PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hudock
vs
Monroe

188 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hudock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudock is just out of range.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hudock.
Hudock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe throws the left hand but Hudock avoids the punch easily.
Hudock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Hudock fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hudock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hudock.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Hudock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hudock.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudock blocks a jab.
Hudock lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries to bum rush Hudock with a series of wild strikes but Hudock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe swings for the body but Hudock moves out of range.
Hudock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe sizes up Hudock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Hudock fails with the takedown.
Hudock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hudock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Hudock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Hudock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe slips a straight right by Hudock.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudock.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Hudock ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Hudock ducks down to avoid it.
Hudock staying out of range there.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Hudock does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.

It looks like Jack Hudock has been cut.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Hudock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe lunges at Hudock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hudock's hand.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Hudock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe throws a body punch but Hudock moves out of range.
Hudock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hudock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Hudock ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
A left lands for Monroe.
Hudock shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hudock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Hudock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hudock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monroe throws a body punch but Hudock moves out of range.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudock misses with a few strikes there.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hudock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hudock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hudock's defenses.

Hudock is rocked!
Hudock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hudock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hudock trying to move into half guard but instead Monroe has managed to sweep!

Hudock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hudock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudock keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe wants to stand but Hudock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Monroe gets to his feet - Hudock follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudock counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Hudock misses with an uppercut.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock walks into a left hand.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hudock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hudock catches Monroe right on the button with a cross.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hudock to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudock misses with a looping right.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe swings for the body but Hudock moves out of range.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hudock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Hudock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudock.
Hudock throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock lands an overhand right.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudock manages to avoid it.
Hudock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hudock connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Hudock misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Hudock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudock missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Hudock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Hudock with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monroe slips a jab from Hudock.
Hudock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hudock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hudock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hudock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monroe misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Hudock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hudock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudock somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hudock. Hudock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hudock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monroe misses with a hook
letting Hudock counter with a right hand.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monroe as he jumps to the side.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.

Hudock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monroe is trying to defend but Hudock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hudock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monroe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monroe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Monroe decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hudock punishes Monroe's body with a nice straight punch.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
Hudock avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monroe as he jumps to the side.
Hudock moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudock throws out a powerful jab.
Hudock connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudock was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hudock throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hudock.
Hudock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Hudock's head but Hudock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudock.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudock.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.

Hudock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hudock pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Monroe pushes Hudock off and gets back to his feet.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hudock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudock lands the left hand.
Hudock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hudock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Hudock misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a left and a right that stings Hudock.
Jack Hudock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Hudock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudock takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hudock misses with an uppercut
and Hudock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hudock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hudock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hudock misses with a straight left.
No luck for Hudock with that takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Hudock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hudock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.