PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donn Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Viktor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hutchinson
vs
Viktor

210 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donn Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Viktor!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hutchinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hutchinson prevents Viktor from improving his position.
Viktor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viktor wants to control but Hutchinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viktor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hutchinson.
Viktor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hutchinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hutchinson wants to pass the guard but Viktor is defending well.

Hutchinson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Viktor to get to his feet.

Viktor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Viktor wants to stand but Hutchinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viktor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viktor wants to stand but Hutchinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Viktor postures up and lands a big shot to Hutchinson's brow.
Viktor tries to free his leg and advance position but Hutchinson is retaining full guard.
Hutchinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutchinson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktor looking to pass the guard.
Viktor wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving.
Viktor preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position but Viktor postures up.
Viktor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Viktor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viktor shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutchinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viktor.
Hutchinson blocks a head kick by Viktor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viktor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viktor looks winded!

Viktor seems to be looking for submissions.
Hutchinson tries to get to full guard but Viktor has control of the leg.

Viktor is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hutchinson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hutchinson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hutchinson controlling from side mount.
Hutchinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hutchinson trying to control the position but Viktor is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hutchinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hutchinson scores with a jab. Viktor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viktor scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Donn Hutchinson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hutchinson gets caught flat footed, as Viktor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viktor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viktor looking to sit in guard and control but Hutchinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Viktor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donn Hutchinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Viktor misses with a head kick.

Hutchinson clinches.
Hutchinson throws a head punch that misses.
Viktor lands an elbow just above Hutchinson 's eye.
Hutchinson is trying to pull guard but Viktor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Viktor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson tries to work over Viktor's front leg with a kick but Viktor checks it.
Viktor tries to clinch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viktor sprawls well. Viktor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet.

Viktor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hutchinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hutchinson's legs.
Tom Viktor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutchinson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Viktor easily slips into full mount!
Viktor avoids the attempt from Hutchinson to control.
Hutchinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viktor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Hutchinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Viktor.
Viktor avoids the attempt from Hutchinson to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktor controlling the pace for now.
Viktor lands a big elbow.
Viktor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hutchinson is looking to escape.
Hutchinson tries to lock up and control but Viktor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viktor landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viktor lands a big shot there that rocks Hutchinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hutchinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is bucking up trying to escape but Viktor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Viktor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Viktor dominating with strikes here.
Viktor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hutchinson looks a forlorn figure.
Viktor lands a big elbow.

Hutchinson is rocked!
Viktor lands a big elbow.
Oh Hutchinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor cracks Hutchinson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Viktor!
An out of breath Tom Viktor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.