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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak has Teteny up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudak tries to score a body lock takedown but Teteny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hudak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teteny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hudak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teteny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daaniel Teteny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Teteny jumps guard.
Hudak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teteny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny 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.#T1#
Teteny pulls Hudak in to control the position.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hudak postures up.
Hudak controlling from the top position. #T2#
Teteny is controlling Hudak's posture.
Hudak controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hudak 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.
Hudak preventing the sweep.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.#T4#
Teteny is trying to keep Hudak in close.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny is pulling down on Hudak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hudak, at least for the moment.#T5#
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Hudak
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Hudak pulls Teteny in close to prevent any damage.
Teteny looking to pass the guard.
Teteny showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Hudak looking to control.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudak pulls Teteny in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Teteny wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Teteny is looking to advance position but Hudak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (2) vs (4) Hudak
Hudak tries to control but Teteny wriggling away. #T8#
Hudak controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hudak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hudak wants to control the pace but Teteny is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Teteny tries to hold on but Hudak pushes him away.
Teteny prevents Hudak from taking his back.
Hudak looking to control but Teteny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teteny working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Teteny is just holding on here. Hudak manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teteny (2) vs (7) Hudak
Teteny looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Teteny staying busy and making it hard for Hudak to control. #T11#
Hudak avoiding Teteny 's attempts to control his hands.
Hudak really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Teteny.
Teteny trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Teteny is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Teteny tries to roll but Hudak sticks to his back.
Hudak keeps control of the position easily here as Teteny tries to buck him off.
Teteny is trying to break free.
Teteny trying to control the position but Hudak manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Teteny staying busy and making it hard for Hudak to control. #T13#
Teteny can't escape the position.
Hudak trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Teteny tries to escape the position.
Teteny staying busy and making it hard for Hudak to control. #T14#
Teteny trying to control the action but Hudak just sinks the hooks in.
Teteny is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hudak slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hudak looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak wins on points by 7 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Jamal Hudak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Water goes for a takedown attempt but Hudak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and pushes Water back into the cage.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water is working for takedown but Hudak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hudak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Water is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Water's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Water seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
Hudak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Water pulls Hudak in to control the position. #T2#
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Hudak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Hudak
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Water controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Water is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hudak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hudak has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (4) Hudak
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Water gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (4) vs (4) Hudak
Hudak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Hudak.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Water is looking to advance position but Hudak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (4) vs (8) Hudak
Hudak looking to control but Water is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Water is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Hudak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Water is looking to control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Water avoid being mounted?
Hudak trying to control from half guard but Water is working away.
Hudak performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Water is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Water is looking to get back to full guard here but Hudak has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (4) vs (11) Hudak
Water is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudak off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (8) vs (11) Hudak#T8##SUB#
Water working for the choke.
Hudak wants to control his opponent's hands but Water gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Water is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hudak turns into Water and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (8) vs (13) Hudak
Hudak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Water.
Hudak controlling from the top position. #T9#
Water is pulling down on Hudak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hudak, at least for the moment.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hudak stays in close to Water's body and controls the position.
Water keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak preventing the sweep.
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Water seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Let's hope that Hudak 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.
It looks like Hudak might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Water is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up.
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13##SUB#
Water looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Hudak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Water 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak wins on points by 13 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Jamal Hudak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Hudak up against the cage.
Hudak is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard successfully.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit trying to control the position.
Hudak won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit controlling Hudak's posture.
Shalit 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.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Shalit looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet. #T2#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit 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.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shalit 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.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T5#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Shalit pulls Hudak in to control the position.
Shalit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Hudak
Hudak is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Hudak is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Hudak denies him.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T9#
Shalit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Shalit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Hudak is in trouble now - Shalit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit wants to control the action but instead Hudak gets a body lock and reverses into Shalit's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (10) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit pushing down on Hudak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it. #T11#
Shalit controlling the action here. #T12#
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hudak! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (13) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hudak to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (16) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak trying to control the hands but Shalit breaks the grip.
Hudak tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit wants to control but Hudak manages to buck him off and is now in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) Hudak#T13#
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit has control of Hudak's left arm, preventing Hudak from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hudak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak postures up.
Shalit is really struggling to control Hudak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hudak 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 32 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Thayer against the cage.
#TD2#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thayer can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Thayer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thayer has an active guard here but Hudak has managed to pass into half guard.
Hudak is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to mount his opponent but Thayer defends it.
Hudak works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Hudak#T1##SUB2#
Hudak is working for a guillotine from mount but Thayer frees his head quite easily.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Thayer prevents Hudak from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thayer turns into him and now he's in Hudak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (5) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Thayer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Hudak
Thayer tries to control but Hudak wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hudak is trying to escape the mount.
Thayer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (8) vs (5) Hudak#SUB#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hudak's body.
Thayer is trying to stick to Hudak's back but Hudak is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (8) vs (7) Hudak#T4#
Hudak trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Hudak trying to move into half guard but instead Thayer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (7) Hudak
Thayer won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is pressing down on Thayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to improve his position but instead Thayer has moved into half guard.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T6#
Thayer controlling the action here.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Thayer 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.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Thayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
Hudak keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Hudak trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thayer. #SUB#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Hudak wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well.
Thayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hudak's thigh. Hudak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hudak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (9) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oliveira clinches up with Hudak and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Hudak's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Hudak is proving a slippery customer.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hudak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudak has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hudak looking to improve position, pressing down on Oliveira's thigh with his hand. Oliveira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hudak paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hudak's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Oliveira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira 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:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hudak. No joy for Teteny on that attempt. #CL#
Hudak darts in and clinches Teteny up against the cage.#TD2#
Teteny has Hudak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Teteny pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hudak tumbling to the mat - Teteny dives into Hudak's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Teteny#SUB#
Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teteny defends it easily.
