Hill

170 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
163 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a left hand

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Julio Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill controlling the position well.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Hill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hill is holding on for now.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.

Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hill uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hill.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.

Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julio Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hill throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill throws a head kick that misses

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hill wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hill preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sanchez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hill has passed into half guard!
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.

Hill stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanchez to get to his feet.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill lands a jab.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hill, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Hill connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Hill.
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hill tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hill looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Hill misses with a jab to the body

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Hill has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Hill wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Sanchez trying to control the position.

Sanchez has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.

Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Hill to get to half guard.
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Hill has mounted him!
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.

Hill stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Hill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Hill as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Hill.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobby Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hill!