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Event:
NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1# 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.#T1# 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. #TD2# 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. #T2# 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. #SUB2# 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. #R2# 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. #T1# 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.#T2# 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! #R3# 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.#TD2# 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. #SUB2# Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Heart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# 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. #SUB2# 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. #T2# 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. #REF3# 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.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Madog
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1# Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hudson. Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hudson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch. Hudson 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. Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hudson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kennedy - the referee stops the clock and Hudson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kennedy. Hudson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hudson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy. Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it. Hudson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy. Hudson throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Hudson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hudson misses with a left hand and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kennedy misses with a body kick. Hudson lands the left hand. Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away. Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudson.#T1# Kennedy throws a push kick but Hudson slaps the foot to one side. Nice body punch from Kennedy. Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped Hudson's head back.
Hudson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses. A combination from Hudson does no damage. Kennedy scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Kennedy moves into the clinch. The referee calls for Kennedy to work.
Kennedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hudson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Hudson tries to circle away but Kennedy has him pinned against the cage. Kennedy has Hudson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hudson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2# Kennedy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hudson uses from the top position. #SUB2# Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SU# Hudson gets to his feet. Kennedy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Kennedy gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Kennedy manages to retain guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hudson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head. Kennedy working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #T3# Hudson postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow. Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kennedy keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass. Hudson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Hudson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kennedy throws a front kick that sends Hudson stumbling back into the cage. Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hudson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hudson lands a two punch combo.
#T4# Hudson lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection. Hudson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely. Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hudson.#CL2# Kennedy clinches up against the cage. Kennedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hudson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hudson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jeff Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.#BC2# Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hudson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hudson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Hudson ducks down to avoid it. Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Hudson dives in and scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#SUB2# Kennedy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hudson escapes and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kennedy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hudson's best efforts. Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hudson controlling the pace. Kennedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kennedy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head. Hudson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2# Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeff Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hudson controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hudson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hudson wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position. Kennedy is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up. Hudson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hudson wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving. #SUB2# Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hudson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Kennedy has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hudson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3# Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hudson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy. Kennedy looks to land a left hand but Hudson moved out of range nicely. Hudson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt. Hudson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hudson defends it nicely. Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it. Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy. Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson throws a leg kick but Kennedy moved away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range. Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy. Hudson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Hudson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy. Hudson misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back. Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Hudson misses. The fighters circling - Hudson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Nice body kick there by Kennedy. Hudson keeps the fight on the outside. Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kennedy lands with a nice body punch. Hudson lands a jab-cross combination. Hudson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hudson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hudson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kennedy misses with a body kick. A punch combination from Hudson misses. 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! Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab. Hudson looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well. Kennedy misses with a body kick. Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy. Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Hudson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kennedy misses with a low kick. Kennedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Hudson throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range. Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jab by Kennedy. Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy thumps Hudson with a low kick. Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Kennedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy. #T2# Hudson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet. Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Hudson moved away. 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! Kennedy leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kennedy avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hudson with a body shot. Hudson throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely. Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy is trying to counter with his kicks. Hudson throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease. Hudson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy. Hudson throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease. Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hudson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.#ROC2# Hudson is rocked!#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kennedy. Hudson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Oh Hudson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kennedy cracks Hudson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kennedy! Our winner, Steven Kennedy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1# Hudson scores with the left hand. Sexton knows he should have avoided that one. Hudson misses with the combination.
As Hudson looks to move away, Sexton throws a big counter combo but Hudson just gets out of the way. Hudson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hudson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hudson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sexton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sexton walks into a straight right hand from Hudson. Sexton lands a head shot. Hudson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sexton scores with a punch to the head. Sexton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A combination from Hudson does no damage. 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! Sexton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hudson at a distance.
We've been told by Sexton's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sexton stuffs the takedown. Hudson misses with a low kick.
Sexton connects with a crisp jab. #ROC# Hudson is rocked! Sexton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hudson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sexton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Sexton!
