PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Kostakidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Hoodoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kostakidis
vs
Hoodoo

180 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Con Kostakidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sylvester Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodoo lands with a good body shot.
Hoodoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostakidis doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostakidis.
Kostakidis slips under a jab from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Hoodoo misses.
Kostakidis tries to clinch up but Hoodoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoodoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostakidis.
Nice cross by Hoodoo.
Kostakidis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kostakidis slips a straight right by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Hoodoo lands.
Hoodoo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoodoo connects with a crisp jab.
Hoodoo scores with a jab.
A combination from Kostakidis does no damage.
Hoodoo leaves Kostakidis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kostakidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo throws a jab when Kostakidis was well out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kostakidis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoodoo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Kostakidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodoo looks to throw the jab but Kostakidis is out of range.
Kostakidis could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoodoo looks to land a right hand but Kostakidis moved out of range.
Kostakidis defending well as Hoodoo loads up on a big left hand.
Hoodoo misses with a looping left.
Kostakidis blocks a jab.
Hoodoo with a jab.
Hoodoo looks to land a combination but Kostakidis avoids it well.
Kostakidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoodoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostakidis.
Kostakidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoodoo.
Kostakidis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoodoo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostakidis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kostakidis wants to clinch up but Hoodoo keeps it at a distance.
Hoodoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo misses with a body shot.
Hoodoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kostakidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Hoodoo misses.
Kostakidis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kostakidis tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Kostakidis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoodoo which made him look bad.
Kostakidis throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoodoo lands with a shot to the body.
Kostakidis tries to clinch up but Hoodoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoodoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostakidis moves away.
Kostakidis tries to move into range but Hoodoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostakidis avoids the body shot from Hoodoo.
A big right from Hoodoo misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hoodoo. No joy for Kostakidis on that attempt.
Kostakidis scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Hoodoo.
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!
Kostakidis blocks a jab.
Hoodoo throws out a loose jab but Kostakidis uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostakidis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kostakidis moves out of range as Hoodoo strikes.
Sylvester Hoodoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoodoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoodoo misses with a hook. Kostakidis ducked under it nicely.
Hoodoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kostakidis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoodoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a jab to the nose.
Hoodoo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kostakidis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoodoo lands a jab to the head.
Kostakidis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostakidis is breathing heavily.
Kostakidis misses with a looping left.

Kostakidis clinches up with Hoodoo and pushes him back against the cage.

Hoodoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoodoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodoo working over Kostakidis with some ground and pound. Kostakidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoodoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoodoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kostakidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoodoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kostakidis!
Kostakidis is trying to escape the mount.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoodoo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kostakidis's face.
Hoodoo scoring with strikes but Kostakidis is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Hoodoo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hoodoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostakidis.
Hoodoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostakidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvester Hoodoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoodoo misses with a straight right.
Kostakidis throws a combination that misses
enabling Hoodoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostakidis misses with a takedown
and Hoodoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostakidis tries to clinch but Hoodoo moves away
and Hoodoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoodoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostakidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostakidis ducks under a wild hook from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo tries to bum rush Kostakidis with a series of wild strikes but Kostakidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Hoodoo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostakidis slips under a jab.
Kostakidis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostakidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoodoo throws an overhand right that lands on Kostakidis's shoulder, as Kostakidis tries to avoid the shot.
Kostakidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostakidis with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hoodoo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoodoo cracks Kostakidis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoodoo tests Kostakidis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoodoo, as that shot connected.
Kostakidis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoodoo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Hoodoo.
Kostakidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoodoo.
Kostakidis misses with a takedown
and Hoodoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Kostakidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodoo scores with a one two! Kostakidis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoodoo stuns Kostakidis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostakidis tries to move into range but Hoodoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostakidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Hoodoo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kostakidis.
Hoodoo scores with a nice strike.
Con Kostakidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoodoo scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostakidis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoodoo scores with the left hand. Kostakidis knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoodoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostakidis doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodoo throws a combination. Kostakidis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoodoo with a nice cross.
Hoodoo loads up on a big right hand but Kostakidis slips the punch.
A jab from Hoodoo does it's job there.
Kostakidis walks into a straight right hand from Hoodoo.
Nice shot lands for Hoodoo.
Hoodoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kostakidis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoodoo clobbers Kostakidis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kostakidis wants to clinch
and Hoodoo counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoodoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Hoodoo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hoodoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Hoodoo - just one landing.
Kostakidis walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a right hook to the body.
Hoodoo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoodoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostakidis's hands.
Kostakidis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoodoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoodoo lands a body shot.
Hoodoo misses with a double jab.
Hoodoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostakidis.
Nice uppercut there from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo works over Kostakidis's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoodoo connects with a right hand. Kostakidis shakes it off.
Kostakidis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kostakidis takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostakidis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostakidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostakidis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoodoo cracks Kostakidis with a good jab.
Kostakidis slips a straight right by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kostakidis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Kostakidis.
Hoodoo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo tests Kostakidis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostakidis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoodoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostakidis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoodoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostakidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoodoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostakidis blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Hoodoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hoodoo lands a slapping body shot.
Kostakidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoodoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostakidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostakidis.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoodoo misses the target.
Kostakidis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoodoo counters with a three punch combo that has Kostakidis backing up. Kostakidis nods at Hoodoo to acknowledge the strikes.
Kostakidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoodoo misses with a double jab.
Kostakidis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kostakidis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hoodoo misses with the combination.
Jab from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoodoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostakidis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostakidis has his takedown stuffed
and Hoodoo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoodoo scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostakidis shoots in but Hoodoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Kostakidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot that snaps Kostakidis's head back.
Hoodoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kostakidis lands a head kick!
Hoodoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoodoo stalks Kostakidis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kostakidis's face. Kostakidis staggers backwards, shaken.
Kostakidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoodoo loads up on a big right hand but Kostakidis slips the punch.
Hoodoo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostakidis slips under a jab from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo misses with a body shot.
Kostakidis walks into a left hand.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoodoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostakidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hoodoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoodoo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoodoo thuds a left hand into Kostakidis's body.
Hoodoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodoo throws out a loose jab but Kostakidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoodoo with a nice cross.
Hoodoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoodoo. That snapped Kostakidis's head back.
A lazy left from Hoodoo finds it's target.
Kostakidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoodoo misses with a wild combination.
Kostakidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoodoo.
Kostakidis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoodoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodoo misses with a hook. Kostakidis ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Hoodoo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostakidis in his tracks.
Hoodoo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoodoo lands a head shot.
Hoodoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostakidis.
Kostakidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoodoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostakidis at a distance.
Hoodoo loads up on a big right hand but Kostakidis slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo scores with a hook.
Hoodoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoodoo digs a good body shot into Kostakidis's ribs.
Jab by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo scores with a nice head shot.
Hoodoo throws a looping overhand right but Kostakidis ducks down to avoid it.
Hoodoo misses with a straight right.
Kostakidis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kostakidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoodoo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoodoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostakidis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoodoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoodoo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostakidis's head backwards.
Hoodoo 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoodoo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Kostakidis is predictable there
and Hoodoo counters with a left to the body.
Hoodoo stuns Kostakidis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodoo takes a swing at Kostakidis's ribcage but misses.
Hoodoo misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostakidis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoodoo.
Kostakidis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Hoodoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostakidis doesn't seem phased though.
Con Kostakidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylvester Hoodoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoodoo. That snapped Kostakidis's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Hoodoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoodoo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Hoodoo!