PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Favro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Favro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hill
vs
Favro

190 cm
19
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Favro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a straight left.
Favro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Favro.
Hill takes a swing at Favro's ribcage but misses.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Favro.

Favro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hill's guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Favro from controlling successfully.

Favro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Favro, into his guard.
Favro keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Favro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Favro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill works over Favro with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill wants to control from the top but Favro keeps moving.

Favro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Favro, up you get!
Hill cracks Favro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Favro.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Favro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Favro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Favro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Favro's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favro throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill throws the left hand but Favro avoids the punch easily.
Favro shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill misses the jab.

Hill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Favro is trying to defend but Hill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hill stands up and beckons Favro to join him on the feet.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Favro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Favro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Favro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Favro looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Favro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Favro has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is not content to let Favro control the position.
Favro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
I wouldn't like to be where Hill is right now.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Favro stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.
Favro stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill has his hands on Favro's head, controlling the position.
Favro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Favro is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.

Hill pushes Favro off and gets back to his feet.
Hank Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favro misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Favro slips a straight right by Hill.
Hill throws a hook but Favro blocks it.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Favro misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Favro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.

Hill gets caught flat footed, as Favro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Favro throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Favro wants to hit a switch here but Hill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Favro there!
Favro is working to get back to half guard.
Favro tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Favro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Favro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Favro wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Favro is looking to escape.
Hill looking to ground and pound but Favro is blocking nicely.
Favro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Favro regains half guard.

Favro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Favro is looking to improve his position.
Hill wants to take a breather but Favro is having none of it.

Favro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Favro wants to control but Hill passes into side.
Hill takes a little break here. Favro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hill throws a strike aimed at the side of Favro's head but Favro avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but Favro is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Hill scores a takedown into full mount!
Favro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Favro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hill thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Favro regains half guard.
Favro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hill.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favro keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.

Favro is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Favro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Favro is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brett Favro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hill scores with a jab. Favro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brett Favro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favro with a poor takedown

and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Favro didn't expect that.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Favro keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.

Favro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Favro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Favro tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Favro misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Favro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Favro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill misses with a hook. Favro ducked under it nicely.
Favro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hank Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Favro.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Favro moved out of range nicely.
Favro shoots and misses
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Favro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Favro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill trying to control but Favro is working from the bottom.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill passes into half guard.
Hill tries to pass to full mount but Favro defends it.
Favro is trying to control but can't.
Favro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Favro looking to control.
Hank Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Favro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Favro looking for a sweep. Not yet Favro, not yet.
Favro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Favro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favro scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Favro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hill has worked his arm free - good work by Hill!
Favro throwing strikes but Hill manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hill trying to control the position but Favro is working away.
Favro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hill off and has taken his back!
Hill looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hill is covering up but some of the strikes from Favro are getting through and doing damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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