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1# Hudson slips under a jab. Hudson feints the counter takedown. Hudson fails with a takedown attempt. Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A little feinted left hand from Sakuraba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hudson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba. Sakuraba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hudson on the side of the head. Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away. Sakuraba works the jab nicely.#ROC# Hudson is rocked! Sakuraba cracks Hudson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hudson falls to his knees and Sakuraba doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba! A relieved looking Hayato Sakuraba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Black throws a looping overhand right but Hudson ducks down to avoid it. Nice sprawl there from Black as Hudson shoots in. Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Black tries to clinch up but Hudson circles away and keeps his distance. Black digs a good hook to Hudson's body.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.#CL# Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Black. A short left from Black. Black lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hudson backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Black gets through Hudson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Black tries to work over Hudson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right from Black on the inside. #T1# Black stalling against the cage.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black. Black prevents Hudson from breaking the clinch. Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hudson backwards. Black misses with the head strike.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Hudson tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage. Hudson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hudson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hudson wants to break free but Black has control.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2# Black cracks Hudson with a nice body shot. Black is leaning against Hudson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hudson is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position. Black working aggressively here.
Black lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black. A shot in the inside from Black. Hudson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black lands a really nice looking cross but Hudson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! Black throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Hudson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hudson wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Hudson is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Black gets full guard.#T3# Hudson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. Hudson looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hudson passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hudson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hudson throws a strike but Black avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard. Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Black is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4# Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Black is controlling Hudson's posture. Black keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass. Black wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment. Black keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Black dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hudson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hudson looks to move away, Black throws a big counter combo but Hudson just gets out of the way. Black throws a shot from downtown. Hudson moves away and avoids it. Black stuffs the takedown. Hudson keeps the fight on the outside. Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Hudson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Black dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hudson counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Hudson to acknowledge the strikes. Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2# Hudson gets the takedown into side control. Black tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1# Hudson throwing strikes here but Black is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hudson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Hudson breaks from Black's wrist control and lands an elbow. Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Black tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control. Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hudson. Hudson is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far. Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hudson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working. #T2# Hudson is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around? Hudson controlling the pace. Hudson wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well. Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson. Hudson is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position. Black taking some punishment here, with Hudson in his half guard. #T3##SUB2# Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hudson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hudson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Hudson. Black wants to get back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Black desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Black lands with a cross. Vlad Black is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hudson fails with the takedown. Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination! Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away. Vlad Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson. Jab, jab by Black - just one landing. #ROC# Hudson is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudson. Hudson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hudson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black. Hudson feints the counter takedown. Decent striking displayed by Black there. Hudson misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Hudson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hudson. #SUB# Black looking for a guillotine here but Hudson defends easily.
Hudson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Black wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment. #T1# Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there. Black keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hudson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Black is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it. #SUB2# Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well. Black is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Black is not content to let Hudson control the position. Hudson controlling the position. Black gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson.
Hudson not doing much here.
#T3# Let's hope that Hudson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Hudson prevents Black from standing back up.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard. Black is looking for a sweep. Hudson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson. Black is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Hudson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hudson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black. Hudson with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily. A punch combination from Black misses. Hudson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side. #T4# Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Black connects with a single shot there. Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black misses with a hook. Hudson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Black misses with a hook
and Hudson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudson. Black misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson fails with the takedown and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Vlad Black showed his dominance in that final round. I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vlad Black! A relieved looking Vlad Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 27
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Fagan gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Fagan manages to retain guard.#ES# 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.#T1# 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!
#T2##TD2# 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.#SUB2# 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. #T3# 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.#SUB2# Hudson is working for a kimura but Fagan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# 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. #T4# 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. #REF3# 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. #R2# 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. #T1# 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.
#TD2# 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.#SUB2# 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.#SUB2# 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. #T2##SUB2# 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. #T3##SUB2# 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.#SUB2# 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. #SUB2# 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. #T4# 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! #R3# 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
#TD2# 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. #T1# Hudson passes into half guard. #SUB2# 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. #ES# Fagan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL# 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. #BC# 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.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet. Hudson fails with the takedown.#TD2# 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. #T3# Hudson wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving. #ES# 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.#BC# Fagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# 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. #T4# Hudson passes Fagan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES# 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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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1# Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oddie is just out of range. Oddie tried to counter with a leg kick but Hudson avoided it. Hudson throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Oddie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oddie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hudson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oddie is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oddie works the jab nicely. Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Oddie scores with a hook. Whack! Oddie lands a heavy head kick that drops Hudson. The ref tackles Oddie to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hudson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bill Oddie! During a confident post fight interview, Bill Oddie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Shakhbulatov enables Hudson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shakhbulatov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Shakhbulatov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shakhbulatov trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Shakhbulatov working for submissions but it's allowed Hudson to get to half guard.
