PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Kanoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson's entrance music is Roll Over DJ. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Hudson
vs
Kanoa

183 cm
29
185 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

183 cm
28
180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Kanoa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hudson.
Kanoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Kanoa.
Kanoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanoa. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Kanoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hudson slips a straight right by Kanoa.
Hudson slips a straight right by Kanoa.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Kanoa sprawls well.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kanoa fakes the leg kick and cracks Hudson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanoa throws a shot from downtown. Hudson moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Kanoa sprawls well.
Kanoa throws a series of punches but Hudson avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Kanoa misses.
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Hudson throws a hook but Kanoa blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Kanoa. No joy for Hudson on that attempt.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanoa leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson moves out of range as Kanoa strikes.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Kanoa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!

Hudson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanoa quickly recovers to half guard.
Kanoa tries to get to full guard but Hudson has control of the leg.
Kanoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanoa wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Kanoa keeps moving.
Hudson throws a strike but Kanoa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hudson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kanoa is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Kanoa trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Kanoa controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kanoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Kanoa as Hudson shoots in.
Kimo Kanoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hudson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kanoa.
Hudson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson wants to control from the top but Kanoa keeps moving.
Hudson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kanoa is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimo Kanoa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kanoa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hudson misses the target.
Kanoa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Kanoa slips the punch.
Gary Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanoa throws a front kick aimed at Hudson's knee but Hudson avoids it well.
Kanoa looks to land a combination but Hudson avoids it well.
Kanoa thows a body shot but no joy.
Kanoa throws a one two combo.
Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Hudson works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hudson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanoa doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kanoa's half guard.
Hudson wants to control but Kanoa is keeping him busy.

Hudson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kanoa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hudson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Hudson!
Gary Hudson retains his middleweight title!
Gary Hudson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.