PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aylin Shah (ranked 3986 p4p, 424 weight class) and Brady Hill (ranked 3740 p4p, 399 weight class). Brady Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shah
vs
Hill

176 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

193 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aylin Shah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brady Hill!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shah misses with a looping left.
Shah looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hill blocks a low kick nicely.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill throws a series of punches but Shah moves out of range.
We've been informed that Hill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hill throws a head kick but Shah moves out of range.
Brady Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Shah throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill's corner calls for a 1-2. Hill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
Hill 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.
Shah shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Shah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shah swinging wildly here.
Hill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shah's head.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hill pushes Shah up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill blocking some punches.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Shah lands a nice shot to the body.
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shah takes one on the button.
Shah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shah is looking to counter with a body kick.

Hill moves into range and clinches up with Shah.
Hill blocks a body shot from Shah.
Shah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shah walks into a stiff left hand from Hill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shah misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shah misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Shah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.
Shah throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Shah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill tries to clinch up but Shah circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hill tries to clinch up.

Shah tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shah wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aylin Shah. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shah swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Shah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Shah.
Hill blocks a head kick by Shah.
Shah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shah lands a slapping body shot.
Hill blocks a jab.
Shah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hill manages to break the clinch.

Hill instigates a clinch.
Shah tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Shah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill manages to break the clinch.
Shah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hill lands a two punch combo.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Shah's front leg but catches the back leg as Shah tries to avoid it.
Shah swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shah.
Shah is looking to wear down Hill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Hill moves into range and clinches up with Shah.

Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shah checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Hill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hill moves into range and clinches up with Shah.
Shah taking a breather.
Shah stalling in the clinch but Hill improves position.
Shah seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hill is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brady Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Shah throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it.
Shah checks a low kick from Hill.
Hill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Hill tries to clinch there but Shah circles away.
Shah scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hill.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Shah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shah.
Shah just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shah.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a two punch combo.
Shah throws a right hand that misses

and Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hill.
Shah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shah tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Shah back against the cage.
Shah has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.

Hill manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Shah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shah throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Shah throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Shah throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shah keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill throws a nice head kick!
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shah closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Shah pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill connects with a leg kick. Shah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
Shah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Hill missing with knees to the body.

Hill manages to break the clinch.
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Aylin Shah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A head kick from Hill lands but Shah takes it in his stride.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Shah pushes him off.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shah misses with a wild combination.
Shah misses with the combination.

Hill gets a clinch.
Hill just leaning against Shah, taking a breather.

Shah has Hill pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shah pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hill tumbling to the mat - Shah dives into Hill's guard.
Shah won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady 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!

Shah throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shah circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hill darts in and clinches Shah up against the cage.
Shah is trying to pull guard but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shah jumps guard but Hill stands there with Shah around his waist. Shah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hill defends well and Shah ends up having to push Hill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aylin Shah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shah is able to avoid easily.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Shah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah tried to score with a low kick but Hill checks it.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Brady Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hill clinches.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Shah misses its intended target.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill throws out a counter right but Shah avoids it with no problem.
Shah avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill is looking to slow Shah down with leg kicks.
Shah blocks a head kick by Hill.
Shah throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Shah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Shah is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill lands a jab.
Hill throws a head kick but Shah moves out of range.
Shah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shah throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Shah is predictable there
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hill avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill throws a leg kick but Shah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Shah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A frustrated look appears on Shah's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shah shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shah's calf.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brady Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shah.
Hill lands a jab.
Hill misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Shah misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shah is looking for a counter combo.
Shah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Shah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shah throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Hill lands with a slapping head kick.
Shah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Shah.
Hill works over Shah's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Shah.

Hill moves into the clinch.
Aylin Shah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hill manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

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