#SUB# Shakhbulatov looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shakhbulatov trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2# Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shakhbulatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shakhbulatov tries to get to full guard but Hudson has control of the leg. Shakhbulatov is not content to let Hudson control the position. Hudson stalling. #SUB# Shakhbulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hudson controlling the action here. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Shakhbulatov wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hudson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Shakhbulatov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hudson! Shakhbulatov cracks Hudson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB# Shakhbulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Shakhbulatov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB# Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura but Hudson is defending well. Shakhbulatov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hudson tries to buck Shakhbulatov off but Shakhbulatov is having none of it. Shakhbulatov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Shakhbulatov is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudson to see if he's OK.#T4# Hudson tries to bench press Shakhbulatov off him but Shakhbulatov keeps the position. Hudson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shakhbulatov off and has taken his back! Shakhbulatov is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Shakhbulatov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hudson gets his way!
Shakhbulatov rolls, trying to escape but Hudson keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson is not going to allow Shakhbulatov to sit and survive in this position. Shakhbulatov holding both Hudson 's hands and preventing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Shakhbulatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson. Hudson shoots in and drives through. Shakhbulatov sprawls well. Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shakhbulatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Shakhbulatov fails with a takedown attempt. Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet. Hudson throws a series of strikes that have Shakhbulatov backpedaling.
Hudson misses with a double jab
#TD# and Shakhbulatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hudson's guard.#ES2# Hudson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Shakhbulatov's shoulder, as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid the shot. Hudson feints a jab promting Shakhbulatov to slip. Hudson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakhbulatov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hudson shoots in and drives through. Shakhbulatov sprawls well. Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD# Shakhbulatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hudson's guard.#ES2# Hudson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shakhbulatov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Shakhbulatov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shakhbulatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hudson is defending well. Hudson tries to break free but Shakhbulatov pushes him back against the cage. Shakhbulatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hudson to keep the fight standing. Shakhbulatov gets underhooks to prevent Hudson's takedown attempt.
Hudson is trying to force a seperation but Shakhbulatov has the dominant position.#TD# Shakhbulatov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Hudson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shakhbulatov checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Shakhbulatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hudson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Hudson misses. Shakhbulatov attempts a counter takedown but Hudson avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Sloppy strikes from Hudson. Those never looked like landing. Hudson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hudson misses the shot to the body. Jeff Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shakhbulatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Shakhbulatov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shakhbulatov slips a jab from Hudson. Shakhbulatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Shakhbulatov moves into the clinch.#TD# Shakhbulatov successfully pulls guard.
Hudson looking to sit in guard and control but Shakhbulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shakhbulatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hudson keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Hudson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shakhbulatov has picked Hudson up and slammed him! Hudson can't keep hold of the triangle and Shakhbulatov manages to pass to side control! Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far. Hudson can't do much from the bottom here. Shakhbulatov wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy. Shakhbulatov is really struggling to control Hudson but he's trying to hold on to the position. Hudson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shakhbulatov connects with a decent elbow. #T4# Shakhbulatov working away. Hudson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shakhbulatov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Shakhbulatov working the head and body with strikes. Shakhbulatov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Hudson is looking for a sweep. Hudson stops Shakhbulatov from passing to mount. Hudson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shakhbulatov is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakhbulatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hudson off the cage and back into range.#TD# Shakhbulatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB# Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold. Shakhbulatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hudson tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shakhbulatov tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it. #SUB2# Hudson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakhbulatov pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB# Shakhbulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Shakhbulatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though. #SUB# Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shakhbulatov. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hudson trying to control here.
