PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Atkinson
vs
Hill

180 cm
36
161 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

178 cm
35
163 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill throws an off balance right hand

and Atkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Atkinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Atkinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Hill misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Atkinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atkinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.

Atkinson shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Atkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Atkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hill swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Atkinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill throws an off balance right hand

and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hill trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Atkinson moves away and avoids it.
Bobby Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkinson throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by Hill.

Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Atkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hill for as long as he can get away with.
Hill won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkinson misses the target.
Hill misses the jab.
Atkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson avoids the body shot from Hill.
Bobby Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.

Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Hill is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Hill's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Atkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Atkinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.

Atkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill throws a hook but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a left hand

and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Atkinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hill!
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Atkinson trying to control but Hill is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
BOOM! Atkinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Atkinson trying to control but Hill is having none of it.
Bobby Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkinson, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Atkinson!