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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. On his way into the cage it seems that Saul Hudson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Saul Hudson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance. Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudson misses with a hook. Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A momentary lapse in concentration from Hudson enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hudson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hudson wants to sweep but no luck. Hudson trying to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Hudson wants to sweep but no luck. Oliveira trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom. Hudson pushes Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Hudson. Dustin Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hudson takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. Oliveira leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Hudson pushes him off. Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hudson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oliveira moves into the clinch. Hudson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliveira after a bit of a struggle. Hudson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hudson ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Oliveira slips a jab from Hudson. Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudson. Oliveira slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hudson misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming. Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard. Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss. Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. This has been an exciting period of action! Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hudson moves nicely into side control. Hudson with the ground and pound but Oliveira regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Oliveira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. Hudson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson. Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Oliveira trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hudson wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position. Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Hudson throws a strike but Oliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oliveira wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Oliveira will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hudson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hudson preventing the sweep. Saul Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hudson is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hudson stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hudson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hudson cracks Oliveira with an elbow. That is naaassty. Hudson throwing shots but missing, from side control. Oliveira regains half guard, as Hudson was trying to land strikes. Hudson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head. Oliveira won't allow Hudson to pass to mount. Hudson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hudson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Hudson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Hudson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Hudson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth. Hudson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hudson looking to land elbow strikes but Oliveira uses the position to regain half guard. Hudson throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely. Hudson thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira is looking to control Hudson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted? Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though. Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hudson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard. Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hudson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Oliveira won't allow Hudson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead. Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson. Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though. Oliveira pushes Hudson off and gets back to his feet. Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira. Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hudson fails with a takedown attempt. Hudson missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hudson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hudson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hudson slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well. Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it. Hudson has his takedown stuffed letting Oliveira counter with a right hand. Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hudson throws out the jab. Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hudson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Oliveira is looking to control Hudson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted? Hudson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots. Hudson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hudson is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hudson thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Hudson has advanced to mount! Hudson throws a sloppy strike and Oliveira uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Oliveira has ended up in Hudson's guard.
Oliveira is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson. Hudson is working hard here to advance position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet. Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Oliveira! Hudson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hudson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Oliveira trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom. Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hudson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oliveira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hudson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson throwing strikes here but Oliveira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Hudson maintains control. Poor strikes thrown by Hudson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Oliveira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hudson lands a heavy elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hudson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Hudson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hudson misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming. Hudson tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard. Hudson is trying to get back to full guard. Oliveira trying to control the action but Hudson is working from the bottom. Hudson is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hudson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Oliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hudson is really struggling to control Oliveira but he's trying to hold on to the position. Hudson is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there. Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hudson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliveira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Oliveira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Hudson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Oliveira slips nicely into half guard. Oliveira passes into side control, despite Hudson's attempt to control the position.
Oliveira cracks Hudson with a big elbow. Hudson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action! Oliveira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Oliveira trying to control the action but Hudson is working from the bottom. Oliveira is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. Oliveira throwing strikes but Hudson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson with the ground and pound but Oliveira regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Hudson throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely. Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hudson with the ground and pound but Oliveira uses the opportunity to regain guard. Hudson throwing strikes but missing. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely. Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss. Hudson throwing strikes but missing. Oliveira controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hudson throws a strike but Oliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dustin Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hudson connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely. A punch combination from Oliveira misses. Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving. Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes. Oliveira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hudson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hudson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely. Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control. Hudson preventing the sweep. Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hudson throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Oliveira! Hudson wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Oliveira wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudson, not yet. Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Saul Hudson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Hudson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Hudson takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. Hudson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Hudson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Oliveira tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range. Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira moves out of range as Hudson strikes. The fighters circling - Hudson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Hudson shows good takedown defense. Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Hudson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Hudson! Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hudson throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Oliveira! Oliveira throws a strike but Hudson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight! Saul Hudson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hudson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Hudson! Saul Hudson retains his lightweight title! Saul Hudson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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