PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sax
vs
Huddlestone

181 cm
38
190 lbs
20 - 27 - 1

190 cm
29
186 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huddlestone stuffs the takedown attempt from Sax. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.
Huddlestone throws a combination that misses

and Sax counters by moving into the clinch.
Sax is looking to take this one to the mat.

Huddlestone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sax misses with a takedown attempt - Huddlestone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Huddlestone does no damage.
Sax scoring well with a low kick there.
Huddlestone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sax backs up against the cage.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huddlestone lands a leg kick that knocks Sax off balance momentarily.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sax, right into the meat.
Huddlestone misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huddlestone, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sax throws a solid leg kick but Huddlestone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sax.
Sax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Standard Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Huddlestone throws a series of punches but Sax avoids them all with ease.
Sax throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huddlestone counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Huddlestone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huddlestone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sax.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huddlestone tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huddlestone to the ground. Huddlestone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huddlestone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Huddlestone!
Huddlestone has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Huddlestone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sax decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Huddlestone's guard.
Huddlestone wants to stand up but Sax is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huddlestone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sax tries to free his leg and advance position but Huddlestone is retaining full guard.
Huddlestone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sax is one step ahead there.

Sax has gone for a leg lock! Huddlestone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sax's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Sax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huddlestone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
Huddlestone throwing strikes from guard but Sax blocks nicely.
Sax wants to get back to his feet but Huddlestone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huddlestone wants to get up but he can't break Sax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Huddlestone stands up from Sax's guard - Huddlestone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Huddlestone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone cracks a nice hook into Sax's ribs.
Sax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sax.
Sax shoots in and drives through. Huddlestone sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone is looking to slow Sax down with leg kicks.
Huddlestone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huddlestone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Huddlestone. That snapped Sax's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tom Huddlestone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sax is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huddlestone's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Huddlestone gets full guard.
Sax wants to control from the top but Huddlestone keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sax wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
Huddlestone wants to stand and escape but Sax is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sax is looking to work some ground and pound but Huddlestone has wrist control.
Huddlestone is adopting a defensive guard.
Huddlestone wants to stand but Sax is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Huddlestone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sax moves out of range of the body kick.
Huddlestone lands with a kick to the temple. Sax shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Huddlestone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huddlestone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Huddlestone. Those never looked like landing.
Sax connects with an inside leg kick.
Huddlestone connects with an inside leg kick.
Huddlestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Sax blocks a head kick by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone misses with the combination.
Sax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huddlestone. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sax makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sax goes for a double leg but Huddlestone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huddlestone continues to drive forward.
Sax has had enough of the clinch but Huddlestone keeps him there for the moment.
Sax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huddlestone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax can't get the takedown.

Huddlestone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huddlestone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sax back to the cage. Huddlestone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huddlestone falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sax counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sax.
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!
Sax wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
Sax prevents Huddlestone from getting back to his feet.

Sax drops back, looking for a kneebar! Huddlestone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Huddlestone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Huddlestone!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sax!
Sax really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huddlestone is landing with some decent strikes but Sax is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Huddlestone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sax's face.
Sax is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone with shots to the head and body - Sax looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sax bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sax!
Huddlestone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huddlestone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huddlestone lands a nice shot to the head.
Huddlestone tries to control but Sax wriggling away.
Huddlestone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sax hang on?
Sax sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sax kicks off Huddlestone and gets to his feet.
Sax throws a leg kick but Huddlestone moved away.
Huddlestone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Huddlestone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax goes for a takedown attempt but Huddlestone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sax moves out of range as Huddlestone throws a body kick.

Huddlestone takes the fight into the clinch.

Huddlestone manages to break the clinch.
Sax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huddlestone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huddlestone throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
Sax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huddlestone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huddlestone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Huddlestone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone lands a two punch combo.
Sax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.
Huddlestone misses with a head kick.
Huddlestone throws a head kick that misses.
Huddlestone lands with a right hand.
Huddlestone cracks the inside of Sax's front leg.
Huddlestone throws a sloppy head kick and Sax moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sax avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax has his takedown stuffed
and Huddlestone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huddlestone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sax misses with a takedown attempt
and Huddlestone counters with a left and a right that stings Sax.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huddlestone lands a head kick. Sax smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huddlestone misses the body punch
and Sax counters with a left to the body.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown but Huddlestone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huddlestone tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huddlestone misses with a wild combination.
Huddlestone scores with a nice right hand.
Huddlestone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amin Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Huddlestone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huddlestone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huddlestone stops a takedown attempt from Sax.

Huddlestone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huddlestone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sax.
Huddlestone swinging wildly here.
Sax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huddlestone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huddlestone finds it's way round the side to connect with Sax's head.

Huddlestone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huddlestone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sax goes for a takedown attempt but Huddlestone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sax rather than just go for the knockout.
Huddlestone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huddlestone throws a sloppy head kick
and Sax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huddlestone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huddlestone looks to land a combination but Sax avoids it well.
Sax misses with a takedown
and Huddlestone counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sax is defended easily by Huddlestone.
A leg kick checked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone fails to land with a series of punches.
Tom Huddlestone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huddlestone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huddlestone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Sax fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huddlestone sprawls well initially but Sax persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone pushes Sax off looking to stand but Sax dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Huddlestone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huddlestone 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Huddlestone!
Post fight, an emotional Tom Huddlestone said 'i wanna move down to 185 for one fight and thats to fight amin sax hes a entertainer and so am i..lets do it'.