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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shock DaSystem (ranked 7318 p4p, 389 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 3932 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shock DaSystem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hudson fails with the takedown and DaSystem counters with a two punch combo. Hudson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt and DaSystem counters with a right hand to the body. Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DaSystem swivels and escapes. DaSystem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson. Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DaSystem tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DaSystem to the ground. DaSystem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. DaSystem stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. Hudson misses with a takedown attempt and DaSystem counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at DaSystem to acknowledge the strikes. Hudson misses with a takedown and DaSystem counters with a one-two to the body. DaSystem misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hudson goes for a double leg but DaSystem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaSystem continues to drive forward. Hudson looks winded! DaSystem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DaSystem feints a jab promting Hudson to slip. DaSystem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hudson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and DaSystem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaSystem is looking to slow Hudson down with leg kicks. DaSystem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hudson to the mat! Hudson manages to get full guard. DaSystem wants to stand but Hudson is controlling his posture from full guard. Hudson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DaSystem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DaSystem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. DaSystem trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom. DaSystem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. DaSystem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. DaSystem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hudson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DaSystem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaSystem has managed to get both his arms back between Hudson's legs - danger averted. Hudson controls DaSystem momentarily but DaSystem frees himself. Hudson working for a triangle but DaSystem defends it easily.
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DaSystem defends it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DaSystem working some strikes from top position. DaSystem looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson working a defensive guard here.
DaSystem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground. DaSystem scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that DaSystem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. DaSystem wants to get up but he can't break Hudson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. DaSystem works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard. DaSystem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hudson's guard. Hudson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DaSystem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hudson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DaSystem defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DaSystem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. DaSystem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. DaSystem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaSystem has managed to get both his arms back between Hudson's legs - danger averted. DaSystem wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. DaSystem stands up over Hudson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hudson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DaSystem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DaSystem works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard. Hudson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock DaSystem dominated that round. 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.
Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. DaSystem lands a jab to the head.
DaSystem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shock DaSystem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. DaSystem works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson shoots in but DaSystem avoids the takedown attempt easily. Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson. Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by DaSystem. Hudson is breathing heavily. DaSystem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hudson shoots and misses and DaSystem counters with a one-two to the body. Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown. DaSystem tries to sprawl out of it but Hudson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DaSystem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. DaSystem dives in and scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hudson looking for a guillotine here but DaSystem defends easily.
DaSystem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. DaSystem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around? Hudson has his foot on DaSystem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaSystem works his way back into a safe position though. DaSystem looking to pass the guard. DaSystem lands a couple of elbows. DaSystem wanted to stand there but Hudson had control of the position. DaSystem lands a couple of digs. DaSystem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. DaSystem with a nice head shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DaSystem is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DaSystem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hudson keeping moving, preventing DaSystem from controlling successfully. Hudson has his foot on DaSystem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaSystem works his way back into a safe position though. DaSystem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hudson working for a triangle but DaSystem defends it easily.
DaSystem lands a couple of elbows. DaSystem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. DaSystem wanted to stand there but Hudson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hudson has DaSystem pulled in close to control his posture. DaSystem tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard. DaSystem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hudson pulls DaSystem in close to his closed guard and prevents DaSystem from doing any damage or advancing position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells DaSystem's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock DaSystem dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DaSystem but DaSystem pushes him off and we're back to square one. DaSystem half committed to a counter leg kick. Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but DaSystem circles away. As Hudson looks to move away, DaSystem throws a big counter combo but Hudson just gets out of the way. DaSystem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt. Shock DaSystem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson. Hudson dodges the punch combination from DaSystem.
Hudson with the counter takedown but DaSystem avoids it easily. Hudson dives in for a single leg takedown but DaSystem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - DaSystem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but DaSystem sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and DaSystem counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at DaSystem to acknowledge the strikes. Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaSystem throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.
DaSystem lands with a nice body kick. Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. DaSystem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudson manages to circle out of the way. DaSystem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shock DaSystem is winning the standup battle so far. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by DaSystem. DaSystem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hudson takes a step back to recover. Saul Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hudson has his takedown stuffed and DaSystem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. DaSystem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. DaSystem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working. DaSystem tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. DaSystem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DaSystem is chipping away with strikes.
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! DaSystem controls the position from side control. DaSystem landing a few strikes. DaSystem swings around for an armbar but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DaSystem's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hudson stops DaSystem from standing up. Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to DaSystem's brow. Hudson prevents DaSystem from getting back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hudson slips nicely into half guard. Hudson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. DaSystem is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Hudson! A victorious Saul Hudson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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