PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Sukaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hudson
vs
Sukaka

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koji Sukaka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sukaka tries to keep at a distance but Hudson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sukaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hudson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hudson breaks from the clinch.
Hudson tries to bum rush Sukaka with a series of wild strikes but Sukaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hudson tries to clinch but Sukaka is having none of it.
Hudson tries to clinch but Sukaka moves out of range.
Hudson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hudson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson scores with a spinning back kick!
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sukaka gets a takedown into half guard.
Hudson pushes Sukaka off looking to stand but Sukaka dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Sukaka has control of the leg.
Sukaka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hudson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sukaka has a good base and remains in mount.

Sukaka has control of Hudson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hudson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sukaka won't let Hudson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Sukaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Sukaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hudson's face.

Hudson is rocked!

Sukaka quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sukaka but it's paid off an Hudson is forced to tap! Nice work by Sukaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Sukaka!