#SUB# Hudson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hudson reverses the position - he's now on top in Shakhbulatov's guard. Hudson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hudson wants to control from the top but Shakhbulatov keeps moving. #T3# Hudson preventing the sweep. Hudson trying to control but Shakhbulatov is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Shakhbulatov trying to control the position here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Shakhbulatov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Shakhbulatov 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. Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. Rustam Shakhbulatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jeff Hudson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2# Hudson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rustam Shakhbulatov. I think Hudson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hudson! Jeff Hudson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Woods scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range. Hudson misses with an uppercut. Hudson thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hudson throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it. Woods avoids the head kick by Hudson.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hudson tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Woods takes the fight into the clinch. Woods jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Woods drags the fight down to the ground.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woods has his hands on Hudson's head, controlling the position. #T1# Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Woods 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. Woods keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Woods has his foot on Hudson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudson works his way back into a safe position though. Hudson advances position into side control! Woods tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.#T2# Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hudson trying to control the position but Woods is working away. You can see the frustration on Woods's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hudson scores with punches from side control. Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hudson trying to control the position but Woods is working away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Woods tries to buck Hudson off but Hudson is having none of it.#T3# Hudson working away. Hudson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Woods is avoiding damage well.
Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Woods prevents Hudson from moving into mount. Woods trying to remain calm as Hudson controls from the top position. Woods manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Woods looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2# Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hudson defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Hudson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ickey Woods! Ickey Woods very nearly forgot to thank Knockdown Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC 52: Reaper vs Mikhasevich
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Gentili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hudson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentili somewhat. Hudson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hudson is looking for the big counter here. No joy there for Hudson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentili seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Gentili. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gentili fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hudson is looking to chop away at Gentili's legs. Hudson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gentili eats them both and turns towards Hudson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Gentili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hudson feints a jab promting Gentili to slip. Hudson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gentili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hudson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gentili. Hudson misses with a leg kick. Hudson misses with the combination.
Gentili misses with a takedown and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hudson as he avoids it easily. Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hudson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gentili has his takedown stuffed and Hudson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A leg kick checked by Gentili. Danilo Gentili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gentili has a takedown stuffed. Despite the aggression on Hudson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gentili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hudson. Gentili throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudson. Hudson lands with a good body shot.#TD# Gentili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hudson sprawls well initially but Gentili persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hudson is in trouble now - Gentili has advanced to mount! Hudson tries to hold on but Gentili pushes him away. Gentili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2# Hudson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Gentili has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hudson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gentili. Hudson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentili keeps working. Hudson working away. Gentili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3# Gentili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gentili trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gentili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gentili is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Gentili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Gentili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gentili is controlling Hudson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hudson wants to take a breather but Gentili is having none of it. Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gentili defending well though. Hudson passes the guard and advances to mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gentili tries to improve his position but instead Hudson has taken his back! Gentili trying to control but not successfully. Gentili tries to roll but Hudson sticks to his back.
Gentili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gentili looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hudson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Donk. Hudson catches Gentili right on the button with a cross. Gentili with a poor takedown and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hudson works over Gentili's head and body with a nice combination. Gentili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudson.
Gentili dodges the punch combination from Hudson.
Hudson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentili's hands. Hudson throws a series of punches but Gentili avoids them all with ease. Gentili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hudson. This has been an exciting period of action! Hudson swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Hudson. No joy for Gentili on that attempt. The fighters circle momentarily. Hudson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hudson connects with a leg kick. Gentili looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gentili dives in and grabs Hudson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes down on Gentili's head and hops out. Hudson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Gentili. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gentili avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Hudson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gentili. Gentili gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Hudson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gentili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hudson defends well and Gentili ends up having to push Hudson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gentili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hudson pinned against the cage. Hudson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gentili takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Gentili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hudson sizes up Gentili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gentili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gentili. Gentili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hudson circles away. Gentili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hudson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danilo Gentili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gentili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hudson as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Hudson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hudson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gentili crashing down! Gentili tries to stagger back to his feet but Hudson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gentili asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Hudson! After the fight, Jeff Hudson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Hudson scores with a four punch combination! Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGill on the side of the head.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from McGill enables Hudson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# McGill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Hudson 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGill keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# McGill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hudson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hudson scoring with some ground and pound. Hudson content to stall in guard here. Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGill's head.#T1# Hudson pushes down on McGill's leg and manages to get into half guard. McGill tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.#SUB# Hudson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hudson has cracked it and McGill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hudson! In his post fight interview, Jeff Hudson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1# Alviso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Alviso misses with a double jab.
Hudson throws a right hand that misses
and Alviso counters with a two punch combo. Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Alviso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hudson is fending him off so far but Alviso persists. Nope, Hudson circles away and we're back to standing. Alviso avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hudson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hudson grinds an elbow into Alviso's temple. Hudson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alviso's shoulder. That is not cool. Alviso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hudson not doing much here.
