PBP Commentary

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

Cop
vs
Hudson

170 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

172 cm
23
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dario Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Hudson, which made it look bad.
Cop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hudson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Hudson connects with a body shot that sends Cop's belly button to the back.
Cop moves in looking to clinch but Hudson pushes him off.
Cop shoots in but Hudson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Cop backs off Hudson throws a huge counter combo but Cop manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hudson.
Hudson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cop at a distance.
Hudson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cop.
Hudson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cop clinches up with Hudson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cop misses with a body punch.
Hudson keeps control of Cop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hudson prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cop up against the cage.

Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Cop moves out of range.
No joy there for Cop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Cop.
Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cop lands a two punch combo.
Cop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hudson.
Hudson is looking for the big counter here.
Cop misses with a takedown attempt
and Hudson counters with a one-two to the body.
Cop is breathing heavily.
Hudson motions for Cop to come forward. Hudson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cop checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson lands a right hook to the body.
Hudson throws a push kick but Cop slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Cop blocks the low kick.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Hudson stalks Cop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cop's face. Cop staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Dario Cop has been cut.
Cop tries to bum rush Hudson with a series of wild strikes but Hudson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudson lands with a nice combination. Cop backs away looking to recover.
Hudson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Cop is rocked!
Hudson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Cop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hudson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cop tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson jabs Cop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hudson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cop! He's out on his feet! Hudson rushes in and drops Cop with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed Hudson!