PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Johnson (ranked 6416 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Tyrrell Hatton (ranked 637 p4p, 536 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is You Suck- Kurt Angle. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Hatton

187 cm
25
171
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
170
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrrell Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.

Hatton darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Johnson instigates a clinch.

Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.

Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatton connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson trying to stall but Hatton improves his position.

Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatton, which made it look bad.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Hatton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hatton misses.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Hatton and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.

Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hatton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatton misses the target.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatton.

Johnson clinches.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Johnson gets a clinch.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Hatton to the mat.

Hatton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Tyrrell Hatton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.

Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Hatton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatton as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Hatton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatton as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hatton back into the cage.
Johnson with a knee to the head.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy.
Noah Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatton's waist but Hatton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton with a jab.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrrell Hatton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Hatton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton scores with a jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatton but Hatton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hatton.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatton misses with a head kick.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.

Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Hatton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Johnson is working an open guard so Hatton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hatton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Hatton prevents the takedown attempt.

Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hatton throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.

Hatton manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.

Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatton.

Johnson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson shoots in but Hatton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Hatton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton with a hook.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Hatton misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hatton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hatton, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hatton against the cage but Hatton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton throws a nice head kick!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hatton.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Johnson pushes Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Hatton's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.

Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking to wear down Hatton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Hatton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton slows down the pace here.

Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson forces Hatton back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries to stall but Hatton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton stalling against the cage.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrrell Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrrell Hatton!