PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garbis Topalian (ranked 3067 p4p, 3730 weight class) and Tyrrell Hatton (ranked 406 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyrrell Hatton enters the cage!

Topalian
vs
Hatton

175 cm
19
170
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
170
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garbis Topalian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrrell Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topalian avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton tries to bum rush Topalian with a series of wild strikes but Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Topalian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Topalian lands in his opponent's guard.
Hatton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Topalian is controlling him.
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian prevents Hatton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatton wants to stand and escape but Topalian is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Topalian is working Hatton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Topalian won't allow Hatton to get back to his feet.

Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Topalian passes into half guard.
Topalian 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.
Hatton tries to kick Topalian off but Topalian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Topalian seems content to control.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topalian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Topalian in particular looking to stall.
Topalian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is trying to stand up here but Topalian is controlling him well.
Topalian not doing much here.
Topalian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Topalian 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 been hearing that Topalian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Topalian lands a nice short elbow.
Topalian slips a nice elbow through Hatton's hands, connecting with Hatton's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topalian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topalian 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.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Topalian trying to control the pace.
Topalian works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topalian lands a big shot there that rocks Hatton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Topalian controlling his opponent.
Hatton is desperately trying to improve his position but Topalian has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Topalian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Hatton is rocked!
Hatton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hatton is still in real trouble! Can Topalian finish him?
The referee warns Hatton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hatton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Topalian's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garbis Topalian!
An out of breath Garbis Topalian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.