PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hill
vs
Zinfandel

178 cm
29
163 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

171 cm
35
168 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Diamond Nutrition 160q

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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zinfandel scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Zinfandel is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Hill punishes Zinfandel's body with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Good work by Hill as he checks the leg kick.
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Zinfandel's head back.

It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill misses with a hook. Zinfandel ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zinfandel.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinfandel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinfandel is just out of range.
Zinfandel loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Zinfandel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill throws a right hand that Zinfandel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zinfandel also avoids with ease.
Zinfandel defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Zinfandel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Zinfandel counters with a nice leg kick.
Zinfandel scores with a head kick. Hill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
The fighters circling - Zinfandel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill connects with the punch.
Zinfandel swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Hill misses.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zinfandel manages to avoid it.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Zinfandel counters with a low kick, right behind Hill 's knee.
Hill moves out of range as Zinfandel strikes.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zinfandel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinfandel misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Zinfandel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zinfandel throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Zinfandel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill misses with a straight right.
Zinfandel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zinfandel misses with a body shot.
Zinfandel misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Zinfandel moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zak Zinfandel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hill scores with a jab.
A left lands for Hill.
Zinfandel blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zinfandel blocks a jab.
Hill moves forwards but Zinfandel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zinfandel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Zinfandel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill avoids the head kick by Zinfandel.
Zinfandel thows a leg kick but Hill checks it
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinfandel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zak Zinfandel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Bobby Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinfandel scores with a head kick. Hill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zinfandel checks a low kick from Hill.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zinfandel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hill misses.
Zinfandel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Zinfandel misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zinfandel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinfandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Zinfandel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zinfandel throws a head kick that misses.
Zinfandel misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel connects with a right hand. Hill shakes it off.
Zinfandel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Zinfandel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinfandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinfandel fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Zinfandel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zinfandel slips a jab from Hill.
A slow jab from Zinfandel misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zinfandel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Zinfandel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill stuns Zinfandel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zinfandel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Hill dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinfandel throws a head kick that misses
and Zinfandel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zinfandel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill tries to land a leg kick but Zinfandel saw it coming and moves away.
Zinfandel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill lands a body shot.
Zinfandel is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Zinfandel lands but Hill takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinfandel scores with a hook.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Zinfandel moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Zinfandel's shoulder, as Zinfandel tries to avoid the shot.
Zinfandel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill avoids the body shot from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinfandel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hill feints a jab promting Zinfandel to slip. Hill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zinfandel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Zinfandel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zinfandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Zinfandel blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinfandel connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Zinfandel is looking to score with low kicks.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Hill strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hill swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinfandel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinfandel blocks a jab.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Zinfandel moves out of range easily.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zinfandel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill catches Zinfandel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zinfandel throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Hill misses.
Zinfandel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zinfandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill takes a swing at Zinfandel's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Zinfandel lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinfandel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Zinfandel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Bobby Hill.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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