PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 1408 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 189 p4p, 208 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hutchinson
vs
Raikkonen

180 cm
25
182
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
177
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamison Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jukka Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hutchinson as he avoids it easily.

Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hutchinson!
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hutchinson.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hutchinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson looks to move to half guard but instead Raikkonen has passed into mount! Damn!
Raikkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Raikkonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hutchinson is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson is looking to get to half guard.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen lands a big elbow.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raikkonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hutchinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Raikkonen unloading with bombs!
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hutchinson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hutchinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raikkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hutchinson is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson can't escape the position.
Hutchinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hutchinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Hutchinson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Hutchinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutchinson wants to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Raikkonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Hutchinson.

It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.

Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hutchinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raikkonen slows the pace down.
Hutchinson bucks up and tries to throw Raikkonen off but instead Raikkonen has got his back!
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up.
Raikkonen controlling well, preventing Hutchinson from escaping the position.
Raikkonen controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is really stuck here.
Raikkonen keeps control of the position easily here as Hutchinson tries to buck him off.
Hutchinson is really stuck here.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Raikkonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hutchinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Raikkonen controlling the position well here. Hutchinson rolled but Raikkonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen keeps control of the position as Hutchinson tries to break free.
Raikkonen is riding his opponent, not letting Hutchinson buck him off.
Raikkonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raikkonen is hanging on to Hutchinson's back as he tries to escape.
Raikkonen has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is hanging on to Hutchinson's back as he tries to escape.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hutchinson just trying to survive but Raikkonen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Hutchinson is trying to shake Raikkonen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Raikkonen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Raikkonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raikkonen lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukka Raikkonen's cut.
That's time! Hutchinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Hutchinson as Raikkonen shoots in.
Hutchinson stuffs the takedown.
Raikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the side of Raikkonen's head but Raikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Raikkonen blocks it.
Raikkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown

and Hutchinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raikkonen! Hutchinson lets Raikkonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Raikkonen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Raikkonen moves out of range.
Raikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Raikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Hutchinson misses.
Raikkonen seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Hutchinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raikkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson leaves Raikkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hutchinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hutchinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Hutchinson gets caught napping as Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Hutchinson manages to retain guard.

Hutchinson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Raikkonen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hutchinson effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is working for takedown but Hutchinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raikkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to get underhooks.
Hutchinson works on Raikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hutchinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikkonens head.
Still in the clinch, Hutchinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raikkonen wants to stall.
Hutchinson tries a body shot but Raikkonen blocks it.
Hutchinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson tries to work over Raikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutchinson slows down the pace here.
Hutchinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Raikkonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson wants to sweep but Raikkonen has passed to side control!
Hutchinson taking a bit of punishment here - Raikkonen scoring with strikes.
Hutchinson is being controlled here.
Hutchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hutchinson is trying to buck Raikkonen off.
Hutchinson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raikkonen is continuing to stall.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raikkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison Hutchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!