PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Simenkov
vs
Hill

165 cm
43
169 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

182 cm
39
167 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bors Hill!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a head kick.
Bors Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Simenkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simenkov is trying to defend but Hill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simenkov gets back to full guard.
Hill distracts Simenkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Simenkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill won't allow Simenkov to sweep him here.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simenkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simenkov wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.

Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Simenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet but Hill passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Simenkov defends it.
Simenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simenkov wants to get back to full guard.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simenkov is trying to control but can't.
Simenkov is trying to control but Hill manages to pass to mount!
Hill misses with a head shot.
Simenkov is trying to escape the mount.
Simenkov is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simenkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hill has a good base and remains in mount.
Hill throwing strikes here but Simenkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simenkov working to try and regain half guard.
Hill looking to ground and pound but Simenkov is blocking nicely.
Simenkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov can't escape the position.
Hill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simenkov is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
Simenkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hill.
Hill looking to finish with strikes here!
Hill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov blocking the ground and pound.
Hill landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bors Hill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Simenkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simenkov won't allow Hill to sweep him here.

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill has Simenkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simenkov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simenkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simenkov looking to pass the guard.

Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simenkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simenkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simenkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hill keeping full guard, as Simenkov tries to pass.
Bors Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hill has his foot on Simenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simenkov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Simenkov stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simenkov's best efforts.

Simenkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simenkov.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Simenkov has control of the leg.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Simenkov is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simenkov defends well.
Simenkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.

Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simenkov is aware though and is defending well.

That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simenkov postures up.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Simenkov looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simenkov's sensitive parts.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at Simenkov's knee but Simenkov avoids it well.
Simenkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Hill misses.
Simenkov is looking to counter punch.
Hill works the jab nicely.
Simenkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Hill connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bors Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Simenkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Simenkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simenkov scoring with punches from side control.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simenkov prevents Hill from improving his position.
Simenkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Simenkov is very close to passing his half guard.

Simenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hill is pressing down on Simenkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hill kicks Simenkov off and gets to his feet.
Simenkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simenkov has time to react.
Simenkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill throws out a counter right but Simenkov avoids it with no problem.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill works the jab nicely.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Simenkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill stuffs the takedown.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Simenkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Simenkov throws a leg kick but Hill checks it.
Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Simenkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simenkov throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that Simenkov semi-blocks.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Simenkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Simenkov shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Hill.
A jab from Hill finds it's way through Simenkov's defenses.
Simenkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill cracks Simenkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simenkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Simenkov's guard.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Simenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simenkov is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simenkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simenkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simenkov keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bors Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.

Hill gets tackled into the cage by Simenkov. Simenkov maintains the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill is looking for a takedown.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Simenkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simenkov manages to end up in side control.
Hill holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bors 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bors Hill!
Bors Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.