Hudson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB# Alviso actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Alviso actively working from the bottom here. Alviso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hudson trying to control but Alviso is working from the bottom. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Alviso is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Hudson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hudson postures up.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alviso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson wants to pass the guard but Alviso is keeping the position. Hudson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Alviso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Hudson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alviso dives on top into guard.#REVR# Alviso stops Hudson from standing up. #T3# Alviso lands a couple of elbows. Hudson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Alviso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hudson keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully. Alviso won't allow Hudson to sweep him here. Hudson has control of Alviso's left arm, preventing Alviso from doing any damage. Alviso postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. Hudson is trying to keep Alviso in close.
Alviso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Alviso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alviso stands up over Hudson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# Hudson keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully. Hudson wants to sweep but no luck. Hudson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alviso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Alviso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Alviso chips away with some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alviso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Alviso is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alviso landing some decent shots from guard. Alviso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hudson wants to sweep but no luck. Alviso chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Alviso dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Alviso swinging wildly here.
Alviso connects with a nice looking jab.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alviso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alviso lands a nice hook to Hudson's body. Hudson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hudson takes a swing at Alviso's ribcage but misses. Hudson misses with a wild combination.
Alviso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudson can do to turn this around? Hudson avoids the head kick by Alviso.
Jerome Alviso is winning the standup battle so far. Alviso throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Hudson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alviso's guard. Jerome Alviso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Alviso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hudson passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudson lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Alviso is not content to let Hudson control the position. Alviso is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Alviso looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Alviso gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Alviso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hudson uses it to pass to side control.
Alviso is looking for a sweep. Hudson works to advance to full mount. Alviso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2# Hudson prevents Alviso from getting the reversal. Hudson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alviso hang on? Hudson working the ground and pound effectively.
Hudson working Alviso over with strikes here. Hudson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alviso is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudson has a good base and remains in mount. Hudson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alviso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alviso tries to hold on but Hudson postures up. Alviso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudson fails to advance to Alviso's back. #T3# Alviso is working to get back to half guard.
Alviso is working hard here to advance position. Hudson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Alviso is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Hudson working for a guillotine from mount but Alviso is in no mood to give up. Alviso is trying desperately to improve position. Hudson tries to control but Alviso wriggling away. #T4# Alviso can't escape the position.
Alviso wants to control but Hudson is having none of it. Alviso is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hudson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alviso is trying desperately to improve position. Alviso is squirming around, avoiding Hudson's attempts to control the action. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hudson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hudson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Alviso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alviso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hudson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alviso throws out the jab. Alviso takes one to the side of the head.
Alviso digs a good body shot into Hudson's ribs. Alviso lands a jab-cross combination. A punch combination from Alviso misses. Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alviso on the side of the head. Alviso thows a left - swing and a miss! Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Hudson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alviso is trying to defend but Hudson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Alviso trying to get back to full guard but Hudson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1# The referee warns Alviso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alviso regains half guard. Alviso is trying to get back to full guard.#ES# Alviso pushes Hudson off and gets back to his feet. Alviso throws a lazy head kick enabling Hudson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Hudson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Alviso pushes Hudson off and gets back to his feet.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hudson avoids the head kick by Alviso.
Hudson feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Hudson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Alviso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Check out the look on Hudson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alviso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Alviso prevents Hudson from improving his position. Alviso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hudson wants to improve his position but Alviso is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hudson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Alviso scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Alviso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hudson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson has control of Alviso's left arm, preventing Alviso from doing any damage. We've been hearing that Alviso has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3# Hudson trying to keep a closed guard but Alviso is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Hudson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Alviso preventing the sweep. Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hudson wants to sweep but no luck. Hudson controls Alviso momentarily but Alviso frees himself. Alviso with a flurry of punches that miss. Hudson trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Alviso throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Alviso throws a big right hand that misses. Alviso preventing the sweep. Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alviso. Alviso postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. Hudson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudson, not yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hudson ducks under a wild hook from Alviso. Hudson throws a series of punches but Alviso avoids them all with ease. Alviso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alviso gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown. Alviso fights it but they end up in guard. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hudson throwing strikes but missing. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alviso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Alviso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Jerome Alviso showed his dominance in that final round. I think Alviso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Alviso! Jerome Alviso opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1# Ringo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ringo misses with a combination
letting Hudson counter with a right hand. Ringo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hudson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ringo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hudson drops his hands momentarily and Ringo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ringo throws a one two combo.
