PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hudak (ranked 2346 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Darwin Budluvski (ranked 106 p4p, 183 weight class). Darwin Budluvski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hudak
vs
Budluvski

174 cm
29
150
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
42
165
32 - 23 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudak was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.

Hudak instigates a clinch.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Budluvski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Hudak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudak. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hudak. Beautiful body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budluvski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budluvski can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Budluvski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Budluvski manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.

Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Budluvski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hudak's efforts to push away.
Hudak has Budluvski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budluvski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
Budluvski wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Hudak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budluvski did well to prevent Hudak getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Budluvski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Budluvski defends the submission attempt.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Budluvski dodges it nicely.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
Budluvski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hudak prevents Budluvski from standing back up.

Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Budluvski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak slips a nice elbow through Budluvski's hands, connecting with Budluvski's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.

Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hudak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hudak is working for an americana but Budluvski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hudak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Hudak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Hudak is controlling him.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Hudak with a series of wild strikes but Hudak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Hudak avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudak checks it well.
Hudak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.

Hudak shoots in and bounces Budluvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Hudak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Budluvski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Budluvski in his guard.

Hudak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak managing to control the position.
Budluvski wants to stand but Hudak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Budluvski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hudak has an active guard here but Budluvski has managed to pass into half guard.
Budluvski tries to stand and escape but Hudak is controlling the position.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Budluvski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.

Budluvski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Budluvski gets caught napping as Hudak dives in and scores a takedown. Budluvski manages to retain guard.
Hudak is stalling in the full guard.
Hudak stops Budluvski from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudak trying to control but Budluvski is working from the bottom.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hudak is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hudak misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Budluvski.
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hudak swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Hudak coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudak. That did some damage!
Hudak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudak there as he acknowledges the shot.
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Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hudak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budluvski as he avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski stuns Hudak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hudak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudak moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hudak checks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budluvski swings for the body but Hudak moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hudak blocks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Hudak moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Hudak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Hudak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hudak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Hudak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.

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

Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to stand back up but Hudak manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hudak crashes against the mat.
Hudak in side control, throwing shots but Budluvski defends.

Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Budluvski denies him.

Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Budluvski is not content to let Hudak control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Budluvski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.