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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conan Barbarian (ranked 5517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 3168 p4p, 305 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Barbarian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbarian defends well and Hudson ends up having to push Barbarian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hudson shoots in and drives through. Barbarian sprawls well. Barbarian throws a big counter combination but Hudson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Conan Barbarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson. Barbarian scores with a three punch combo!
Barbarian stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. Barbarian cracks Hudson with a right hand to the side of the head. Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hudson scores with a takedown into Barbarian's guard. Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbarian swivels though and keeps the full guard. Barbarian 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. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss. Barbarian trying to control the position.
Barbarian is looking to stand up but Hudson isn't so interested in that idea. Barbarian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hudson manages to pass to side control. Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Barbarian defends it. Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbarian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbarian tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
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. Barbarian tries to kick Hudson off but Hudson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hudson is working for a kimura but Barbarian is defending it quite comfortably.
Barbarian wants to get back to his feet. Hudson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Barbarian regains full guard. Nicely done. Hudson has gone for a leg lock! Barbarian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson trying to keep a closed guard but Barbarian is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson has an active guard here but Barbarian has managed to pass into half guard.
Barbarian content to control rather than advance. Hudson is refusing to be controlled, as Barbarian sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hudson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbarian is working away from the top position though. Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Barbarian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground. Barbarian wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Hudson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Hudson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barbarian wants to stand but Hudson is controlling his posture from full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Barbarian both land. Nice combination. Barbarian leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hudson fails to land the takedown. Hudson takes one to the chin there. Hudson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Barbarian counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at Barbarian to acknowledge the strikes. Conan Barbarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson. Nice body punch from Barbarian. Barbarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hudson is breathing heavily. Barbarian throws a combination. Hudson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barbarian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barbarian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barbarian.
Hudson is rocked! Barbarian throws an overhand right that has Hudson reeling! Barbarian follows up with more punches and Hudson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conan Barbarian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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