PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jude Cotterell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hudd
vs
Cotterell

189 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Hudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jude Cotterell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterell is looking to clinch.
Kyle Hudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudd closes the distance and clinches up with Cotterell, looking for a takedown. Hudd pushes Cotterell against the cage but Cotterell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudd.
Cotterell moves in looking to clinch but Hudd pushes him off.

Hudd gets the takedown into side control.
Cotterell tries to bench press Hudd off him but Hudd keeps the position.
Hudd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cotterell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cotterell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hudd connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cotterell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hudd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotterell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hudd working the ground and pound but Cotterell is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cotterell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cotterell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hudd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudd misses with the ground and pound.
Hudd working the ground and pound.
Cotterell is looking to regain half guard here but Hudd keeps moving and retains side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cotterell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hudd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hudd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cotterell is trying to defend but Hudd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cotterell is looking to escape.
Hudd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cotterell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hudd is breathing heavily.
Cotterell trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudd controlling the action here.
Cotterell pushes Hudd off looking to stand but Hudd dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudd prevents Cotterell from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cotterell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudd.
Cotterell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hudd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cotterell!
Hudd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cotterell tries to buck Hudd off but he can't manage it.
Cotterell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hudd. What's that going to do exactly?
Hudd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cotterell is looking to escape.
Hudd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cotterell can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hudd thowing shots but they're missing.
Cotterell wants to hold on but Hudd pushes him away.
Hudd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cotterell tries to hold on but Hudd postures up.
Cotterell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hudd.
Cotterell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
Cotterell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Hudd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cotterell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hudd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cotterell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cotterell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cotterell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hudd unloads with some shots from mount but Cotterell bucks and avoids them well.
Cotterell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cotterell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hudd.
Hudd avoids the attempt from Cotterell to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Hudd 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.

Cotterell wants to clinch but Hudd slips to the side

and Hudd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hudd stops Cotterell from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cotterell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cotterell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudd throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cotterell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudd moves out of range as Cotterell throws a body kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cotterell.
Cotterell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hudd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cotterell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hudd is not content to let Cotterell control the position.
Cotterell working away.
Cotterell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hudd can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Hudd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cotterell wants to control but Hudd is keeping him busy.
Hudd tries to buck Cotterell off but Cotterell is having none of it.
Cotterell misses with the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cotterell wants to clinch.
Cotterell shoots in for a takedown but Hudd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudd fails with the takedown
and Cotterell counters with a left and a right that stings Hudd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterell fails to land the takedown.
Hudd stuffs the takedown.
Kyle Hudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Cotterell.

Cotterell closes the distance and clinches.
Cotterell tries to pull guard but Hudd won't allow it.
Cotterell tries to stall but Hudd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hudd prevents the takedown attempt.
Cotterell prevents the takedown attempt.

Cotterell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotterell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hudd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotterell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hudd's head.
Cotterell cracks Hudd with an open hand slap.
Cotterell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hudd tries to avoid it but Cotterell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hudd to the ground. Hudd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotterell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotterell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotterell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hudd swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotterell.
Cotterell lands a nice shot that snaps Hudd's head back.
Cotterell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotterell but Cotterell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cotterell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hudd is fending him off so far but Cotterell persists. Nope, Hudd circles away and we're back to standing.
Hudd leaves Cotterell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hudd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cotterell is trying to defend but Hudd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cotterell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jude Cotterell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotterell.
Hudd shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotterell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hudd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cotterell!
Hudd dominating with strikes here.
Cotterell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hudd looking to finish with strikes here!
Hudd landing punches.
Hudd throws some wild stikes that Cotterell manages to avoid easily.
Hudd looking to ground and pound but Cotterell is blocking nicely.
Cotterell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hudd looking to control but Cotterell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Hudd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudd avoids the attempt from Cotterell to control.
Hudd throwing strikes here but Cotterell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hudd looking to finish with strikes here!
Cotterell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hudd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Hudd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cotterell is looking to get to half guard.
Cotterell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hudd.
Hudd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cotterell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cotterell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cotterell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hudd punching from mount but Cotterell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hudd misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Hudd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hudd thowing shots but they're missing.
Hudd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cotterell because Hudd loaded up on that one.
Hudd prevents Cotterell from getting the reversal.
Hudd dominating with strikes here.
Cotterell tries to lock up and control but Hudd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyle Hudd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudd throwing strikes here but Cotterell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hudd throws some wild stikes that Cotterell manages to avoid easily.
Cotterell working to try and regain half guard.
Cotterell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hudd.
Hudd thowing shots but they're missing.
Cotterell wants to control but Hudd is having none of it.
Hudd looking to ground and pound but Cotterell is blocking nicely.
Hudd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hudd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cotterell because Hudd loaded up on that one.
Hudd punching from mount but Cotterell doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Cotterell wants to try and get back to his feet.

Hudd is working for a guillotine from mount but Cotterell frees his head quite easily.
Hudd unloads with some shots from mount but Cotterell bucks and avoids them well.

Hudd moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cotterell has worked his arm free - good work by Cotterell!
Hudd throws an elbow but Cotterell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cotterell wants to control but Hudd postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hudd working the strikes but Cotterell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cotterell tries to kick Hudd off but Hudd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Hudd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hudd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Hudd!