PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hussey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Flitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hussey
vs
Flitch

175 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hussey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Flitch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flitch shoots in but Hussey avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hussey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flitch to the mat! Flitch manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hussey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussey has managed to get both his arms back between Flitch's legs - danger averted.
Hussey throws a big elbow that misses.
Hussey trying to control but Flitch is working from the bottom.
Hussey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flitch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Flitch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flitch keeping moving, preventing Hussey from controlling successfully.
Hussey throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussey tries to free his leg and advance position but Flitch is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flitch is trying to control the position but Hussey postures up.
Hussey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jhon Flitch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hussey throws a leg kick but Flitch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussey tests Flitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussey.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussey. That snapped Flitch's head back.
Hussey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flitch blocks the body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flitch can't break the clinch.
Hussey wants a takedown.

Flitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flitch misses with a double jab
and Hussey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flitch looks for a takedown but Hussey sprawls well.
Flitch looks winded!
Hussey with a hook.
Flitch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flitch.
Flitch tries to clinch there but Hussey circles away.
Horrible takedown by Flitch or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussey which made him look bad.
Michael Hussey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Flitch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hussey.
Flitch tries to clinch up
and Hussey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flitch needs to keep his hands up - Hussey had a free shot at his head there.
Hussey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Flitch.
Flitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hussey pinned against the cage. Hussey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flitch tries for a takedown but Hussey circles away easily
and Hussey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hussey lands with a nice body punch.
Hussey throws a good cross that connects.
Hussey lands an overhand right.

Hussey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hussey seems to be working for a kimura but Flitch defends the submission attempt.
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!
Hussey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flitch is not content to let Hussey control the position.

Flitch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussey pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flitch is staying active underneath Hussey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hussey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Flitch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussey connects with a right hand. Flitch shakes it off.

Flitch clinches up against the cage.
Hussey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flitch avoids it.
Hussey wants to get back to striking at distance but Flitch won't allow it.

Flitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flitch moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussey.

Flitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Flitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flitch works over Hussey's head and body with a nice combination.
Flitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hussey pinned against the cage. Hussey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flitch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussey jabs at Flitch's body.
Flitch throws a right and a left that Hussey avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Flitch.
Flitch is breathing heavily.
Hussey dips to his left and cracks Flitch with an uppercut!
Hussey connects with a crisp jab.
Hussey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flitch at a distance.

Hussey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flitch is looking to control Hussey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flitch avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussey lands a nice short elbow.
Hussey prevents Flitch from improving his position.

Hussey is working for a kimura but Flitch is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hussey is looking for a kimura but Flitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussey to get the leverage.
Hussey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Flitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussey working the head and body with strikes.
Flitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hussey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hussey wants to work for an arm triangle but Flitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flitch is looking to control Hussey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flitch avoid being mounted?
Hussey thows a huge punch but Flitch dodges it nicely.
Flitch is trying to stand.
Hussey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flitch wants to control but Hussey is keeping busy.
Hussey working over Flitch with some ground and pound. Flitch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flitch tries to roll over but Hussey keeps him under control.
Flitch is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flitch is staying active underneath Hussey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hussey is nestled in close to Flitch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hussey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flitch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussey.
Flitch wants to control but Hussey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hussey drops an elbow to the side of Flitch's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flitch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussey scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hussey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Flitch tries to clinch up but Hussey circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hussey as he connects with a hook.
Flitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flitch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hussey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hussey misses.

Flitch instigates a clinch.
Hussey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flitch after a bit of a struggle.
Hussey working hard to break the clinch.
Hussey swings wildly with an uppercut but Flitch uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hussey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hussey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hussey showed some decent athleticism there.
Hussey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hussey is looking to take a break and control but Flitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flitch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hussey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussey is looking to take a break and control but Flitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flitch is looking to control Hussey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flitch avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hussey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hussey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hussey wants to work for an arm triangle but Flitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flitch is refusing to be controlled, as Hussey sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flitch is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussey trying to control the position from guard on top but Flitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flitch trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hussey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flitch trying to control the position.
Hussey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jhon Flitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flitch keeping moving, preventing Hussey from controlling successfully.

Flitch pushes Hussey off and gets back to his feet.

Hussey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hussey showed some decent athleticism there.
Hussey is stalling here. Flitch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hussey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flitch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flitch's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hussey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussey, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hussey!
A very excited looking Michael Hussey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.