Teteny works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.
Teteny prevents Hudak from improving his position.#T1#
Teteny trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well. #SUB2#
Teteny trying to work for an americana but Hudak has managed to regain full guard.
Teteny looking to pass the guard.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hudak has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudak is trying to keep Teteny in close.
#T3##SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teteny passes into half guard.
Teteny trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudak is doing well to control the position and prevent Teteny from advancing to side control.#T5#
Hudak wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Teteny seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teteny in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudak is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold.
Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Teteny from advancing position. #T6#
Teteny wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teteny is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Hudak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Hudak is controlling Teteny's trapped leg to prevent Teteny from advancing to side control.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Teteny is controlling well.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Hudak is pressing down on Teteny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Teteny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hudak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hudak has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (2) Teteny
Hudak looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (4) Teteny
Hudak is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Teteny looking to pass the guard.
Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teteny looking to sit in guard and control but Hudak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (4) Teteny
Hudak trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #T9#
Hudak pushes down on Teteny's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hudak 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! Teteny is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudak lands a head shot.#CL#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Hudak. Hudak maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hudak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudak prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sam trying to control but Hudak postures up.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sam has his feet on Hudak's thighs here. He's pushed Hudak off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hudak screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Hudak pushes him away.#CL#
Hudak clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hudak pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okafor pulls guard successfully.
Okafor seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
Hudak controlling from the top position.
Okafor managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okafor has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Okafor controlling the action here.
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
#T5#
Okafor controlling the action here.
Okafor trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Okafor is taking a breather. Hudak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Okafor from advancing position. #T6#
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Hudak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Okafor
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. #T8#
Hudak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (4) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor tries to roll but Hudak sticks to his back.
Okafor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hudak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hudak looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Okafor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hudak's arms. #SUB#
Hudak working for a choke but Okafor is defending well. #SUB#
Okafor is having to fend off submission attempts from Hudak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hudak doesn't have the hooks in though and Okafor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (7) Okafor#T9#
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Okafor advances to half guard.
Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hudak wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Okafor is continuing to stall.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The adventures of Okafor the control monster continue. Boring.
Okafor prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Okafor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Okafor wants to pass to mount but Hudak is defending the position. #T13#
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Okafor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Okafor tries to pass to full mount but Hudak defends it.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 7 to 4.
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano takes a swing at Hudak's ribcage but misses.
Hudak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudak.
#CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
Hudak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marciano smiles and moves away.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Hudak clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hudak breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hudak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Marciano struggling a bit here.
Hudak taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hudak but great work by Marciano.#T1#
Marciano taking a breather here.
Marciano trying to control the position but Hudak is working away.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marciano has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Marciano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak gets back to full guard.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marciano passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stony Marciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hudak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hudak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Hudak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudak tries to counter with a clinch but Marciano shakes him off and moves away.
Hudak takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hudak forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Hudak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano sets himself, and Hudak steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.
Marciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Hudak has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hudak tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stony Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.#TD2#
Hudak has clasped his hands together around Marciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudak wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Hudak taking a breather here.
Marciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Hudak is looking to control Marciano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudak avoid being mounted?
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Marciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hudak has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marciano. Oh but Hudak has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marciano goes limp - he's gone! Hudak jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamal Hudak!
After the fight, Jamal Hudak 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:
HC MMA 5
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hudak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hudak gets control of Water's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hudak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hudak 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.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water 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.
Hudak trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Water won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Hudak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudak wants to control but Water passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hudak trying to control but Water postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak dives in for a single leg takedown but Water sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Water tries to counter by clinching up but Hudak breaks away and moves out of range.
Hudak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Water pinned against the cage. Water gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Water tries to counter by clinching up but Hudak breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Hudak throws an overhand right that lands on Water's shoulder, as Water tries to avoid the shot.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Water circles away.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Water slips a jab and a cross from Hudak.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak misses with a hook.
Water circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak throws a hook to the side of Water's head but Water sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Water as Hudak shoots in.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Hudak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak tries to clinch but Water is having none of it.
Water seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Water defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudak.
Hudak tries to clinch but Water moves out of range.
Water tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudak manages to circle out of the way.
Water avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Water as he avoids it easily.
Water tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hudak manages to circle out of the way.
Water slips a jab from Hudak.
Hudak fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak lands with a hook. Water tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hudak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Hudak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hudak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Water wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Water as he avoids it easily.
Hudak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Hudak rushes Water and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Water misses with a body punch.
Hudak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Water avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hudak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Water.
Water tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water tries to throw a body punch but Hudak avoids it by throwing Water back against the cage.
Hudak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Water goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Water tries to work over Hudak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Water. #T1#
Water goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak is trying to pull guard but Water has him pressed against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Water fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Hudak moves into the clinch.
Water can't find room to land a body shot as Hudak controls the action.
Water misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hudak wants a takedown.
Water can't find room to land a body shot as Hudak controls the action.
Hudak prevents a body shot from Water.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Water pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hudak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hudak doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Water is looking to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch.
Water's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hudak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Water scrambles back to his feet.
Hudak dives in and grabs Water's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water pushes down on Hudak's head and hops out.#TD2#
Hudak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Water pushes Hudak off but Hudak dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudak advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Hudak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Water has worked his arm free - good work by Water!
