PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Hutchinson (ranked 4385 p4p, 24693 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hutchinson
vs
Xxx

150 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
143
2 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xxx shoots in and bounces Hutchinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xxx being controlled here momentarily.
Xxx stopping the sweep attempt from Hutchinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hutchinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xxx is aware though and is defending well.
Hutchinson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xxx.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xxx wanted to stand there but Hutchinson had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hutchinson. Those never looked like landing.

Hutchinson gets a double leg takedown into Xxx's guard.
Hutchinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hutchinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hutchinson moves into the clinch.
Hutchinson controlling the action here for a moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Xxx releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
Xxx replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hutchinson blocks it well.
Xxx stuffs the takedown attempt from Hutchinson. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Xxx raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hutchinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hutchinson clinches.
Hutchinson has Xxx pressed against the cage, preventing Xxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xxx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hutchinson has him pressed against the cage.

Xxx breaks from the clinch.
Hutchinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but Hutchinson manages to step out the way in time.
Hutchinson fails with the takedown.
Xxx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson misses with a body kick.
Xxx flicks out a counter leg kick but Hutchinson steps away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xxx but Xxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.

Xxx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hutchinson tries to kick Xxx off in order to stand up. Xxx Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutchinson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xxx tries to keep at a distance but Hutchinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hutchinson looking for a takedown.

Xxx breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xxx crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hutchinson - the referee stops the clock and Xxx gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hutchinson. Xxx manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hutchinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xxx counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Xxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hutchinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Xxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hutchinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Xxx finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hutchinson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hutchinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hutchinson fails to pull guard.
Hutchinson is trying to drag Xxx to the mat but Xxx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Hutchinson has double underhooks.

Hutchinson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hutchinson is trying to control but can't.
Xxx trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xxx blocks the strikes from Hutchinson.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Hutchinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hutchinson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hutchinson trying to control from Xxx's half guard. Xxx has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bradley Hutchinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hutchinson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Hutchinson gets to his feet. Xxx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hutchinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xxx counters with a nice body shot.

Hutchinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hutchinson won't allow Xxx to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xxx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hutchinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx is trying to control the position but Hutchinson postures up.

Xxx manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hutchinson tries to pull guard but Xxx forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hutchinson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Xxx breaks from the clinch.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xxx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hutchinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xxx.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up but Xxx circles away and keeps his distance.

Xxx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hutchinson wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xxx thinks about the counter body kick.

Xxx drives through with a takedown into Hutchinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hutchinson is trying to hold Xxx in close to prevent damage but Xxx has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson has his hands clasped together around Xxx's back. He's all about the action.
Xxx passes into side control, despite Hutchinson's attempt to control the position.
Xxx takes a little break here. Hutchinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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.

Xxx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hutchinson to his feet.
Xxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hutchinson's waist but Hutchinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xxx off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson throws a nice looking combination but Xxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xxx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xxx fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xxx Xxx.
I think Xxx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!