PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hushovd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and elmo winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hushovd
vs
winter

190 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hushovd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, elmo winter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushovd scores with a three punch combo!
winter shoots for a takedown but Hushovd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hushovd throws a head kick that half lands.
winter misses with a takedown attempt - Hushovd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
winter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hushovd.
winter tries for a takedown but Hushovd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thor Hushovd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of elmo winter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hushovd.

winter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - winter lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
winter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hushovd is proving hard to escape from.

Hushovd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
winter doesn't manage to clinch there - Hushovd circles away.
winter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hushovd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
winter dodges the punch combination from Hushovd.
winter misses with a combination
and Hushovd counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Hushovd lands but winter takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Hushovd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
winter misses with a jab, cross combination.
winter swinging wilding here.
winter looks gassed!
winter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hushovd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of winter's head.
winter fails with the takedown
and Hushovd counters with a straight right hand.
winter tries to bum rush Hushovd with a series of wild strikes but Hushovd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hushovd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

winter working for a triangle but Hushovd defends it easily.
Hushovd is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hushovd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on winter, up you get!
winter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hushovd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
winter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hushovd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
winter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hushovd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on winter. That did some damage!
Hushovd is working the combinations to good effect here.
winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
Hushovd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hushovd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hushovd lets loose with a powerful body kick. winter will feel that in the morning.
Hushovd scores with a head kick.
winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
Hushovd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to winter's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hushovd!
A left and a right from Hushovd both land. Nice combination.
Hushovd throws a head kick that winter semi-blocks.
winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
Donk. Hushovd catches winter right on the button with a cross.

Hushovd scores with a takedown into winter's guard.
Hushovd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hushovd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down winter for as long as he can get away with.
Hushovd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hushovd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for winter on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hushovd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on winter, up you get!
winter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combo that has winter backing up. winter nods at Hushovd to acknowledge the strikes.
Hushovd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hushovd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
winter tries to roll over but Hushovd keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hushovd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hushovd decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hushovd dominated that round.
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.

winter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hushovd. That one must have hurt.
Hushovd misses with the combination.

winter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hushovd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from winter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Hushovd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hushovd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hushovd is trying to control but can't.
winter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hushovd blocking the ground and pound attempt from winter.

Hushovd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hushovd with a nice cross.
Hushovd tests winter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hushovd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hushovd.
A right-left combo lands from Hushovd.
Hushovd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thor Hushovd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hushovd scores with a three punch combo!
winter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
winter misses with a takedown
and Hushovd counters with a two punch combo.

winter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - winter lands in his opponent's guard.
winter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
winter wants to stand but Hushovd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hushovd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd is looking to sweep but instead, winter has passed into half guard.
Thor Hushovd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
winter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hushovd is trying to stand.

winter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hushovd keeping control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hushovd misses with a wild combination.

Hushovd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. winter sprawls well initially but Hushovd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hushovd stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
winter is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
winter is trying to maintain the position but Hushovd is very close to passing his half guard.
Hushovd trying to mount his opponent but winter defends it.
winter wants to improve his position but Hushovd is controlling well.

Hushovd decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A right-left combo lands from Hushovd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice combination there by Hushovd.

winter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hushovd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hushovd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
winter in side control, throwing shots but Hushovd defends.
Hushovd wants to control but winter postures up.
Hushovd is looking for a sweep.
winter scoring with punches from side control.
Hushovd tries to bench press winter off him but winter keeps the position.
winter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
winter tries to move to mount but Hushovd blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by winter.
winter throws a right and a left that Hushovd avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but elmo winter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A combination from Hushovd does no damage.
Hushovd misses with a series of wild punches.
Hushovd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
winter looks to throw the jab but Hushovd is out of range.
winter has his takedown stuffed
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
winter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
winter misses with a combination
and Hushovd counters with a head kick.
Hushovd lands a jab-cross combination.
Hushovd throws a front kick that sends winter stumbling back into the cage.
Hushovd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hushovd jabs at winter's body.
Thor Hushovd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
winter shoots and misses
and Hushovd counters with a series of strikes. winter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hushovd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hushovd pushes winter away with a front kick.
Hushovd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hushovd works over winter's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hushovd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hushovd lands in his opponent's guard.
Hushovd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hushovd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
winter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hushovd.
winter has his takedown stuffed
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thor Hushovd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of elmo winter.

Hushovd gets a takedown into half guard.
Hushovd controlling the pace.
Hushovd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
winter gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd wants to stand but winter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

winter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hushovd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
winter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

winter is looking for a triangle but Hushovd pushes his legs off easily.
Hushovd stands and throws winter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hushovd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
winter is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd controlling the position.
winter is trying to improve his position.
winter is trying to work for a sweep but Hushovd has mounted him!
Hushovd controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
winter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hushovd controlling his opponent.
elmo winter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
winter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hushovd controlling his opponent.
Thor Hushovd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Thor Hushovd just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hushovd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches winter on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Hushovd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hushovd 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Thor Hushovd!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Thor Hushovd!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Thor Hushovd!

Thor Hushovd wins by unanimous decision!