Water is pushing Hudak's head away, looking to escape. Hudak manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB2#
Hudak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Water is trying to escape and Hudak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Water is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hudak! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
A very excited looking Jamal Hudak 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:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Hudak's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hudak tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hudak is working away.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudak wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hudak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (5) Barnes
Hudak tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Hudak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barnes working for submissions but it's allowed Hudak to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (5) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudak off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (5) vs (9) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hudak looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Hudak fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Hudak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T3#
Hudak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Hudak.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (7) vs (9) Barnes
Hudak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Hudak tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudak to get the leverage. #T4#
Hudak passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (10) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak looking to pass the guard.
Hudak won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Hudak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudak works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (10) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (10) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hudak is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hudak is working away. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (12) vs (14) Barnes#T8#
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (12) vs (16) Barnes#SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hudak defending well.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hudak tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is stalling here. Hudak is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hudak has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (16) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hudak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10##SUB#
Hudak seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T12#
Hudak won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Hudak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Hudak wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. #T13##SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (19) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hudak (22) vs (16) Barnes#SUB#
Hudak is working for a rear naked choke. Barnes is not defending it well and Hudak has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Barnes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Barnes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Shalit against the cage.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shalit jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Shalit working for submissions but it's allowed Hudak to get to half guard.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Hudak is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudak is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudak.
#SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Shalit controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit pushes a forearm under Hudak's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hudak is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hudak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T1#
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
Hudak just content to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #SUB#
Hudak tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rambo is trying to improve his position.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rambo is not content to let Hudak control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rambo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rambo wants to control but Hudak postures up.#SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Rambo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rambo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6##SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudak is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudak works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (8) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Hudak is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to control Hudak's posture but Hudak avoids it.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rambo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudak.
#SUB#
Hudak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Hudak wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hudak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rambo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (8) vs (4) Rambo
Hudak tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo wants to control but Hudak is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudak is looking to reverse the position.
Rambo happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Hudak manages to get back to half guard.
Rambo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Hudak regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Hudak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hudak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hudak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A less than humble Jamal Hudak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 2
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudak was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.#CL#
Hudak instigates a clinch.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Budluvski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Hudak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudak. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hudak. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budluvski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budluvski can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Budluvski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Budluvski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Hudak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Budluvski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hudak's efforts to push away.
Hudak has Budluvski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budluvski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
Budluvski wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Hudak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budluvski did well to prevent Hudak getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Budluvski looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Hudak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Budluvski defends the submission attempt.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Budluvski dodges it nicely.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
Budluvski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hudak prevents Budluvski from standing back up.
#SUB#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Budluvski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak slips a nice elbow through Budluvski's hands, connecting with Budluvski's forehead.#T3#
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hudak 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#
Hudak is working for an americana but Budluvski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hudak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Hudak 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.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Hudak is controlling him.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Hudak with a series of wild strikes but Hudak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Hudak avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudak checks it well.
Hudak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hudak tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hudak shoots in and bounces Budluvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Hudak is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Budluvski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Budluvski in his guard.#REVB#
Hudak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hudak managing to control the position.
Budluvski wants to stand but Hudak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Budluvski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hudak has an active guard here but Budluvski has managed to pass into half guard.
Budluvski tries to stand and escape but Hudak is controlling the position.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Budluvski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Budluvski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Budluvski gets caught napping as Hudak dives in and scores a takedown. Budluvski manages to retain guard.
Hudak is stalling in the full guard.
Hudak stops Budluvski from standing up. #T4#
Hudak is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudak trying to control but Budluvski is working from the bottom.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hudak is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Budluvski 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#
Hudak misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Budluvski.
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hudak swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Hudak coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudak. That did some damage!
Hudak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudak there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hudak.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski 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 Hudak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with the combination.
#T2#
Hudak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budluvski as he avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski stuns Hudak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hudak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudak moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hudak checks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budluvski swings for the body but Hudak moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hudak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hudak blocks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Hudak moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Hudak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Hudak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hudak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Hudak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Hudak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Budluvski is trying to defend but Hudak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to stand back up but Hudak manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
An elbow from Hudak crashes against the mat.
Hudak in side control, throwing shots but Budluvski defends. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Budluvski denies him. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Budluvski is not content to let Hudak control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Budluvski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 3
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hudak stuffs the takedown.
Gean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hudak circles away.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Gean.
Hudak tries to close the distance and clinch but Gean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gean showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Gean
Gean tries to pass to full mount but Hudak defends it. #SUB2#
Gean is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Hudak is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudak.#T1#
Gean looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gean is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gean advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gean works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Gean
Gean fails to advance to Hudak's back. #T2#
Gean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gean wants to take Hudak's back but he can't do it this time.
Hudak sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gean prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
Gean trying to control the action but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hudak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hudak is trying to control the position but Gean postures up. #T4#
Gean controlling from the top position.
Gean advances to half guard.
Hudak gets back to full guard.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Gean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gean is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudak.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gean passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (8) Gean#SUB2#
Gean tries for a kimura but Hudak is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Gean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hudak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hudak is looking for a sweep.
Gean tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hudak's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gean tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Hudak is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gean wants to take a breather but Hudak manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gean.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hudak looking for a guillotine here but Gean defends easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Gean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hudak dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (8) Gean#SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gean wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.#SUB#
Hudak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gean has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (10) Gean
Gean advances to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gean controlling the action here.
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Gean sits in half guard.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean is pressing down on Hudak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hudak is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gean is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hudak as he works his way to full guard.
