PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jansen Verhoeven (ranked 5616 p4p, 521 weight class) and Charles Hawtry (ranked 3320 p4p, 351 weight class). Hawtry has chosen The Rain as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Verhoeven
vs
Hawtry

189 cm
26
177 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Sin City Allstars
Pit Bull Development

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jansen Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hawtry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawtry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verhoeven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawtry digs a good hook to Verhoeven's body.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verhoeven was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
As Hawtry looks to move away, Verhoeven throws a big counter combo but Hawtry just gets out of the way.
Hawtry throws an off balance right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hawtry misses
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawtry is defended easily by Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry cracks Verhoeven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawtry lands with a straight right. Verhoeven didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawtry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hawtry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawtry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawtry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawtry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawtry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Verhoeven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawtry trying to control but Verhoeven is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawtry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Verhoeven keeps moving.

Hawtry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawtry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawtry is looking to work some ground and pound but Verhoeven has wrist control.

Hawtry 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.
Hawtry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawtry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawtry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Verhoeven is looking to stand up but Hawtry isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawtry told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hawtry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hawtry wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.
Hawtry lands a couple of digs.
Hawtry advances to half guard.
Hawtry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawtry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verhoeven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawtry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawtry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawtry is looking to advance position but Verhoeven won't allow it.
Verhoeven wants to control but Hawtry is keeping busy.
Verhoeven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawtry scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hawtry is looking for a kimura but Verhoeven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawtry to get the leverage.

Hawtry is working for a kimura but Verhoeven is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawtry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hawtry with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Hawtry misses with a body shot
and Verhoeven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawtry with a lazy takedown attempt

and Verhoeven counters with a crisp one two that drops Hawtry! Verhoeven thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hawtry to his feet! Hawtry is in big trouble!
Hawtry cracks a nice hook into Verhoeven's ribs.
Hawtry misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawtry really felt that one!
Verhoeven stuffs the takedown.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jansen Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Hawtry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verhoeven tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawtry avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hawtry misses.
Hawtry scores with a jab. Verhoeven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawtry is breathing heavily.
Hawtry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verhoeven fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawtry just manages to avoid it.
Hawtry throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawtry dives in and grabs Verhoeven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verhoeven pushes down on Hawtry's head and hops out.
Hawtry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verhoeven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Verhoeven throwing a counter right hand but Hawtry manages to avoid it.
Hawtry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verhoeven is fending him off so far but Hawtry persists. Nope, Verhoeven circles away and we're back to standing.
Verhoeven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hawtry misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Verhoeven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawtry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawtry throws a lazy right hand but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses.
Verhoeven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verhoeven slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawtry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Verhoeven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawtry misses with a left hand
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawtry tries to bum rush Verhoeven with a series of wild strikes but Verhoeven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawtry.

Hawtry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven working a defensive guard here.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verhoeven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawtry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Charles Hawtry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawtry throwing strikes but missing.
Hawtry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Verhoeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Verhoeven!

Hawtry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Verhoeven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawtry looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry controlling Verhoeven's posture.
Hawtry wants to improve his position but instead Verhoeven has moved into half guard.
Hawtry is refusing to be controlled, as Verhoeven sits in half guard.
Hawtry tries to get to full guard but Verhoeven has control of the leg.
Hawtry is in trouble now - Verhoeven has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hawtry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verhoeven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Verhoeven down.
Verhoeven trying to remain calm as Hawtry controls from the top position.
Verhoeven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawtry connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry tries to advance position but instead Verhoeven slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hawtry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verhoeven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verhoeven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry landing some decent shots from guard.
Verhoeven wants to stand but Hawtry is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawtry wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.
Verhoeven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verhoeven wants to stand and escape but Hawtry is having none of it.
Hawtry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawtry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verhoeven is keeping the position for now.
Jansen Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawtry trying to control but Verhoeven is working from the bottom.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Verhoeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Verhoeven!

Hawtry working a defensive guard here.
Verhoeven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hawtry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verhoeven defends it easily.

Hawtry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verhoeven defends well.

Hawtry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charles Hawtry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry wants to sweep here but Verhoeven controlling him for the moment.
Hawtry controls Verhoeven momentarily but Verhoeven frees himself.
Hawtry is pulling down on Verhoeven's head. It's preventing any offense from Verhoeven, at least for the moment.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawtry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawtry seems keen to control Verhoeven's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawtry throws a right hand that Verhoeven ducks under and follows up with a left that Verhoeven also avoids with ease.
Hawtry swings widly with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a body kick that stops Hawtry in his tracks momentarily.
Hawtry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Verhoeven as Hawtry shoots in.
Verhoeven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verhoeven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawtry misses with a combination
and Verhoeven counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Hawtry.
Well Hawtry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.