PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hatton (ranked 5103 p4p, 0 weight class) and KG Testerton (ranked 5313 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hatton
vs
Testerton

173 cm
18
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KG Testerton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testerton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatton.
Testerton feints the counter takedown.
Testerton throws a leg kick

and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Testerton wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Testerton is keeping the position for now.
Testerton working a defensive guard here.
Hatton trying to control but Testerton is working from the bottom.
Hatton looking to sit in guard and control but Testerton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testerton wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.

Hatton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Testerton has passed into half guard!
Testerton trying to pass the guard but Hatton defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is trying to control but can't.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Testerton is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Testerton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Testerton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Testerton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Testerton's back!
Testerton can't escape the position.

Hatton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Testerton tries to escape but Hatton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatton is persistently looking for the submission but Testerton is defending it well.

Hatton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Testerton tries to break free.
Testerton is still trying to improve position.

Hatton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Testerton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Testerton trying to control the hands but Hatton won't let him.
Hatton is hanging on to Testerton's back as he tries to escape.

Testerton showing good submission defense here.
Hatton controlling well, preventing Testerton from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hatton working for the choke.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Testerton tries to escape but Hatton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Testerton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Testerton for a finish.
Testerton turns into Hatton and is now in his guard.
Testerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Testerton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Testerton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Testerton trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testerton working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hatton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Testerton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatton's guard.
Hatton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Testerton passes Hatton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.

Hatton looking for submissions off his back.
Testerton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to improve his position.
Testerton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testerton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hatton tries to get out of the position.
Testerton controlling the action here.
Hatton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Testerton on the ground.
Hatton is not content to let Testerton control the position.
Testerton working over Hatton with some ground and pound. Hatton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hatton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Testerton working Hatton over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testerton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Testerton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hatton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Testerton pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Testerton is looking to advance position but Hatton won't allow it.
Testerton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Testerton is thwarting Hatton's attempts to control the position.
Testerton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Testerton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testerton is nestled in close to Hatton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Testerton working Hatton over with strikes.
Testerton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Testerton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatton is positioning himself well to prevent Testerton advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Testerton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hatton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Testerton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KG Testerton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Testerton tries to sprawl but Hatton drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Hatton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Testerton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is trying to control. Testerton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hatton is working for a kimura but Testerton is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Testerton defends it well.
Testerton is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Testerton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testerton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
KG Testerton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Testerton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Testerton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KG Testerton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatton preventing the sweep.

Testerton is looking for a triangle but Hatton pushes his legs off easily.

Hatton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Testerton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hatton trying to control but Testerton is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hatton looking to score a takedown here. Testerton is defending well but Hatton drives through and ends up in Testerton's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Testerton is on top in guard.

Testerton landing with the ground and pound.

Hatton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Testerton scoring with some ground and pound.
Testerton trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Testerton landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Testerton is in close to Hatton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Testerton works over Hatton with some ground and pound from guard.
Testerton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Testerton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hatton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Testerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hatton working for a triangle but Testerton defends it easily.
Adam Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Testerton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Testerton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Hatton.
I think Hatton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for KG Testerton!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for KG Testerton!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for KG Testerton!

KG Testerton wins by unanimous decision!