#T10#
Gean passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (2) vs (13) Gean
Gean tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hudak's legs. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hudak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gean works to advance to full mount. Hudak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hudak (2) vs (15) Gean
Hudak tries to lock up and control but Gean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hudak has given up his back. Will we see Gean going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hudak (2) vs (18) Gean#SUB2#
Gean looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Gean is trying to stick to Hudak's back but Hudak is turning into Gean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (18) Gean
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (20) Gean
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudak trying to keep a closed guard but Gean is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hudak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gean pushes down on Hudak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudak is looking to control Gean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudak avoid being mounted?
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Hudak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gean is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gean is looking to take a break and control but Hudak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gean wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hudak trying to control but Gean postures up.
Gean is pressing down on Hudak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hudak is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hudak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for submissions but instead, Hudak has regained full guard.
Hudak trying to control the position.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gean wins on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Mean Gean 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:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fish counters by clinching up.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Fish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hudak uses from the top position.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fish holds on and takes a little breather.
Fish is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage.
Hudak sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Hudak is proving a slippery customer.
Hudak trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Hudak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hudak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish controlling the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fish controlling the position.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (0) Hudak#SUB#
Fish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hudak has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hudak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Hudak. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (4) Hudak
Fish is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well.
Hudak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well. #T5#
Fish wants to control but Hudak postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fish is looking to regain half guard here but Hudak keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Fish struggling a bit here.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fish trying to control but Hudak postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Hudak is working for an americana but Fish has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fish trying to control the position.
#T8#
Fish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish trying to control the position here.
Hudak trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom. #T9#
Fish looking to control.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudak from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (8) vs (4) Hudak#SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fish's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (8) vs (6) Hudak#SUB#
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Fish pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Fish in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (10) vs (6) Hudak
Hudak keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
Fish trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. #T11#
Fish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hudak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fish stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (13) vs (6) Hudak
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #SUB#
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Fish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hudak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (15) vs (6) Hudak
Fish trying to control but Hudak is having none of it. #SUB#
Fish wants to finish this one by submission but Hudak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fish.
Fish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13##SUB#
Fish jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hudak manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Fish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fish tries for a kimura but Hudak is defending well. #SUB#
Fish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Hudak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14##SUB#
Fish is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudak wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A very excited looking Jim Fish 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:
ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Hudak throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiely.
A slow jab from Hudak misses its intended target.
Kiely lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudak.
Kiely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudak in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Hudak.
Hudak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hudak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Hudak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiely throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Hudak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Kiely is keeping the position.
Hudak trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
Hudak postures up in Kiely's guard and throws a big left but Kiely blocks it. #T1#
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely trying to control the position.
Hudak is pushing down on Kiely's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiely is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudak has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Kiely is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kiely actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hudak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiely is just riding it out for now. Hudak eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kiely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kiely wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Hudak is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiely is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hudak prevents Kiely from improving his position.
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kiely looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hudak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kiely gets full guard.#T3#
Hudak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kiely has his foot on Hudak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudak works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Hudak 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.
Hudak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Kiely decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Hudak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiely looks to land a left hand but Hudak moved out of range nicely.
Hudak scores with a punch to the head.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiely throws a big shot that misses.
Kiely lands an overhand right.
Kiely misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely lands a jab to the nose.
Hudak throws a nice looking combination but Kiely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudak lands a head shot.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kiely misses.
Kiely takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Hudak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hudak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiely defends it nicely.
Kiely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hudak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.
Hudak takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses.
Kiely throwing a counter right hand but Hudak manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hudak.
Hudak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak throws a right hand that Kiely ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiely also avoids with ease.
Kiely throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Hudak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiely swivels and escapes.
Hudak needs to keep his hands up - Kiely had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hudak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiely lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nedser Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hudak.
Hudak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Hudak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Hudak shoots in.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Kiely takes a swing at Hudak's ribcage but misses.
Hudak misses with a hook. Kiely ducked under it nicely.
Hudak throws a one two combo.
Hudak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kiely lands a nice hook to Hudak's body. Hudak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiely scores with a body shot.
Hudak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudak defending well as Kiely loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiely misses the target.
Kiely thuds his right hand into Hudak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.#TD2#
Hudak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kiely manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Kiely utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kiely is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudak working some strikes from top position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kiely is looking to pass Hudak's guard but actually Hudak recovers to full guard. #T3#
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiely wants to control but Hudak is keeping him busy.
Hudak is looking to regain half guard here but Kiely keeps moving and retains side control.
Hudak sneaks back into half guard.
Kiely perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Kiely sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Kiely is thwarting Hudak's attempts to control the position.
Kiely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jamal Hudak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hudak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudak wants to control but Kiely is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiely dips to his left and cracks Hudak with an uppercut!
Kiely thuds a left hand into Hudak's body.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Kiely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hudak. That snapped Kiely's head back.
Kiely throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Hudak throws out a counter right but Kiely avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Kiely.
Hudak tests Kiely's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hudak throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hudak does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Kiely. That snapped Hudak's head back.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Kiely sprawls well.
Hudak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hudak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hudak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Kiely.
Kiely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiely is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hudak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Hudak takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kiely was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hudak.
A lazy left from Hudak finds it's target.
Kiely throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Hudak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hudak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudak somewhat.
A slow jab from Hudak misses its intended target.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudak fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiely misses its target.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiely's waist but Kiely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudak off to one side.
Hudak ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely. #T2#
Kiely lands a nice looking body shot.
Hudak misses the jab.
Kiely connects with a nice looking jab.
Kiely connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Hudak ducks down to avoid it.
