PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Hutchinson (ranked 1976 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Deshawn Mcknight (ranked 250 p4p, 230 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hutchinson
vs
Mcknight

180 cm
26
180
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
180
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deshawn Mcknight!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mcknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutchinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcknight! But no joy.
Mcknight slips under a jab.
Mcknight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hutchinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcknight wants to counter with a clinch but Hutchinson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Deshawn Mcknight has been cut.

Hutchinson darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutchinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
Hutchinson tries to throw a body punch but Mcknight avoids it by throwing Hutchinson back against the cage.
Mcknight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hutchinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutchinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hutchinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcknight prevents a body shot from Hutchinson.

Hutchinson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Mcknight.
Mcknight with the counter takedown but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
Will Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchinson cracks Mcknight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcknight needs to keep his hands up - Hutchinson had a free shot at his head there.

Hutchinson clinches.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutchinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hutchinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcknight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchinson lands a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson stops a takedown attempt from Mcknight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hutchinson lands a shoulder strike.
Hutchinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hutchinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Mcknight.
A short uppercut from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Hutchinson.
Mcknight wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Hutchinson as the two fighters clinch.
Hutchinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hutchinson lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hutchinson just leaning against Mcknight, taking a breather.
Hutchinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hutchinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Hutchinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Mcknight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hutchinson scores with a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Mcknight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Hutchinson has closed the distance and engaged Mcknight in a clinch.
Mcknight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hutchinson - that landed with a thud.
Hutchinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutchinson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight blocks a body shot from Hutchinson.
Mcknight is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Hutchinson.
Mcknight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hutchinson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcknight prevents a body shot from Hutchinson.
Will Hutchinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hutchinson.
Hutchinson works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
Hutchinson is stalling here.
Hutchinson leaning against his opponent.
Hutchinson misses with a body punch.
Hutchinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?

Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hutchinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcknight has time to react.
Hutchinson works the jab nicely.

That has opened up Deshawn Mcknight's cut even more.
Mcknight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcknight with the counter takedown but Hutchinson avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut. Mcknight saw that one coming.

Hutchinson has managed to clinch.
Hutchinson tries to throw a body punch but Mcknight avoids it by throwing Hutchinson back against the cage.
A short left from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson tries to work over Mcknight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutchinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hutchinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutchinson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcknight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hutchinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Will Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Mcknight.

Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchinson lands a left hand.
Hutchinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hutchinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Hutchinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Mcknight's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Hutchinson. Hutchinson maintains the clinch.
Hutchinson lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hutchinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutchinson lands with a left to the head.
Hutchinson is pressed up against the cage. Mcknight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hutchinson down to the mat. Hutchinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcknight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Mcknight is rocked!
Will Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hutchinson clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hutchinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hutchinson can't find room to land a body shot as Mcknight controls the action.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutchinson lands a body shot.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcknight prevents a body shot from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hutchinson.
Deshawn Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcknight is trying to drag Hutchinson to the mat but Hutchinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Will Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Mcknight.
Hutchinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcknights head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hutchinson.
Nice body punch from Hutchinson - that landed with a thud.
Hutchinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcknight or not.
Hutchinson lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Hutchinson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hutchinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hutchinson effectively controlling the action here.
Hutchinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hutchinson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson lands a body shot.
Mcknight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hutchinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hutchinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hutchinson.
Mcknight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hutchinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hutchinson stalling.
Hutchinson can't find room to land a body shot as Mcknight controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hutchinson.
A nice left hand lands by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson stops a takedown attempt from Mcknight.
Hutchinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hutchinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hutchinson tries to work over Mcknight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutchinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Mcknight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hutchinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hutchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hutchinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hutchinson!