Hudson tries to bum rush Ringo with a series of wild strikes but Ringo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ringo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ringo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringo. Hudson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson. As Hudson backs off Ringo throws a huge counter combo but Hudson manages to avoid it all.#T1# Ringo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hudson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringo.#TD# Hudson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ringo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ringo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ringo is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it. #SUB# Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ringo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Ringo wants to get back to full guard. Hudson tries to pass to full mount but Ringo defends it. #SUB# Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Ringo is defending well.
Ringo controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB# Hudson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ringo has managed to free his arm - good work. Hudson wants to control but Ringo is keeping him busy. Hudson wants to pass to mount but Ringo is defending the position. Ringo 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 stops Ringo from getting back to his feet.
Ringo works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ringo scores with a shot to the body.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ringo sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hudson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hudson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ringo.
Ringo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ringo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ringo misses with a wild combination.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ringo sprawls well. Ringo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. Ringo throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ringo, as that shot connected.
Hudson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ringo misses with a hook. Hudson ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson moves out of range of the body kick. Hudson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Ringo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head. Hudson moves out of range as Ringo strikes. Hudson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ringo looks to throw the jab but Hudson is out of range. #T1# Ringo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Ringo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hudson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ringo throws out the jab. Ringo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ringo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2# Hudson is rocked! Hudson walks straight into a right hand from Ringo - that's dropped him! Ringo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hudson from any more punishment! Hudson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Ringo! Johnny Ringo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 34: Bush vs San Diego
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Shakhbulatov lands a right hook to the body.
Shakhbulatov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson. Shakhbulatov misses the shot to the body. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shakhbulatov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Shakhbulatov swinging wildly here.
Shakhbulatov misses the shot to the body. Hudson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Shakhbulatov connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Hudson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakhbulatov as he jumps to the side. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson. Shakhbulatov throws out a counter right but Hudson avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Hudson staying out of range there. Shakhbulatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson fails with the takedown and Shakhbulatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shakhbulatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudson.
Hudson shoots in for a double leg but Shakhbulatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little jabbing left from Shakhbulatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakhbulatov is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Shakhbulatov circles away and we're back to standing. Shakhbulatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shakhbulatov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hudsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Hudson shoots in but no luck this time. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakhbulatov. Shakhbulatov lands the left hand. Hudson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shakhbulatov pinned against the cage. Shakhbulatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Shakhbulatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hudson with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hudson fails with the takedown and Shakhbulatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Shakhbulatov digs a good body shot into Hudson's ribs.#T3# A punch combination from Hudson misses. Hudson takes one to the side of the head.
Shakhbulatov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hudson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shakhbulatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2# Hudson is rocked! Hudson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakhbulatov.
Oh Hudson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakhbulatov avoids it really well and circles away. Shakhbulatov scores with the left hand. Hudson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4# Hudson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shakhbulatov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Shakhbulatov! Rustam Shakhbulatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Hudson tries to keep at a distance but McGill has taken the fight into the clinch. Hudson blocking some punches.
#BC2# Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hudson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# McGill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hudson sprawls well initially but McGill persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McGill prevents Hudson from standing back up.
Hudson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Hudson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McGill is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGill preventing the sweep. McGill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McGill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hudson is pulling down on McGill's head. It's preventing any offense from McGill, at least for the moment. McGill postures up and lands a big shot to Hudson's brow. #T1# McGill landing with the ground and pound. Hudson looking to control.
McGill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Hudson is looking for a triangle but McGill pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hudson wants to stand up but McGill is controlling him. Hudson looking to control.
McGill is working Hudson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. McGill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McGill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hudson's head. Hudson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2# Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGill defends it easily. McGill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# McGill has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hudson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGill is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hudson pulls down on the head and he's put McGill to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hudson! A very excited looking Jeff Hudson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GFO IX: Hudson v Montgomery
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Hudson shoots in and bounces Montgomery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery. Hudson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Montgomery is trying to keep Hudson in close.