Kiely catches Hudak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Kiely. Beautiful body shot.
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Hudak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hudak throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hudak has his takedown stuffed
and Kiely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.
Hudak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiely throws a hook but Hudak avoids it easily.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudak moves away.#T3#
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely misses the jab.
Hudak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiely defends it nicely.
Hudak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Kiely misses.
Kiely with a jab.
Kiely misses with a straight left.
Hudak drops his hands momentarily and Kiely takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kiely takes a swing at Hudak's ribcage but misses.
Kiely moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hudak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiely leaves Hudak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Kiely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hudak tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiely pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
Kiely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiely wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiely throwing a counter right hand but Hudak manages to avoid it.
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudak.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Hudak's shoulder, as Hudak tries to avoid the shot.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiely as he jumps to the side.
Kiely connects with a single shot there.
Hudak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hudak misses with an uppercut
and Kiely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nedser Kiely showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiely 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nedser Kiely!
Nedser Kiely decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Hudak backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Jamal Hudak has been cut.#TD2#
Graham gets caught flat footed, as Hudak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hudak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hudak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hudak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Graham's legs.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Hudak has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hudak 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.
Hudak wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.
Hudak scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudak sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB#
Hudak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudak has managed to get both his arms back between Graham's legs - danger averted.
Graham controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
Graham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Graham is trying to keep Hudak in close.
#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.
Hudak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graham moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Graham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hudak escapes and throws Graham's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Hudak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hudak cracks Graham with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hudak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graham enables Hudak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hudak is pushing down on Graham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hudak wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Graham wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graham wants to control but Hudak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Graham gets full guard.#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hudak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudak working some strikes from top position.
Hudak cracks Graham with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Hudak trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Graham advances to half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Hudak is a slippery customer.
Hudak manages to get to full guard.
Graham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hudak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Hudak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Hudak keeps trying to improve his position.
Hudak being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak pulls Graham in close to prevent any damage.
Graham slips nicely into half guard.
Graham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jamal Hudak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham is thwarting Hudak's attempts to control the position.
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudak just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hudak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hudak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
Graham pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage.
Hudak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hudak passes into side control.
Hudak working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to control but Hudak postures up.
Graham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graham wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hudak seems to be looking for submissions.
Hudak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak prevents Graham from improving his position.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Hudak eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak working Graham over with strikes.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Hudak has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hudak wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
Hudak trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hudak tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Hudak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham tries to improve position but can't.
Graham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Randy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hudak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hudak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Hudak throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans 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.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a hook. Hudak ducked under it nicely.
Hudak sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hudak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hudak gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Hudak manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up.
#T1#
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hudak working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans 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.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. #SUB#
Hudak has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans postures up.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hudak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Evans scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Hudak 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.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evans has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evans looks to throw the jab but Hudak is out of range.
Hudak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Hudak lands.
Hudak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Hudak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hudak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans lands a left hand.
Hudak is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hudak regains guard immediately.
Hudak has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet. #SUB#
Hudak looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving. #T1#
Hudak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Hudak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evans is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans! #REVB#
Hudak is looking for a sweep.
Evans is staying tight to Hudak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans lands a few punches from side control.
Evans working away.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.
Evans lands an elbow. #T4#
Hudak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hudak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has mounted him!
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudak tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans landing shots from mount.
Evans working Hudak over with strikes here.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Hudak with that takedown attempt.
Evans feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has passed into side control.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hudak!
Hudak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Hudak regains half guard.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Hudak's head.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans content to control rather than advance.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hudak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hudak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Evans works over Hudak 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.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hudak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Christ slips a straight right by Hudak.
Christ looks for the body kick but Hudak saw that one coming.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Hudak gets caught napping as Christ dives in and scores a takedown. Hudak manages to retain guard.
Hudak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hudak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hudak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hudak controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hudak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hudak has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christ 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.
Christ wanted to stand there but Hudak had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hudak keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christ postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Hudak tries to score a body lock takedown but Christ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hudak has Christ pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christ manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christ.
Christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudak avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Christ has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hudak is trying to keep an underhook but Christ manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Christ seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back.
Hudak won't allow Christ to pass to mount. #SUB#
Christ is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Christ dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hudak misses with a takedown attempt - Christ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hudak throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ scores with a jab. Hudak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hudak shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hudak.
Hudak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hudak to score with a decent uppercut.
Hudak throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Hudak throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.#TD#
Christ dives in and scores a takedown into Hudak's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Christ has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hudak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Christ is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hudak pulls down on the head and he's put Christ to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
A very excited looking Jamal Hudak 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:
SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Hudak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Hudak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walcott lands with a hook. Hudak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hudak scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Walcott tries to sprawl but Hudak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Walcott kicks Hudak off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudak.
Hudak misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Walcott as Hudak shoots in.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hudak misses the target.
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walcott circles away.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hudak.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Walcott sprawls well.
Walcott misses the jab.
Hudak feints the counter takedown.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hudak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hudak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hudak shoots and misses
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Hudak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hudak wants to clinch
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Hudak throws a poor cross that misses
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hudak throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a one two! Hudak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Hudak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walcott!
Walcott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hudak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walcott.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##TD2#
Walcott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hudak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walcott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hudak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Walcott is defending it quite comfortably.
Walcott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudak is working away from the top position though.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Hudak trying to control from Walcott's half guard. Walcott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hudak is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Walcott has Hudak pulled in close to control his posture.
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hudak scores with the left hand. Walcott knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Walcott clinches up against the cage.
