PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 3445 p4p, 371 weight class) and Jeff Hudson (ranked 4837 p4p, 450 weight class). Heart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eric Church - Record Year. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Heart
vs
Hudson

180 cm
31
155 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

183 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Hudson is looking for the big counter here.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeff Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Hudson shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Heart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hudson throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hudson.
Hudson looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
Hudson walks into a left hand.
Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Heart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson shoots and misses
and Heart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudson in his tracks.
Hudson blocks a jab.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heart lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Hudson slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Heart. No joy for Hudson on that attempt.

Hudson shoots in and gets a takedown into Heart's guard.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
Hudson slips nicely into half guard.
Hudson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heart's thigh. Heart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Heart keeps moving.
Hudson pushing down on Heart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson wants to pass to mount but Heart is defending the position.
Hudson keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
That's time! Heart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Hudson shoots in.
Hudson looks for a takedown but Heart sprawls well.
As Hudson tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Hudson manages to avoid the attempt.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson.
Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around?
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heart is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Heart circles away and we're back to standing.
Heart sizes up Hudson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heart lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Heart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heart pinned against the ropes. Heart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.
Nice straight punches there by Heart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heart.
Heart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hudson.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Heart. Those never looked like landing.
Hudson takes one to the chin there.
Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown. Heart tries to sprawl out of it but Hudson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Heart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heart looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Heart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson thinks about the counter body kick.
Peter Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Hudson backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson blocks it.
Peter Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heart wants it to stay on the feet.
Heart leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heart's waist but Heart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Heart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heart misses with a hook. Hudson ducked under it nicely.
Heart throws a hook but Hudson avoids it easily.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heart's waist but Heart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Heart throws a jab when Hudson was well out of range.
Hudson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hudson scrambles back to his feet.
Hudson tries for a takedown but Heart circles away easily
and Heart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hudson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hudson is trying to control. Heart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hudson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Heart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Heart is having none of it.
Hudson stalling.
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson is trying to control. Heart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson trying to control from Heart's half guard. Heart has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson tries to free his leg and advance position but Heart is retaining full guard.
Heart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heart sprawls well. Heart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeff Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Heart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heart, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Peter Heart!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Peter Heart!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Peter Heart!

Peter Heart wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Heart was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.