PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Normand Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hillman
vs
Cleveland

193 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

164 cm
28
208 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Normand Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillman throws a right hand that Cleveland ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleveland also avoids with ease.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillman but Hillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Hillman.
As Hillman backs off Cleveland throws a huge counter combo but Hillman manages to avoid it all.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillman but Hillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cleveland darts in and clinches Hillman up against the cage.

Hillman breaks from the clinch.
Hillman throws out a loose jab but Cleveland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleveland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hillman sprawls well. Hillman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Hillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillman swivels and escapes.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillman but Hillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hillman misses with a double jab.
Hillman blocks a head kick by Cleveland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease.
Cleveland tries to clinch but Hillman is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Hillman.
Hillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleveland circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hillman.
Cleveland dives in and grabs Hillman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hillman pushes down on Cleveland's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Hillman misses its target.
Hillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hillman throws a nice looking combination but Cleveland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleveland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hillman misses with the combination.
Hillman misses with a wild combination.
Hillman throws a right hand that Cleveland ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleveland also avoids with ease.

Cleveland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hillman did well to prevent Cleveland getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleveland prevents Hillman from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cleveland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hillman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cleveland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hillman is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillman tries to buck Cleveland off but Cleveland takes his back!
Hillman is trying to get back to his feet but Cleveland has full control of the position and if anything, Hillman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hillman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cleveland.
Hillman trying to get back to his feet but Cleveland is in full control for now.

Cleveland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hillman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hillman for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cleveland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hillman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hillman is trying to get back to his feet but Cleveland has full control of the position and if anything, Hillman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Cleveland landing with strikes.
Hillman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hillman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillman tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hillman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hillman is looking to wear down Cleveland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hillman throws a right and a left that both miss.

Cleveland takes the fight into the clinch.
Hillman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hillman working hard to break the clinch.

Hillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleveland fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleveland unleashes a big counter combination but Hillman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cleveland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleveland somewhat.
Hillman swings for the body but Cleveland moves out of range.

Cleveland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland takes a little break here. Hillman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hillman pushes Cleveland away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cleveland gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Cleveland swings around for an armbar but Hillman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cleveland's guard.
Hillman tries to stand but Cleveland is controlling from the bottom.
Cleveland is trying to keep Hillman in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillman wants to stand but Cleveland is controlling his posture from full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hillman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cleveland wants to hit a switch here but Hillman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleveland there!
Hillman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hillman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Cleveland really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cleveland working to try and regain half guard.
Cleveland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hillman wants to stand but Cleveland is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's four 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.
Cleveland is looking to get to half guard.
Hillman wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland is holding on tight.
Normand Cleveland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleveland wants to control but Hillman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hillman wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hillman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cleveland clinches with his opponent.

Cleveland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hillman can't fight it off and eventually Cleveland manages to take the fight to the floor. Hillman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hillman is looking to stand up but Cleveland isn't so interested in that idea.
Hillman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cleveland controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland wants to control from the top but Hillman keeps moving.
Cleveland passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland wants to control but Hillman is keeping him busy.
Cleveland prevents Hillman from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cleveland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillman keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hillman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Cleveland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Hillman.
Cleveland throws a push kick but Hillman slaps the foot to one side.
Cleveland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hillman defends well and Cleveland ends up having to push Hillman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cleveland wants to clinch up but Hillman keeps it at a distance.
Hillman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hillman misses with a body shot.
Hillman sets himself, and Cleveland steps forward looking for the clinch! Hillman avoids it this time.
Hillman looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Hillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleveland manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillman looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Cleveland sizes up Hillman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Hillman.
Hillman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleveland is looking to clinch.
Hillman stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleveland. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet.
Hillman looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Hillman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleveland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cleveland shoots in for a double leg but Hillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Hillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
Cleveland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cleveland moves into the clinch successfully.

Hillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hillman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleveland can do to turn this around?
Hillman looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland pushes Hillman up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Cleveland gets control of Hillman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cleveland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cleveland controls Hillman momentarily but Hillman frees himself.
Hillman wanted to stand there but Cleveland had control of the position.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Hillman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hillman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland striking off his back but it's not causing Hillman any problems.

Cleveland is looking for a triangle but Hillman pushes his legs off easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hillman throws an overhand right that lands on Cleveland's shoulder, as Cleveland tries to avoid the shot.
Cleveland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hillman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hillman looks to throw the jab but Cleveland is out of range.
Hillman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cleveland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Hillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cleveland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillman is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hillman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hillman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hillman!