PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Hudson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Casey
vs
Hudson

190 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
272 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey misses with a takedown attempt

so Hudson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.
Casey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson works over Casey with some ground and pound from guard.
Casey controlling Hudson's posture.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hudson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casey has escaped and now he's on top!
Casey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Casey has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Casey.
Casey throwing shots but Hudson is blocking nicely.
Hudson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Casey.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Casey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey is looking to stand up but Hudson won't let him.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hudson, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey wants to clinch

and Hudson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Casey!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey working to try and regain half guard.
Hudson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Hudson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Casey is on top in guard.
Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casey trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Casey landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
Casey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey is looking to stand up but Hudson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casey sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Casey just wasn't active enough.
Casey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 John Casey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Casey dives in and scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.
Casey is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Casey has managed to sneak the leg through.

Casey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Casey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Casey thows a huge punch but Hudson dodges it nicely.
Casey trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Casey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Casey is looking to advance position but Hudson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Casey tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hudson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Casey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Casey and Hudson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Casey manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudson is working away from the top position though.

Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold.
Casey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudson prevents Casey from improving his position.

Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hudson seems to be looking for submissions.
Casey trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Casey is pressing down on Hudson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hudson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casey has escaped and now he's on top!
Casey throws and elbow that misses. Hudson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casey's guard. Nice move by Hudson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Casey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casey manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Casey's guard.
Casey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Casey 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. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Casey.
Hudson checks a leg kick nicely.
Casey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hudson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hudson pinned against the cage. Hudson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hudson scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hudson has gone for a leg lock! Casey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudson's guard.
Hudson keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey wants to stand and escape but instead Hudson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Casey wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Casey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Casey's brow.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Casey's head.

Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Casey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Casey controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudson cracks Casey with a solid left hand.
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!
Casey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudson stands up over Casey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casey 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Casey!