PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1659 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Kent Fredricks (ranked 96 p4p, 137 weight class). Kent Fredricks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hill
vs
Fredricks

195 cm
32
270
17 - 16 - 2

225 cm
32
300
14 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Fredricks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredricks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Fredricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Fredricks lands with a cross.
Fredricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredricks.
Fredricks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill throws a counter high kick but Fredricks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fredricks throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredricks throws a head kick that misses
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill throws a low kick, looking for Fredricks's leg but Fredricks calmly moves out of range.
Fredricks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fredricks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fredricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Fredricks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fredricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Fredricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fredricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Fredricks scores with a jab.
Fredricks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Fredricks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Fredricks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Fredricks does no damage.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kent Fredricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill lands a jab to Fredricks's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fredricks.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredricks.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Fredricks.
Fredricks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill is looking to wear down Fredricks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredricks throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Fredricks looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredricks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fredricks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Fredricks controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredricks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fredricks lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredricks avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
Hill tries a body shot but Fredricks blocks it.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Fredricks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fredricks.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a nice body shot.
Fredricks looks winded!
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
Fredricks avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Fredricks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredricks is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Fredricks has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredricks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fredricks after a bit of a struggle.
Fredricks tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Fredricks lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hill has clasped his hands together around Fredricks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill cracks Fredricks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fredricks to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kent Fredricks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fredricks throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.

Hill forces Fredricks back against the cage and clinches.
Fredricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredricks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill pushes Fredricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill works on Fredricks's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill pushes Fredricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill works on Fredricks's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredricks avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Fredricks lands a right hand.
Fredricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredricks is breathing heavily.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill is trying to drag Fredricks to the mat but Fredricks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill looking for a takedown.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredricks works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Fredricks avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Fredricks's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Hill landing knees 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!
Hill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fredricks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Hill presses Fredricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill working Fredricks over with knees to the body.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Hill.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fredricks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fredricks prevents a body shot from Hill.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Hill turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hill manages to end up in side control.
Hill working the body and head with strikes.
Fredricks being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fredricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill taking a breather here.
Hill throws an elbow but Fredricks slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a big right hand but Fredricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hill is chipping away with strikes.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredricks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Hill trying to control the position but Fredricks is working away.
Hill scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredricks is defending well for now.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Fredricks.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Fredricks blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fredricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredricks prevents a body shot from Hill.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devin Hill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Fredricks controls the action.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Fredricks's ribcage.
Hill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredricks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hill scores a nice knee to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Fredricks has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Fredricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredricks backwards.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Fredricks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredricks is trying to break free.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredricks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but Fredricks holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Fredricks manages to get underhooks.
Hill is working Fredricks over against the cage.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Fredricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredricks stalls.
A short right from Fredricks.
A shot in the inside from Fredricks.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a nice body shot.
A short left from Hill.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill gets through Fredricks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredrickss head.
Fredricks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredricks backwards.
Fredricks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredricks tries a knee to the head but Hill blocks it.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredricks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredricks throws a leg kick

and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Fredricks blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is stalling in the full guard.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Hill!
Devin Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.