Hudak is trying to drag Walcott to the mat but Walcott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Hudak.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
Hudak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Hudak's takedown attempt.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Hudak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott tries a body shot but Hudak blocks it.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Hudak avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott is working Hudak over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hudak has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudak controls his hands.
#T1#
Hudak wants a takedown.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hudak backwards.
Hudak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Walcott manages to get underhooks.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hudak prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Hudak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hudak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walcott tries to work over Hudak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Walcott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hudak is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Walcott.
Walcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudak. #T2#
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott swinging wildly here.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Hudak lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Walcott. No joy for Hudak on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hudak connects with a body shot that sends Walcott's belly button to the back.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Hudak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walcott throws a big counter combination but Hudak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Hudak misses with a hook
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hudak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walcott lands a glancing blow to the side of Hudak's head.
Hudak moves to clinch but Walcott breaks away
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hudak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hudak misses with a takedown attempt
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hudak tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hudak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hudak misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudak is defended easily by Walcott.
It looked like Walcott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
#T4#
Hudak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Walcott.
Hudak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walcott pinned against the cage. Walcott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hudak with a jab.
Hudak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Walcott instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hudak has hold of one of Walcott's legs. Walcott is fighting the takedown attempt but Hudak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hudak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walcott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hudak scrambles back to his feet.
Hudak with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudak.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hudak has Walcott up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.
Hudak defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott tries to work over Hudak's front leg with a kick but Hudak checks it.
Hudak feints the counter takedown.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walcott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hudaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hudak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Hudak misses with a shot to the body
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walcott tests Hudak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Walcott as Hudak shoots in.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walcott punishes Hudak's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Walcott moves into the clinch successfully.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walcott cracks Hudak with a nice body shot.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hudak takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Walcott.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Hudak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walcott is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hudak is working for takedown but Walcott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Hudak's head.
Walcott prevents the takedown attempt.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hudak backwards.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hudak is looking for a takedown.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hudak.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott is leaning against Hudak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Walcott digs a right hand into Hudak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hudak's gas tank. #BC#
Walcott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Hudak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Walcott lands a jab to the nose.
Walcott lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hudak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Hudak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walcott works Hudak's body with a nice hook.
Hudak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hudak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott tests Hudak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hudak looks for a takedown but Walcott sprawls well.
Walcott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hudak doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walcott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott made sure to mention his sponsor, Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Evans scores with the left hand. Hudak knows he should have avoided that one.
Hudak lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hudak moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Hudak tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudak to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Evans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Evans's guard! Nice work there by Hudak!
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself. #T1#
Hudak trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Hudak stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Hudak trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudak to get the leverage.
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans trying to control here.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hudak can't handle though.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a series of punches but Hudak moves out of range.
Hudak misses with a straight right.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hudak did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans 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#
Hudak lands a jab.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Hudak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Hudak advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Hudak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though. #SUB2#
Hudak 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#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his position.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans is looking to control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Evans is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans is fighting to break Hudak's control of his arms but Hudak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudak managing to control the position.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Evans has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudak lands with a right hand.
Hudak shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cody Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hudak misses with a left hand
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hudak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Hudak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Hudak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Evans!
Evans cracks Hudak with a big right hand but Hudak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Hudak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hudak trying to control here.
Evans prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Evans trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudak is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Hudak is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.#REVR#
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans stands up over Hudak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans postures up.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Evans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Hudak's temple.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Hudak's brow.
Hudak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans 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:
ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hudak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hudak. #SUB#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ries doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak. #SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hudak 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.
Hudak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hudak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ries 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#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ries has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hudak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ries sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ries defends it well. #SUB#
Hudak is trying for a kimura here. Ries looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hudak wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hudak or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Hudak misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Hudak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hudak throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hudak cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Hudak gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Hudak is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Hudak's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hudak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hudak misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hudak throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudak. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Hudak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Hudak.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Hudak shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Hudak throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Hudak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Hudak throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudak misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Hudak is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamal Hudak has been cut.
Hudak misses with an uppercut.
Hudak is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudak.
Hudak seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Hudak connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
letting Hudak counter with a right hand. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hudak down.
Hudak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hudak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Hudak with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hudak swings widly with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Hudak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Sitsongrit drops Hudak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hudak looks back up at him and smiles so Sitsongrit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hudak gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sitsongrit gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hudak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hudak controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hudak is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Hudak controls from the top position.#T1#
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hudak misses with an uppercut.
Hudak looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hudak.#TD#
Hudak gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Hudak trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Hudak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Hudak lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudak lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Hudak is controlling him
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hudak.
Diaz wants to stand but Hudak is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hudak dives into side control.
Hudak trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T4#
Diaz is pushing Hudak's head away, looking to escape. Hudak manages to hold on to the position though.
Hudak scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Hudak is in full control for now.
Hudak punishes Diaz with strikes from the back mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Hudak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hudak lands a slapping body shot.
Hudak staying out of range there.
Hudak lands a head shot.
Hudak throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz counters with a body kick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a jab when Hudak was well out of range.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Hudak moved out of range nicely.
Diaz sizes up Hudak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Hudak misses.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hudak throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hudak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Hudak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hudak prevents Diaz from standing back up.
#T1#
Hudak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudak trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hudak controlling the action here.
Hudak is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Hudak is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hudak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hudaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hudak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Hudak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Hudak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Hudak throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudak.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hudak moves out of range. #T3#
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Hudak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hudak scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Hudak closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diaz! Hudak dives in looking to finish! Diaz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Milani throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Milani misses with a body shot.
