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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Justin Hudson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Howell's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Howell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
Hudson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Hudson throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hudson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Howell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howell tries to get out of the position.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hudson being controlled for a moment.
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell decides to stand back up. Howell steps back and let's Hudson get back to his feet.
Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson throws a hook but Howell blocks it.
Hudson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hudson, pushing him back against the cage.
Howell blocking some punches.
Hudson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hudson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Howell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hudson throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily.
Hudson lands with a nice body punch.
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howell.
Justin Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Howell.
Howell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Howell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hudson pinned against the cage. Hudson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell gets a clinch.
Howell prevents Hudson from breaking the clinch.
Howell pulls guard successfully.
Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell looking to control.
Hudson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howell has his feet on Hudson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hudson throws a jab when Howell was well out of range.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson misses with a straight right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Hudson sneaks out the side door and pushes Howell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Howell fails with the takedown.
Justin Hudson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson misses with a looping right.
Howell scores with a takedown into Hudson's guard.
Howell landing with the ground and pound.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson wants to stand but Howell is controlling the position.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
Hudson wants to stand but Howell is controlling the position.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hudson is not content to let Howell control the position.
Hudson stops Howell from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Howell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Howell moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Hudson stuffs the takedown.
Howell moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Howell.
Howell moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Howell shoots in but Hudson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hudson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howell clinches.
Hudson avoiding damage as Howell throws knees to the body.
Howell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hudson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howell tries to pull guard but Hudson won't allow it.
Hudson is trying to break free.
Howell trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hudson lands a really nice looking cross but Howell seems unphased.
Howell moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Hudson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howell backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by Howell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howell.
Hudson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A choreographed right hand from Hudson misses the target.
Howell slips a straight right by Hudson.
Howell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hudson's guard.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Hudson defends it.
Hudson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hudson tries to kick Howell off but Howell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudson is trying to stand.
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howell prevents Hudson from standing back up.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Hudson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hudson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Howell.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
Nice defenses there by Howell.
Howell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hudson is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Hudson circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hudson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Howell fails to land the takedown.
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
Hudson tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hudson looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.
Howell avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Howell feints and as Hudson raises his hands in defense, Howell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hudson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howell is controlling him.
Hudson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudson is keeping the position for now.
Howell landing with the ground and pound.
Howell wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Howell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hudson misses with a looping left.
Dave Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hudson as he avoids it easily.
Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell keeps control of Hudson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hudson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Justin Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Howell.
Howell prevents Hudson from breaking the clinch.
Hudson tries to break the clinch but Howell is controlling the position.
Hudson is trying to break free.
Hudson can't break the clinch.
Hudson stops a takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell keeps control of Hudson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howell stands up and beckons Hudson to join him on the feet.
Howell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hudson takes a step back to recover.
Hudson lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hudson misses with the combination.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson looks to land a right hand but Howell moved out of range.
Nice body kick from Howell.
Howell looks for a takedown but Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Howell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howell looking to control but Hudson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hudson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howell.
Howell is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
Howell forces his way into half guard.
Howell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hudson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to stand up here but Howell is controlling him well.
Howell is looking to advance position but Hudson won't allow it.
Dave Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howell is working for a kimura but Hudson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudson pushes Howell off and gets back to his feet.
Justin Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hudson misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howell.
Howell clinches.
Howell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howell breaks from the clinch.
Hudson throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Hudson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howell can pounce on him.
Justin Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hudson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
Howell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hudson is keeping busy.
Hudson manages to break the clinch.
Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell.
Hudson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howell advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Howell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howell 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Howell!
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hype
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