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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 1417 p4p, 960 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 209 p4p, 143 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 cm 27 182 11 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm 28 170 12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns Counter fighter Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamison Hutchinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elix Juarez! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Juarez ducks down to avoid it. Juarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hutchinson tries to sprawl out of it but Juarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hutchinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hutchinson lands with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juarez defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hutchinson stuffs the takedown. Juarez with a lazy takedown attempt and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Juarez.
Juarez is rocked! Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez. Juarez rushes Hutchinson and presses him up against the cage. Juarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hutchinson to keep the fight standing. Juarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juarez holds on and takes a little breather. Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hutchinson wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving. Hutchinson wants to stand and escape but instead Juarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hutchinson keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully. Juarez won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet. Hutchinson is trying to control the position but Juarez postures up. Hutchinson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Juarez moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes. Juarez fails to land the takedown. Juarez misses with a takedown attempt enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab. Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target. And Juarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Hutchinson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Juarez with a lazy takedown attempt letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand. Juarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him? Hutchinson throws a hook but Juarez blocks it. Juarez seems to have recovered his senses. Juarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut. Juarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson avoids it really well and circles away. Hutchinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juarez manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it. Juarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hutchinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hutchinson is looking to counter the offense by Juarez and move into the clinch. Hutchinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutchinson wants it to stay on the feet. Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Juarez misses with a takedown and Hutchinson counters by moving into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamison Hutchinson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Hutchinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutchinson wants it to stay on the feet. Hutchinson connects with a single shot there. Hutchinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around? Juarez blocks a jab. Juarez looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hutchinson lands a big uppercut and Juarez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Juarez looks OK. Hutchinson waves Juarez back to his feet!
It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut. Hutchinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Juarez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Juarez. Juarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hutchinson as he avoids it easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Juarez wants the takedown. Hutchinson is fighting it off but Juarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hutchinson's guard against the cage. Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hutchinson sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hutchinson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Juarez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Juarez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hutchinson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Juarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!
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