PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Porter (ranked 1272 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 150 p4p, 176 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Porter
vs
Hill

185 cm
29
250
7 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
270
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Porter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porter somewhat.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Porter.
Hill pushes Porter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Porter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Porter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hill tries to escape but Porter is in control.
Porter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hill tries to escape but Porter is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Porter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hill parries the strikes from Porter easily there. Porter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hill to escape.
Hill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hill tries to escape but Porter is in control.
Porter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hill is avoiding damage well.
Porter trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.

Hill bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Porter on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill lands a head shot.

It looks like Gary Porter has been cut.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porter has time to react.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Porter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hill's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill wants to stand but Porter is controlling the position.
Hill is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hill keeping full guard, as Porter tries to pass.
Porter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porter is controlling him.

Hill kicks Porter off and gets to his feet.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porter.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but Porter seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Porter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Porter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Porter shoots in.
Hill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hill takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Porter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Porter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Porter slips the punch.
Porter slips under a jab.
Hill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porter momentarily.
Porter shoots and misses
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Porter thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Porter's head but Porter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a right and a left that Porter avoids nicely.
Hill swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Porter shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill throws out a counter right but Porter avoids it with no problem.
Devin Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hill swivels and escapes.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Porter ducks down to avoid it.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
Porter fails with the takedown.
Porter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porter somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Porter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hill scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill stuffs the takedown.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Devin Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porter moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Hill throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Hill leaves Porter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Porter. 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 throws a hook to the side of Porter's head but Porter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Porter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hill.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Porter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill leaves Porter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Porter on that attempt.
Porter shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porter.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Porter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Porter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice side step and Hill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Porter takes one to the chin there.
Hill misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands the left hand.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porter takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porter looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
Porter throws a body shot but no joy.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porter looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
Porter shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill tries to bum rush Porter with a series of wild strikes but Porter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porter dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porter shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porter backs up against the cage.
Porter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Porter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porter slips a jab from Hill.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Porter is now in Hill's guard.

Hill pushes Porter off and gets back to his feet.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Porter moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill throws a hook but Porter avoids it easily.
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
A big left from Hill misses.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Porter's cut.
That's time! Porter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Porter throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Porter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Porter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Porter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a leg kick.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.
Porter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.

Porter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hill wants to stand but Porter is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.
Porter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porter stops Hill from standing up.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porter is controlling him.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Porter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Porter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porter prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
Porter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hill wriggles free and stands up.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Porter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
Porter shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hill.
Porter moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Hill swings widly with a right hand

and Porter counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gary Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill wants to stand up but Porter is controlling him.

Hill pushes Porter off and gets back to his feet.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hill gets caught napping as Porter dives in and scores a takedown. Hill manages to retain guard.

Hill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
Porter looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Porter shoots in.
Hill swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.
Porter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hill throws a series of punches but Porter avoids them all with ease.
Porter goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Porter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Porter managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hill after a bit of a struggle.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Porter.
Porter is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead.

Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porter is looking to wear down Hill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick from Hill lands but Porter takes it in his stride.

Gary Porter's cut is getting worse.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Porter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hill's guard.
Hill is looking to stand up but Porter isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Hill!
After winning the bout, Devin Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.