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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fagan (ranked 1700 p4p, 204 weight class) and Jeff Hudson (ranked 1488 p4p, 180 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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171 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Fagan manages to retain guard.
Fagan has his feet on Hudson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Fagan.
Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan throws a right and a left that Hudson avoids nicely.
Hudson staying out of range there.
Fagan misses with a wild combination.
Hudson has a takedown stuffed.
Fagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagan jabs Hudson right on the nose. Hudson blinks but takes it well.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Fagan, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Fagan against the cage but Fagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fagan!
Hudson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
Hudson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fagan lands a slapping body shot.
Hudson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fagan is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Fagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Fagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hudson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagan.
Fagan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Hudson prevents Fagan from improving his position.
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Fagan defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fagan wants to get back to his feet.
Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Hudson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagan manages to get to full guard.
Hudson stops Fagan from standing up.
Fagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Fagan is looking to stand up but Hudson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fagan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Fagan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson prevents Fagan from improving his position.
Hudson is working for a kimura but Fagan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudson is controlling the pace.
Hudson is looking for a kimura but Fagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
Fagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fagan.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fagan pulls Hudson in close to prevent any damage.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Fagan wants to stand up but Hudson is controlling him.
Fagan 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.
Fagan seems keen to control Hudson's posture.
Fagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fagan 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.
Fagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hudson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fagan, as that shot connected.
Hudson throws a looping overhand right but Fagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fagan sprawls well. Fagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan misses with a wild body shot.
Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
Hudson looks to throw the jab but Fagan is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson blocks a jab.
Hudson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fagan defends it well.
Fagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fagan. That snapped Hudson's head back.
Hudson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan is trying to buck Hudson off.
Fagan is looking for a sweep.
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fagan is trying to improve his position.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagan is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson trying to control the position but Fagan is working away.
Fagan is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Fagan is not content to let Hudson control the position.
Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hudson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fagan is defending well.
Hudson misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan is trying to get back to his feet.
Fagan tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson wants to control but Fagan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fagan tries to bench press Hudson off him but Hudson keeps the position.
Fagan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hudson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fagan is looking to regain half guard here but Hudson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fagan prevents Hudson from improving position.
Fagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudson off and has taken his back!
Fagan biding his time, controlling Hudson.
Fagan is trying to stick to Hudson's back but Hudson is turning into Fagan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fagan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudson.
Fagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Fagan 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagan is working hard here to advance position.
Fagan wants to stand but Hudson is controlling the position.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Fagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hudson blocks a jab.
Hudson feints the counter takedown.
Hudson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hudson slips a jab from Fagan.
Hudson is looking for the big counter here.
Fagan missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fagan thuds his right hand into Hudson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hudson misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Fagan finds it's way through Hudson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan throws a right hand that misses
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown. Fagan fights it but they end up in guard.
Fagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson passes into half guard.
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hudson tries to keep at a distance but Fagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudson controls his hands.
Fagan lands a nice uppercut.
Fagan jumps guard but Hudson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fagan manages to break the clinch.
Fagan lands a body shot.
Fagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Fagan gets caught flat footed, as Hudson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson preventing the sweep.
Fagan pulls Hudson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudson stops Fagan from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Fagan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hudson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Fagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hudson is trying to break the clinch but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
Hudson is trying to pull guard but Fagan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fagan.
Fagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Fagan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson passes Fagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hudson misses with a hook. Fagan ducked under it nicely.
Fagan lands a jab to Hudson's midsection.
Paddy Fagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson moves away from the strike by Fagan.
Fagan looks to land a right hand but Hudson moved out of range.
Paddy Fagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Fagan avoids nicely.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fagan is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Fagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Fagan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudson in his tracks.
Jeff Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson throws a body punch but Fagan moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Fagan!
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RATING
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