PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hill
vs
Rollins

190 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.

Hill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rollins did well to prevent Hill getting side control.
Rollins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rollins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill looks to land a combination. Rollins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill is looking to clinch.

Rollins has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 wants to take the fight to the mat but Rollins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Rollins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rollins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hill trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Dennis Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Rollins looks gassed!
Rollins leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hill scores with a takedown into Rollins's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Rollins pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Rollins backpedaling.
Hill scores with a nice strike.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Hill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rollins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rollins jumps guard but Hill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill with a nice cross.

Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins trying to control here.
Rollins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Hill wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Rollins shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rollins's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Hill is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill controlling the action here.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Hill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Hill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.

Rollins pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Rollins tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rollins defends it nicely.
Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rollins clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.

Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollins at a distance.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dennis Hill!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dennis Hill!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Dennis Hill!

Dennis Hill wins by unanimous decision!
Dennis Hill decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.