Hudak slips a jab from Milani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hudak! But no joy.
Hudak moves out of range of the strikes.
Hudak throws out a counter right but Milani avoids it with no problem.
Hudak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milani scores with a punch to the head.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hudak to counter with a crisp jab.
Milani throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Hudak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milani lands a nice shot that snaps Hudak's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Hudak's shoulder, as Hudak tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Milani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milani misses with a straight left.
Hudak dives in for a single leg takedown but Milani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Milani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Milani misses with a straight right.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani throws a looping overhand right but Hudak ducks down to avoid it.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milani missing with a left hand there. Hudak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hudak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hudak looks for a takedown but Milani sprawls well.
Milani throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Milani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Milani, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milani throws a series of punches but Hudak avoids them all with ease.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani cracks Hudak with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Jamal Hudak has been cut.
Hudak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Milani stuns Hudak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hudak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Hudak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milani misses with an uppercut. Hudak saw that one coming.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani misses with a hook. Hudak ducked under it nicely.
Dumuzid Milani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Milani misses the target. #T3#
Hudak throws a jab but it's blocked by Milani.
Milani 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.
Milani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Milani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hudak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hudak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hudak blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hudak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hudak throws a big shot that misses.
Milani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hudak sprawls and moves away.
Milani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hudak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milani.
Hudak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Hudak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hudak doesn't seem bothered though.
Milani cracks Hudak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Milani lands a nice shot that snaps Hudak's head back.
Hudak moves out of range as Milani strikes.
Hudak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hudak throws a hook to the side of Milani's head but Milani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hudak staying out of range there.
Milani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hudak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hudak moves away from the strike by Milani.
Milani throws a hook but Hudak blocks it.
Milani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hudak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Milani motions for Hudak to come forward. Milani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Milani.
Hudak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milani with a body shot.
Milani throws a poor cross that misses
and Hudak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hudak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudak defending well as Milani loads up on a big left hand.
Milani connects with a solid leg kick.
Milani throws a poor cross that misses
and Hudak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudak moves out of range as Milani strikes.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Milani scores with a nice strike.
Milani tries to work over Hudak's front leg with a kick but Hudak checks it. #T1#
Milani 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hudak might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Milani has got the better of the exchanges.
Hudak moves out of range as Milani strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hudak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Milani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Milani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Milani is looking to slow Hudak down with leg kicks.
Milani with a jab.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milani swinging wildly here.
Hudak slips a jab from Milani.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Milani connects with the punch.
Hudak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milani.
Hudak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudak scores with a nice strike.
Milani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudak in his tracks.
Milani connects with a solid leg kick.
Milani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milani connects with an inside leg kick.
Hudak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hudak moves forwards but Milani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milani scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Hudak is rocked!
Hudak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Milani - just one landing.
Hudak is still on wobbly legs! Can Milani finish him?
Dumuzid Milani is winning the standup battle so far.
Milani swinging wildly here.
Jab from Milani.
Milani scores with a jab.
Milani swinging wildly here.
Hudak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hudak seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milani misses with a straight right. #T4#
Milani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milani looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudak is just out of range.
Hudak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milani connects with a jab.
Milani misses with a looping right.
Hudak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Hudak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hudak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Hudak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Milani is rocked!
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Hudak's shoulder, as Hudak tries to avoid the shot.
Hudak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Milani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Hudak closes the distance looking for a takedown. Milani stuffs it but Hudak still has hold of him. Hudak picks Milani up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Hudak slams Milani to the floor and that's really hurt Milani - he doesn't know where he is! Hudak throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hudak connects with a right hand. De La Rosa shakes it off.
De La Rosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudak.
Hudak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De La Rosa tries to land a front kick but Hudak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from De La Rosa.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juancho De La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from De La Rosa.
De La Rosa throws a nice looking combination but Hudak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De La Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Hudak scores with a takedown into De La Rosa's guard.
Hudak is standing up over De La Rosa. De La Rosa looks to escape but Hudak dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Hudak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hudak controlling his opponent.
De La Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Hudak controlling from mount.
De La Rosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hudak takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hudak has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De La Rosa's body.
Hudak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hudak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De La Rosa for as long as he can get away with.
De La Rosa is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hudak is hanging on to De La Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Hudak has good solid back control here.
Further stalling from Hudak.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Rosa can't escape the position.
Hudak biding his time, controlling De La Rosa.
You can see the frustration on De La Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De La Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Hudak has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De La Rosa's body.
Hudak continues to stall.#SUB#
Hudak working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but De La Rosa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hudak has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! De La Rosa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Hudak!
A very excited looking Jamal Hudak 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:
Daverio vs Goon
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Hudak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Hudak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Hudak and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Hudak improves position. #TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hudak sneaks back into half guard.
Hudak has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie passes to side control.
Hudak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hudak is being controlled here.
Hudak tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Hudak tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hudak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Hudak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hudak trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hudak to take his back!
Hudak trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Hudak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hudak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hudak is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hudak is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hudak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hudak tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudak works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie looks to clinch
and Hudak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Hudak misses its target.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Hudak, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Hudak against the cage but Hudak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hudak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hudak.
Hudak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Hudak circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hudak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Hudak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hudak as he avoids it easily.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hudak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Gracie has Hudak up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hudak has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hudak lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Gracie is right now.
Hudak cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hudak landing strikes.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Hudak keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Hudak has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie prevents Hudak from taking his back.#T4#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudak has a good base and remains in mount.
Hudak fails to move to back control.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hudak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Hudak's guard. A big mistake from Hudak there, giving up the dominant position!