#SUB# Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hudson is working Montgomery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Montgomery is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hudson 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.#SUB# Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hudson trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. Hudson stands up over Montgomery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hudson won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here. Montgomery is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth. Hudson trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. Montgomery controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself. Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown but Montgomery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hudson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot. A punch lands to the side of Hudson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Montgomery scores with a nice strike. Theodore Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudson throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range. Montgomery misses with a straight left. Hudson feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# Montgomery cracks Hudson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD# Hudson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montgomery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montgomery keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass. Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hudson 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. Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #T4# Hudson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hudson looking to pass the guard. Hudson wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. Hudson advances to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard. Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done. Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery 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 round but I would say that Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod. That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nice uppercut there from Montgomery. Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away. Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hudson circles away quickly and effectively. Hudson walks into a straight right hand from Montgomery. Hudson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Hudson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hudson showed some decent athleticism there. Hudson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montgomery! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Hudson has hold of Montgomery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Montgomery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Montgomery is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jeff Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Montgomery has given up his back here. Will Hudson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB# Hudson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish. Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Hudson gets his hands free. Montgomery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Hudson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Montgomery has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Montgomery tries to break free.
Hudson trying to control.#SUB# Montgomery fending off the submission attempt from Hudson. Hudson is trying to stick to Montgomery's back but Montgomery is turning into Hudson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hudson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Montgomery.#T2# Montgomery looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Montgomery has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hudson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Montgomery is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hudson pulls down on the head and he's put Montgomery to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hudson! After the fight, Jeff Hudson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GFO VII: Bala v Montgomery
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1# Roberts misses with a leg kick #TD2# so Hudson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hudson controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hudson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB2# Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Hudson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Hudson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hudson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Roberts tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Hudson controls the position.#T2# Hudson is not going to allow Roberts to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2# Hudson tightening his grip on Roberts, looking for the choke. Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.#SUB2# Hudson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roberts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roberts for a finish. #SUB2# Hudson looking for the choke from the back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roberts trying to control the hands but Hudson breaks the grip. Roberts tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2# Hudson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Roberts has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hudson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Roberts taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hudson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Hudson! Jeff Hudson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFO IV: Knox v Pereira
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheedy sprawls well. Sheedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. Sheedy tests Hudson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sheedy connects with a body shot. Hudson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hudson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sheedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD# Hudson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hudson controls the position from side control. Hudson scoring with punches from side control. Sheedy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1# Hudson working away. Hudson working the head with strikes. Hudson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheedy, who protects the arm well. Hudson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sheedy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB# Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hudson working the ground and pound. Sheedy gets back to half guard.#SUB# Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sheedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson. #SUB# Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# Sheedy trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Hudson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sheedy defend it? Hudson steps over the head and cranks it - Sheedy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hudson! After the fight, Jeff Hudson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Bala lands with a shot to the body. Hudson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bala as he avoids it easily. Hudson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bala defends it nicely. Bala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away. Bala scores with a nice strike. Bala dips to his left and cracks Hudson with an uppercut! Bala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hudson doesn't seem bothered though. Sloppy strikes from Hudson. Those never looked like landing. Hudson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Saho Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson. Bala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head. Bala drops Hudson with a naaaaasty hook - Hudson is in real trouble here! Bala dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saho Bala! Saho Bala is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Saho Bala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GFO Challenge Pizon v For Real
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Hudson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Arm is concentrating on defense, preventing Hudson from advancing position. Arm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Arm defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson controlling the pace. Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arm is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Arm is having none of it. #T1##SUB2# Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Arm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arm wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hudson slips a nice elbow through Arm's hands, connecting with Arm's forehead. Arm trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
#SUB2# Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arm is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hudson prevents Arm from improving his position.#SUB2# Hudson is looking for submissions but instead, Arm has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hudson throws an elbow that misses. Arm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Arm!#REVR##SUB2# Arm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Hudson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arm is defending well. Hudson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hudson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Hudson! Jeff Hudson 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.
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Event:
DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Perrone tries to sprawl but Hudson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Perrone tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control. Hudson wants to advance to full mount but Perrone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Hudson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Perrone wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perrone is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2# Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone! #REVR# Hudson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Perrone looking to ground and pound but Hudson is blocking nicely. Hudson is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Perrone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2# Hudson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# Perrone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Perrone eventually gives up the hold. Perrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Perrone prevents Hudson from improving his position. Hudson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Perrone preventing the sweep. Perrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Perrone lands a couple of decent looking shots. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hudson holds on and takes a little breather. Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Perrone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrone. Perrone stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson. Perrone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Perrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hudson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Perrone lands a body shot.
