PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hill
vs
Julio

180 cm
27
173 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

186 cm
35
184 lbs
27 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jericho Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill avoids the head kick by Julio.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hill scores with a takedown into Julio's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Julio wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill throws an elbow that misses. Julio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Julio!

Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Julio stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Julio lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Julio moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Julio defends it nicely.
Julio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Julio.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hill goes for a double leg but Julio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Julio continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Julio! But no joy.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Julio is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Julio circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Julio can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Julio is trying to defend but Hill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Julio pushes Hill off looking to stand but Hill dives back in and keeps control.
Julio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hill wants to take a breather but Julio is having none of it.
Hill thows a huge punch but Julio dodges it nicely.
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Julio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Julio kicks Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julio circles away.
Julio throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Julio - that will leave a mark!

Hill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Julio to the ground. Hill is now in Julio's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill prevents Julio from getting back to his feet.
Julio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hill shoots in and bounces Julio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Julio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Julio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Julio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Julio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill shoots and misses
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Julio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Julio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julio misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
Julio cracks Hill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Julio misses with an uppercut.
Julio tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio lands a front kick.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Julio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hill won't allow Julio to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Julio keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill throws a strike but Julio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hill pulls Julio in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill wants to sweep here but Julio controlling him for the moment.
Julio is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Julio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hill's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill feints and then cracks Julio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Julio down.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Julio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Julio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Julio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Julio as he jumps to the side.
Hill avoids the body shot from Julio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Julio gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Julio as Hill shoots in.
Julio stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Julio throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Julio on his heels. He'll look to pass Julio's guard now, I'm sure.
Hill won't allow Julio to get back to his feet.

Julio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a quick counter kick to the body but Julio avoids it.
Jericho Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Julio lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill 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.
Julio wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
Julio keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Julio. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill throws a leg kick but Julio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill tries for a takedown but Julio circles away easily
and Julio counters with a big head kick but Hill shrugs it off.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Julio.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill moves forwards but Julio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill dives in and grabs Julio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Julio pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Julio stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Julio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Julio delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Julio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Julio lands a head kick!
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.

Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Julio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julio tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Julio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio!
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