PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly McFillin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Hudson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hudson
vs
McFillin

188 cm
22
234 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Core Tokyo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly McFillin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFillin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hudson sprawls well. He's pushed McFillin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hudson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McFillin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McFillin keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.

Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hudson trying to control but McFillin is working from the bottom.

McFillin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McFillin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hudson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McFillin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudson has managed to get both his arms back between McFillin's legs - danger averted.

McFillin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFillin is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McFillin has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McFillin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McFillin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but McFillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McFillin keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hudson wants to control from the top but McFillin keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFillin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hudson is aware though and is defending well.

McFillin looking for a guillotine here but Hudson defends easily.

Hudson drops back looking for a leg! McFillin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFillin manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into McFillin's guard.

McFillin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but McFillin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McFillin has his feet on Hudson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hudson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFillin's head.
McFillin wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy.
McFillin is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard.
McFillin tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.

Hudson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFillin has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFillin is trying to stand.

McFillin actively working from the bottom here.

McFillin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hudson working over McFillin with some ground and pound. McFillin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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.

McFillin looking for subs from the bottom but Hudson mounts him!

Hudson looking for a guillotine from mount but McFillin is having none of it.
McFillin can't escape the position.
McFillin regains half guard.

McFillin looking for submissions off his back.
McFillin looks gassed!

McFillin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudson slips a nice elbow through McFillin's hands, connecting with McFillin's forehead.
Hudson working over McFillin with some ground and pound. McFillin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFillin is not content to let Hudson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McFillin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFillin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hudson tries to clinch up.

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

McFillin is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.

McFillin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McFillin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudson trying to control but McFillin is working from the bottom.
Saul Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McFillin is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Hudson advances position into side control!
McFillin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFillin tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
McFillin is breathing heavily.

McFillin actively working from the bottom here.
McFillin is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hudson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McFillin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hudson has cracked it and McFillin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hudson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Hudson!
Saul Hudson retains his heavyweight title!