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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaire Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Son Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by Trials and Tribulations. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaire Hudson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Son Kim! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kim dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Kim looking to score a takedown here. Hudson is defending well but Kim drives through and ends up in Hudson's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hudson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hudson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hudson! Hudson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kim is looking for a sweep. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hudson wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kim is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hudson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hudson's back! Kim not allowing Hudson to control his hands. Kim controlling the position well here. Hudson rolled but Kim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kim looking to break Hudson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hudson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kim will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim is looking for the choke from the back position but Hudson is controlling his hands well. Hudson trying to control the position but Kim manages to sink in the hooks. Hudson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kim.
Hudson staying busy and making it hard for Kim to control. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hudson tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson is trying to stand back up. Kim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hudson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hudson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hudson for a finish. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Son Kim dominated that round. That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hudson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Hudson avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson misses with the combination.
Kim moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kim is trying to drag Hudson to the mat but Hudson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hudson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Bo Son Kim has got the better of the ground game so far. Hudson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Hudson can't escape the position.
Kim is landing with strikes. Hudson can't take much more of this.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim working for the choke. Hudson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. Hudson wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim tries to stand and escape but Hudson is controlling the position. Kim stalling. Hudson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zaire Hudson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but Hudson sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hudson tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Zaire Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Son Kim. Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim rushes Hudson and presses him up against the cage. Kim avoiding damage.
Hudson is trying to stall.
Hudson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kim jumps into guard, dragging Hudson to the mat.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Son Kim 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!
Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kim works his way into full mount! Kim looking to control but Hudson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kim controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hudson wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hudson wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away. Hudson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Kim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hudson really wants to buck Kim off and get back to his feet. Kim lands a big shot there that rocks Hudson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson is looking to get to half guard. Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hudson tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Hudson is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea. Zaire Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bo Son Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kim wants to take Hudson's back here but Hudson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Bo Son Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kim 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Son Kim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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