PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hutcherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Hutcherson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Hutcherson

179 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hutcherson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hutcherson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Hutcherson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones wants to control but Hutcherson is keeping busy.
Hutcherson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is staying active underneath Hutcherson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Hutcherson prevents Jones from improving his position.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutcherson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hutcherson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hutcherson feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Hutcherson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hutcherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Hutcherson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hutcherson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Hutcherson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hutcherson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is not content to let Hutcherson control the position.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hutcherson pulls his head out easily.
Hutcherson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hutcherson looks gassed!
Jones trying to control but Hutcherson postures up.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutcherson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hutcherson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Hutcherson shoots in.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hutcherson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hutcherson!
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hutcherson is in real trouble.

Jones has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hutcherson is in real trouble here. Jones gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hutcherson is tapping out! Jones wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Jones!