PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 1358 p4p, 178 weight class) and Scott Hill (ranked 1212 p4p, 156 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baccalieri
vs
Hill

185 cm
35
196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Baccalieri shows good takedown defense.
Baccalieri throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Baccalieri counters with a straight right hand.
Baccalieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baccalieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baccalieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Baccalieri's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baccalieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill avoids the body shot from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baccalieri is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Baccalieri circles away and we're back to standing.
Baccalieri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby Baccalieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hill.
Baccalieri throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
Baccalieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill tests Baccalieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baccalieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Baccalieri. That snapped Hill's head back.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Baccalieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baccalieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Nice shot by Baccalieri.

It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baccalieri but Baccalieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baccalieri thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Baccalieri.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Baccalieri. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baccalieri but Baccalieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.

Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baccalieri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baccalieri, who protects the arm well.
Baccalieri is looking for a sweep.

Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baccalieri has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hill off and has taken his back!
Hill looking very determined here, making life difficult for Baccalieri.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hill is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri biding his time, controlling Hill.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Baccalieri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill is really stuck here.
Baccalieri is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Baccalieri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baccalieri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill.
Hill prevents Baccalieri from getting back to his feet.
Hill is pushing down on Baccalieri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baccalieri is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baccalieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baccalieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hill throws out a loose jab but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baccalieri.
Hill slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Baccalieri moved out of range.
Baccalieri stuffs the takedown.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baccalieri lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baccalieri defends it well.

Hill drives through with a takedown into Baccalieri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Baccalieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control.
Baccalieri pushes Hill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baccalieri taking a bit of punishment here - Hill scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baccalieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hill tries for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending well.
Baccalieri manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to advance position but Baccalieri won't allow it.

Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baccalieri sees it coming and defends easily.
Baccalieri wants to get back to his feet.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Baccalieri wants to get back to full guard.
Baccalieri is trying to stand.

Baccalieri kicks off Hill and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bobby Baccalieri is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Bobby Baccalieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baccalieri.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baccalieri circles away.
Bobby Baccalieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hill.
Baccalieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hill cracks Baccalieri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baccalieri missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baccalieri but Baccalieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baccalieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baccalieri as he jumps to the side.
Hill has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hill jabs at Baccalieri's body.
Baccalieri digs a good hook to Hill's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Baccalieri misses.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Baccalieri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri checks a leg kick.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Baccalieri sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baccalieri throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.

Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hill advances to half guard.
Baccalieri tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baccalieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Baccalieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Baccalieri kicks off Hill and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baccalieri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Baccalieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baccalieri misses with a straight right.
Hill motions for Baccalieri to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baccalieri misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baccalieri wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Baccalieri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.

Hill drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baccalieri wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
Baccalieri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill stands and throws Baccalieri's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill has knee on belly momentarily but Baccalieri bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baccalieri looks like he's trying to stand up.

Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baccalieri defends it well.
Scott Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill wants to control but Baccalieri is keeping him busy.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baccalieri trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baccalieri trying to control but Hill postures up.
Hill thows a huge punch but Baccalieri dodges it nicely.

Baccalieri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hill is on him like a limpet, forcing Baccalieri back against the cage.
Baccalieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hill has hold of one of Baccalieri's legs. Baccalieri is fighting the takedown attempt but Hill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baccalieri is keeping the position for now.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill with a nice head shot there.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baccalieri is keeping the position for now.
Baccalieri wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Baccalieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill throws an elbow that misses. Baccalieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Baccalieri!

Hill looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baccalieri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baccalieri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hill is working an open guard so Baccalieri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Baccalieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baccalieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baccalieri, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
Bobby Baccalieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Scott Hill had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.