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hudak swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hudak tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hudak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Hudak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hudak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Hudak pushes him off.
Hudak throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hudak.
Jamal Hudak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hudak.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hudak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hudak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinaldo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Hudak and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie lands with a hook. Hudak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Hudak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie clobbers Hudak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hudak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Gracie is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hudak misses its target.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hudak. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hudak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Hudak moved out of range.#T4#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Hudak pushes him off.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Hudak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie sizes up Hudak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hudak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hudak's elbow.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jamal Hudak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I know I'm better than I fought today! Keep watching and I'll prove it!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hudak misses with a takedown
and Girith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudak shoots for a double leg takedown but Girith sprawls well. He's pushed Hudak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hudak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hudak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Girith sprawls well initially but Hudak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Girith tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.
Hudak tries to pass to full mount but Girith defends it.
Girith is trying to control but can't.
Girith is in trouble now - Hudak has advanced to mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hudak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hudak lands a nice shot to the head.
Girith is trying desperately to improve position.
Girith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Girith is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudak passes to side control. #T2#
Girith struggling a bit here.
Hudak advances to full mount.
Hudak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Girith?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hudak with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudak working Girith over with strikes here.
Girith tries to hold on but Hudak pushes him away.
Hudak tries to control but Girith wriggling away.
Hudak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Girith hang on?#T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hudak! Girith is hurt baaadly! Hudak is firing away with more strikes - Girith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hudak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hudak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hudak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hudak wants to pass to mount but Cervenka is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but Cervenka defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hudak keeps trying to improve his position.
Cervenka is looking to escape.
Hudak moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hudak.
Hudak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudak tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervenka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Cervenka denies him.
Hudak laying and praying for a moment but Cervenka takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Hudak throwing shots but Cervenka is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cervenka defends it well.
Hudak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cervenka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hudak passes to side control.
Hudak moves into full mount! #T3#
Hudak with good strikes from the mount here!
Hudak working Cervenka over with strikes here.
Hudak trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hudak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hudak trying to control but Cervenka is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Cervenka has left one of his arms exposed and Hudak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cervenka screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
An out of breath Jamal Hudak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Sup vs Orlov
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hudak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Hudak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hudak shoots in for a double leg but Goon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hudak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak throws a right hand that misses
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudak misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Goon's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hudak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Goon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Goon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hudak has his takedown stuffed
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Goon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hudak throws out a loose jab but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hudak misses
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudak goes for a double leg but Goon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goon continues to drive forward.
Goon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goon moves out of range as Hudak strikes.
Ike Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hudak fails with the takedown
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon lands with a shot to the body.
Hudak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudak misses with a body punch
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goon rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Hudak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goon was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goon keeping full guard, as Hudak tries to pass. #T3#
Goon wants to stand up but Hudak is controlling him.
Hudak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goon's guard. #SUB2#
Hudak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goon sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudak is keen to just control but Goon is a slippery customer.
Goon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudak.
Goon wants to get back to his feet.
Hudak throwing shots but Goon is blocking nicely.
Hudak prevents Goon from standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak works his way into side control.
Hudak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Goon is squirming around, avoiding Hudak's attempts to control the action.
Hudak has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar but Goon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Goon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hudak throws a lazy uppercut
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hudak misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hudak scores with a jab to the head.
Hudak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goon throws out the jab.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hudak misses.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but Hudak manages to avoid it.
Goon lands with a nice combination. Hudak backs away looking to recover.
Goon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goon circles away.
Hudak shoots for a double leg takedown but Goon sprawls well. He's pushed Hudak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudak is defended easily by Goon.#TD2#
Hudak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goon struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB2#
Hudak has an Americana. Goon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hudak is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hudak hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daniels vs Gojo
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hudak stuffs the takedown.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Baldwin avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak jabs Baldwin right on the nose. Baldwin blinks but takes it well.
Baldwin throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Hudak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baldwin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baldwin is looking for a sweep.
Hudak moves into full mount!
Hudak controlling his opponent.
Hudak unloading with bombs!
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!#SUB#
Hudak has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Baldwin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
After winning the bout, Jamal Hudak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hudak slips under a jab.
Hudak works Nyla's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyla misses the target.
Hudak moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Hudak with a nice cross.
Hudak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nyla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hudak moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Hudak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nyla misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyla misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Hudak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nyla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Nyla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nyla trying to control but Hudak postures up.
Hudak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyla is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Nyla is defending well.
Hudak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hudak moves nicely into side control.
Hudak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Nyla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hudak.
Hudak wants to control but Nyla is keeping him busy.
Nyla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nyla tries to get out of the position.
Hudak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nyla is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Hudak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyla is defending well. #T3#
Hudak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nyla's legs.
Hudak controlling from side mount.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Nyla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hudak moves into full mount!
Nyla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Hudak landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Nyla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nyla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hudak content just to control the position here.
Nyla holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hudak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hudak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hudak misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Hudak wants to finish this one by submission but Nyla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hudak.
Hudak with shots to the head and body - Nyla looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nyla is in a horrible position here. Hudak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nyla misses the jab.
Hudak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hudak cracks a nice hook into Nyla's ribs.
Hudak scores with a hook to the body. Nyla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.#TD2#
Hudak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nyla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hudak is in Nyla's guard.
Nyla keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla keeping full guard, as Hudak tries to pass.
Hudak throwing strikes from guard but Nyla blocks nicely. #T1#
Hudak stands and throws Nyla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudak looking to control but instead Nyla has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nyla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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