PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Hudson has chosen Roll Over DJ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Head
vs
Hudson

183 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
187 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Head stuffs the takedown.
Hudson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hudson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gary Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hudson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Head.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Head sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Nice shot by Head.
Hudson misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
A combination from Head does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Hudson.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Head throws a combination. Hudson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head scores with a jab. Hudson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Hudson throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head thuds his right hand into Hudson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hudson looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Hudson looks gassed!
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hudson on the side of the head.

Head clinches.
Hudson looking to slow down the pace here.
Head lands a body punch.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.
Hudson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Hudson's head back.
Hudson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head jabs at Hudson's body.
Hudson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Head misses with the combination.
A cross from Head lands.
Hudson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Head scores with a four punch combination!
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hudson walks into a left hand.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head dips to his left and cracks Hudson with an uppercut!
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson blocks the body kick.
Hudson looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Head swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hudson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Head is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hudson.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Hudson misses with a hook to the body
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.

Head clinches.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head is leaning against Hudson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hudson.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head avoiding damage.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hudson.
Head is trying to stall.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Hudson misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head throws a good cross that connects.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Head lands with a nice combination. Hudson backs away looking to recover.
Hudson misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Head connects with a body shot.
Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Hudson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Head.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head lands a really nice looking cross but Hudson seems unphased.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hudson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Hudson misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Head cracks Hudson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hudson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head cracks Hudson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Head lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hudson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Head.
Hudson misses with a series of wild punches.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hudson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head lands an overhand right.
Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Head.
Boot Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
Head scores with the left hand. Hudson knows he should have avoided that one.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head lands the left hand.
Head fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.
Hudson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Hudson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head sizes up Hudson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Head scores with a jab. Hudson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hudson misses with the body kick
and Head counters with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Hudson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boot Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head lands a jab to Hudson's midsection.
Hudson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
Hudson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson walks into a jab.
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hudson's head.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hudson doesn't seem phased though.
Head is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hudson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick by Hudson misses
and Head counters with a two punch combo.

Hudson gets the takedown into side control.
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head keeps Hudson under control for a moment.
Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Head pushes Hudson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hudson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Head is not content to let Hudson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hudson throws a strike aimed at the side of Head's head but Head avoids it well.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hudson throws a combination that misses
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudson misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a one-two to the body.
Hudson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hudson shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Gary Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head thuds a left hand into Hudson's body.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Hudson saw it coming and moves away.
Head digs a good hook to Hudson's body.
Head stalks Hudson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hudson's face. Hudson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hudson looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Head scores with a one two! Hudson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hudson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head throws a right hand that Hudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hudson also avoids with ease.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head cracks a nice hook into Hudson's ribs.
Hudson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a body kick that stops Hudson in his tracks momentarily.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Head counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head with a jab.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Hudson should have avoided that one.
Hudson wants to clinch
and Hudson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
Hudson misses with a hook to the body
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudson. That did some damage!
Head fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudson checks it well.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head lunges at Hudson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hudson's hand.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head connects with a jab.
Head moves away from the strike by Hudson.
Hudson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hudson as the two fighters clinch.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Head cracks the inside of Hudson's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Head, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!