PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso has chosen You're The Best! as his entrance music. Ben Hutch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hutch
vs
LaRusso

196 cm
26
194 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Hutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso motions for Hutch to come forward. LaRusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaRusso throws a low kick, looking for Hutch's leg but Hutch calmly moves out of range.
LaRusso tries to score with a low kick but Hutch moves his leg out of the way.
LaRusso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hutch checks it well.

Hutch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hutch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaRusso sees it coming and defends easily.
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutch wants to take a breather but LaRusso is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hutch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hutch throwing shots but LaRusso is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Ben Hutch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaRusso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaRusso wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from LaRusso tenderised Hutch's leg. Hutch is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaRusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LaRusso wants to land a leg kick but Hutch is out of range.
LaRusso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from LaRusso.
LaRusso wants to slow Hutch down by chopping away at his legs.
LaRusso throws the kick towards the body but Hutch avoids it.
A head kick misses from LaRusso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutch checks the leg kick.
Hutch shoots in and drives through. LaRusso sprawls well.
LaRusso throws a solid leg kick but Hutch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaRusso.
LaRusso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaRusso throws a leg kick

and Hutch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hutch tries to work over LaRusso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaRusso blocking some punches.
Hutch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutch has a couple of punches blocked by LaRusso.
LaRusso working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRusso blocking some punches.
Hutch tries to throw a body punch but LaRusso avoids it by throwing Hutch back against the cage.
Hutch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutch misses with the head strike.
Hutch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hutch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hutch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hutch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hutch tries to work over LaRusso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutch throws a head punch that misses.
Hutch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaRusso's elbow.
Hutch lands a shoulder strike.
Hutch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hutch.
Hutch throws a punch but it's blocked by LaRusso.
A head punch on the inside from Hutch fails to land.
Hutch swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hutch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaRusso's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hutch.
LaRusso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hutch is keeping busy.
Hutch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hutch has a couple of punches blocked by LaRusso.
Hutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
LaRusso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutch lands a hook that snaps the head of LaRusso backwards.
Hutch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hutch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutch scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Hutch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

LaRusso throws a leg kick but Hutch moved away.
Hutch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaRusso's waist but LaRusso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hutch off to one side.
Hutch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaRusso swivels and escapes.
Good work by Hutch as he checks the leg kick.
Hutch tries to close the distance and clinch but LaRusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hutch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from LaRusso tenderised Hutch's leg. Hutch is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaRusso scores with a leg kick.
LaRusso throws a leg kick but Hutch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hutch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Hutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso thumps Hutch with a low kick.
Johnny LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense.
LaRusso misses with a body kick.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
A low kick from LaRusso misses
and Hutch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
Hutch tries to close the distance and clinch but LaRusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hutch.
Hutch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Hutch moves out of range easily.
Hutch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a leg kick that misses.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Hutch moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hutch checks a leg kick.
LaRusso misses with a leg kick

and Hutch counters with a single leg into guard. LaRusso didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hutch trying to stand up but can't free himself from LaRusso's guard.
Hutch wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
Hutch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hutch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hutch drops back looking for a leg! LaRusso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaRusso manages to kick Hutch off! Hutch jumps back into LaRusso's guard.
Hutch trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Ben Hutch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
A clash of legs there as Hutch blocks the low kick.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutch gets slowly back to his feet.
LaRusso misses with a leg kick

and Hutch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaRusso!
Hutch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hutch throws some wild stikes that LaRusso manages to avoid easily.
LaRusso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hutch working for a guillotine from mount but LaRusso is in no mood to give up.
Hutch trying to control but LaRusso is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Hutch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hutch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hutch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ben Hutch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hutch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaRusso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hutch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under LaRusso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutch thows a huge punch but LaRusso dodges it nicely.
Hutch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Hutch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hutch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Hutch moves out of range easily.
A low kick from LaRusso is predictable there

and Hutch counters with a single leg into guard. LaRusso didn't expect that.
LaRusso wants to sweep here but Hutch controlling him for the moment.
Ben Hutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hutch trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Hutch just wasn't active enough.
LaRusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso tried to score with a low kick but Hutch checks it.
Hutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaRusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hutch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hutch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaRusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hutch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRusso is fending him off so far but Hutch persists. Nope, LaRusso circles away and we're back to standing.
LaRusso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hutch is able to avoid easily.
LaRusso thows a leg kick but Hutch checks it
and Hutch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso throws a solid leg kick but Hutch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaRusso.

Hutch dives in and scores a takedown into LaRusso's guard.
Hutch won't allow LaRusso to sweep him here.
Hutch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Hutch.
LaRusso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hutch at a distance.
LaRusso wants to slow Hutch down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnny LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hutch blocks a low kick nicely.
Hutch checks a leg kick.
LaRusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso tries to work over Hutch's front leg with a kick but Hutch checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnny LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso throws a leg kick

and Hutch counters with a takedown into side control.
Hutch trying to control the action but LaRusso is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hutch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutch, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hutch!