Hudson's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hudson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hudson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Perrone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hudson swats away the attempt to clinch by Perrone. Hudson throws a counter combo. Perrone wants to clinch. Perrone stuffs the takedown. Pedro Perrone 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.#TD2# Perrone gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Perrone manages to retain guard. Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hudson looking to sit in guard and control but Perrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Perrone will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Perrone moves out of range easily. Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Perrone throws a right and a left that both miss. Perrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet. Perrone misses with a head kick.
Hudson unleashes a big counter combination but Perrone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Perrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson. Pedro Perrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perrone fails with the takedown. Hudson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Perrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hudson but Hudson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Perrone tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control. Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far. Hudson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Perrone is not content to let Hudson control the position. Hudson cracks Perrone with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2# Hudson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perrone has escaped the position, nice work there. Hudson lands a few punches from side control. Hudson wants to control but Perrone is keeping him busy. Hudson working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB2# Hudson swings around for an armbar but Perrone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hudson's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Perrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hudson wants to stand but Perrone is controlling the position. Hudson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perrone's guard. #REVB# Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Perrone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hudson is aware though and is defending well. Hudson lands a couple of elbows. Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hudson distracts Perrone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Perrone being controlled here, momentarily. Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hudson trying to control but Perrone is working from the bottom. Hudson wants to pass the guard but Perrone is keeping the position. Perrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson. Perrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hudson works over Perrone with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hudson is working Perrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hudson cracks Perrone with a solid left hand.#SUB# Hudson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudson has managed to get both his arms back between Perrone's legs - danger averted. Hudson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hudson lands a couple of elbows. Perrone trying to control the position.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound. Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hudson lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson connects with a couple of short punches. Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hudson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Perrone throws a right hand that Hudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hudson also avoids with ease. Perrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hudson goes for a double leg but Perrone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perrone continues to drive forward. Perrone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perrone's waist but Perrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side. Perrone looks to clinch #TD2# and Hudson counters with a single leg into guard. Perrone didn't expect that. #SUB2# Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone! #REVR# Perrone throws a strike aimed at the side of Hudson's head but Hudson avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson is trying to get back to half guard. Hudson keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB# Perrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hudson manages to get back to half guard. Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Hudson pulls Perrone in close to prevent any damage. Perrone trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Perrone throws a big elbow that misses. Perrone cracks Hudson with a solid left hand. Hudson is adopting a defensive guard. Hudson keeping moving, preventing Perrone from controlling successfully. Hudson wants to get back to his feet but Perrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hudson has control of Perrone's left arm, preventing Perrone from doing any damage. #SUB2# Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perrone defends it easily.#T3# Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Hudson wants to stand up but Perrone is controlling him. Perrone is fighting to break Hudson's control of his arms but Hudson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt and Perrone counters with a left to the body. Pedro Perrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.#TD2# Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perrone on his heels. He'll look to pass Perrone's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB# Perrone working for a triangle but Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson trying to control but Perrone is working from the bottom. #T4# Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hudson won't allow Perrone to sweep him here. #SUB2# Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone! #REVR# Hudson is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Perrone working away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Perrone. I think Perrone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1# Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab. Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jensen counters with a nice uppercut. Nice uppercut lands for Jensen. That snapped Hudson's head back.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Jensen, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Jensen against the cage but Jensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jensen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hudson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jeff Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hudson misses with a takedown attempt and Jensen counters with a left to the body. Harvey Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson. Jensen catches Hudson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC# Hudson is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jensen! Hudson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Jensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1# Mascot dives in for a single leg takedown but Hudson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Hudson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mascot to the mat! Mascot manages to get full guard. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mascot looks winded!#SUB# Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mascot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mascot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mascot! #REVB# Hudson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Mascot defends it. Hudson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mascot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson. #T1# Mascot wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
#SUB# Hudson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mascot is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hudson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Van Hoost pushes Hudson up against the cage in a clinch. Van Hoost fails to pull guard.
#TD# Van Hoost jumps guard and drags Hudson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hudson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Van Hoost keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. Hudson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hudson controlling the action here. Van Hoost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2# Hudson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Hoost is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hudson!
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