PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor Namentwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adam Hatton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Namentwin
vs
Hatton

172 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Namentwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namentwin throws a solid leg kick but Hatton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Namentwin.
Namentwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatton defends it nicely.
Namentwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Namentwin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown. Namentwin fights it but they end up in guard.
Hatton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namentwin's guard.
Hatton trying to control from half guard but Namentwin is working away.
Hatton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Namentwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatton looks to land a strike but Namentwin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namentwin is on top in guard.

Namentwin trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Namentwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namentwin is controlling him.
Namentwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Namentwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Namentwin wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Hatton wants to stand up but Namentwin is controlling him.

Hatton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Namentwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hatton wants the takedown. Namentwin is fighting it off but Hatton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Namentwin's guard against the cage.
Hatton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namentwin wants to sweep here but Hatton controlling him for the moment.
Hatton is looking to work some ground and pound but Namentwin has wrist control.
Namentwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatton is looking to work some ground and pound but Namentwin has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hatton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namentwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Namentwin keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Namentwin tries to land a leg kick but Hatton saw it coming and moves away.

Namentwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hatton's guard.
Namentwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Namentwin wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Namentwin won't allow Hatton to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Namentwin from controlling successfully.

Hatton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Namentwin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Hatton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hatton in side control, throwing shots but Namentwin defends.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namentwin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hatton.
Namentwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hatton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Namentwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namentwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Namentwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton moves out of range of the leg kick from Namentwin.
Namentwin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Namentwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namentwin throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namentwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Namentwin tenderised Hatton's leg. Hatton is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Namentwin.
Hatton dodges the ground and pound from Namentwin.
Namentwin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hatton is trying to buck Namentwin off.
Namentwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hatton is pushing Namentwin's head away, looking to escape. Namentwin manages to hold on to the position though.
Namentwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namentwin laying and praying for a moment but Hatton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Namentwin is looking to stall here but Hatton recovers full guard.
Namentwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet but Namentwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namentwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatton avoids it really well and circles away.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatton tries to sprawl out of it but Namentwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namentwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatton is able to avoid easily.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatton tries to sprawl out of it but Namentwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namentwin throws a quick inside leg kick.

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.
Namentwin throws a hook to the side of Hatton's head but Hatton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namentwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatton sprawls well. He's pushed Namentwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namentwin throws a looping overhand right but Hatton ducks down to avoid it.
Namentwin throws out a leg kick but Hatton moves out of range and Namentwin only half commits.
Hatton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatton wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namentwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Namentwin fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Thor Namentwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Namentwin goes for a double leg but Hatton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hatton continues to drive forward.
Hatton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hatton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namentwin goes for a takedown attempt but Hatton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Namentwin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Namentwin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Namentwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Namentwin is controlling him well.
Namentwin trying to control the position but Hatton is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namentwin prevents Hatton from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Namentwin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Namentwin swings around for an armbar but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Namentwin's guard.
Hatton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namentwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namentwin 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.
Namentwin trying to control the position.
Hatton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hatton advances position into side control!
Hatton lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton looks up at the clock and then as Namentwin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hatton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hatton lands a nice forearm strike.
Namentwin is trying to improve his position.
Hatton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatton working away.
Hatton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hatton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with a big elbow.
Hatton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
Namentwin is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it.
Hatton scoring with punches and elbows.
Thor Namentwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hatton lands a few punches from side control.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Namentwin is rocked!
Hatton looks up at the clock and then as Namentwin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hatton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Namentwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatton scoring with punches from side control.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Namentwin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hatton connects with a decent elbow.
Hatton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Namentwin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hatton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hatton!