PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hill
vs
Johnson

175 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

RVCA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnell Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnell Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him.
Hill really is a fat lump.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Donnell Hill wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hill clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hill being controlled against the cage.
Hill wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill has Johnson pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hill moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Donnell Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnell Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push Hill away but Hill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.

Hill breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Donnell Hill has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Hill checks it
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Hill checks it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnell Hill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hill gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hill has him pinned against the cage.

Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donnell Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Hill fails to pull guard.

Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.

Johnson pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has Hill pressed against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stall.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.

Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Donnell Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!