PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Hutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Webb
vs
Hutila

209 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sydney Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Hutila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Webb as he checks the leg kick.
Hutila looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Hutila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hutila is looking to clinch.
Webb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hutila tries for a takedown but Webb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Webb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hutila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Hutila. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Webb slips a jab and a cross from Hutila.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutila with a lazy takedown attempt

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
Sydney Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asko Hutila.
Hutila swings wildly with an uppercut but Webb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutila tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb lands an elbow inside.
Hutila trying to control the position but instead, Webb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hutila into the cage.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Hutila is blocking nicely.

Hutila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hutila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hutila wants to get back to his feet but Webb is dominant here and he's now got Hutila's back!
Hutila tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb scores with punches to the body.
Webb is landing with strikes. Hutila can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb has the hooks in. Hutila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hutila covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Webb lands a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutila tries to break free.
Hutila is still trying to improve position.
Hutila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Webb softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hutila tries to roll but Webb sticks to his back.
Hutila keeps trying to improve his position.
Hutila trying to control the action but Webb just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb controls the action.
Hutila breaks Webb's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Webb is pulling down on Hutila's head to control his posture.
Webb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sydney Webb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A solid body kick from Hutila.
Hutila shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hutila moves into range and clinches up with Webb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hutila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutila throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Sydney Webb has been cut.
Webb shoots for a double leg takedown but Hutila sprawls well. He's pushed Webb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hutila tries a quick counter leg kick but Webb is wise to it.
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for Hutila on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb rushes Hutila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Webb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hutila uses from the top position.
Webb is pulling down on Hutila's head. It's preventing any offense from Hutila, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutila trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutila is looking to pass into half guard but Webb pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Webb is in guard.

Webb 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.
Webb preventing the sweep.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hutila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webb distracts Hutila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webb works over Hutila with some ground and pound from guard.
Hutila wants to control the position but Webb says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hutila controlling the position for now.
Hutila is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hutila taking some punishment here, with Webb in his half guard.
Webb stops Hutila from getting back to his feet.
Hutila is looking to improve his position.
Hutila wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hutila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hutila throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asko Hutila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hutila swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webb dives in and scores a takedown into Hutila's guard.
Hutila is wriggling around but Webb manages to pass to half guard.

Ground and pound from Webb.
Hutila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hutila is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hutila working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sydney Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sydney Webb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Webb or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutila, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Hutila as he connects with a hook.
Hutila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webb defends well and Hutila ends up having to push Webb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Webb tries to counter with a takedown but Hutila is quick to defend against it.

Hutila clinches.

Hutila manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutila working a defensive guard but Webb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Webb slows the pace down.
Webb working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutila trying his best to control but Webb has mounted him.
Hutila working to try and regain half guard.
Sydney Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hutila wants to control but Webb is having none of it.
Hutila taking shots to the head.
Webb lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hutila hang on?
Hutila tries to hold on but Webb postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a couple of good shots and Hutila has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hutila rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hutila tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
Hutila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Webb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hutila looking for submissions off his back.
Hutila trying to control but Webb postures up.
Hutila has a hand on Webb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Webb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hutila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hutila is desperately trying to improve his position but Webb has a good base and remains in mount.
Hutila wants to control but Webb is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutila gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Webb connects with a nice short shot to Hutila's temple.
Hutila on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Webb is nestled in close to Hutila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Asko Hutila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sydney Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webb, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Webb!