PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hill (ranked 3876 p4p, 4280 weight class) and Uno Skibbo (ranked 456 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hill
vs
Skibbo

178 cm
18
187
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
176
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uno Skibbo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Skibbo wants to counter with a clinch but Hill pushes him away.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.

Hill scores with a takedown into Skibbo's guard.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skibbo is keeping the position for now.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill pushes down on Skibbo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill uses his free foot to push down on Skibbo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skibbo.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Hill has control of Skibbo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skibbo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hill prevents Skibbo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.

Hill looking to secure an arm triangle but Skibbo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skibbo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skibbo!
Hill controlling Skibbo's posture.

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Skibbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hill pulls Skibbo in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Skibbo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skibbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skibbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill pulls Skibbo in close to his closed guard and prevents Skibbo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill throws out a loose jab but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hill scores with a takedown into Skibbo's guard.
Hill advances position into side control!
Skibbo is not content to let Hill control the position.

Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Skibbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skibbo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skibbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brian Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skibbo is looking for a sweep.

Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Skibbo is defending well.
Skibbo is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skibbo keeps working.

Hill has hold of Skibbo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Skibbo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hill cranks the arm and Skibbo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Skibbo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Hill!
After winning the bout, Brian Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.