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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Middleton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Middleton blocks the leg kick.
Middleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Middleton. #TD2# Middleton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Middleton showed some decent athleticism there. Hudson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Middleton. Middleton forces his way into half guard. Hudson regains full guard. Nicely done. Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Middleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Middleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Middleton throws a big elbow that misses. Middleton landing with the ground and pound. Hudson has his hands on Middleton's head, controlling the position. Hudson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Middleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Middleton looking to sit in guard and control but Hudson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Middleton wants to stand and escape but Hudson is having none of it. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Middleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Middleton is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Hudson has gone for a leg lock! Middleton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudson's guard.#REVB# Hudson has Middleton pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Middleton throwing strikes from guard but Hudson blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Middleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. Hudson has control of Middleton's left arm, preventing Middleton from doing any damage. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Middleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Middleton being controlled here momentarily. Middleton postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hudson misses with a low kick. Hudson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Middleton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2# Middleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hudson wriggles free and stands up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Middleton dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Middleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hudson attempts a counter takedown but Middleton avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Middleton was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Middleton has wrist control. Hudson wants to control from the top but Middleton keeps moving. Hudson throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson won't allow Middleton to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Hudson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Hudson tries to clinch but Middleton moves out of range. Middleton leaves Hudson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Hudson rushes Middleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2# Middleton gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hudson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Middleton is on him like a limpet, forcing Hudson back against the cage.#BC2# Middleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Middleton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hudson back to the cage. Middleton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Middleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Middleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch but Middleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fighters circle momentarily. Middleton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Middleton blocks a leg kick. Hudson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Middleton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Middleton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Middleton misses with a double jab.
#T2# Hudson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Middleton doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
#TD2# Middleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hudson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Middleton. Hudson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudson. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Middleton working some strikes from top position. Middleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Middleton. #SUB# Middleton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hudson has locked up a guillotine! Hudson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Middleton is holding on here and Hudson must be using up a lot of energy. Middleton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hudson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Hudson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2021 |
#R1# Middleton lands with a nice combination. Hudson backs away looking to recover. Hudson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Middleton is able to avoid easily. Hudson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Middleton defends it nicely. Hudson throws a leg kick but Middleton moved away. Middleton tries to counter with a clinch but Hudson shakes him off and moves away. Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Middleton.
Middleton throws a low kick, looking for Hudson's leg but Hudson calmly moves out of range. Middleton throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range. Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hudson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hudson wants to slow Middleton down by chopping away at his legs. Middleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hudson takes a swing at Middleton's ribcage but misses. Middleton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Middleton throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2# Hudson tries to sprawl but Middleton drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are battling for position here. Hudson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Hudson gets to his feet. Middleton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Middleton on his heels. He'll look to pass Middleton's guard now, I'm sure. Middleton wants to get back to his feet but Hudson passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB# Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Middleton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Middleton keeping hold of Hudson's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# Hudson is looking to take a break and control but Middleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hudson is just content to waste time from the top position. Middleton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Hudson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Middleton keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB# Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Middleton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Middleton in his guard.#REVB# Hudson keeping moving, preventing Middleton from controlling successfully. Hudson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hudson wants to stand but Middleton is controlling the position. Hudson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Middleton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Middleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hudson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Middleton's guard. 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 Paul Hudson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hudson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hudson throws a hook to the side of Middleton's head but Middleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Middleton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hudson misses with a leg kick. Middleton misses with a body shot.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Middleton scores with a jab to the head.
Hudson throws a jab but it's blocked by Middleton. Hudson tries to clinch but Middleton moves out of range. #TD2# Middleton scores with a takedown into Hudson's guard. Middleton throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson controlling Middleton's posture. Hudson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Middleton's guard. #REVR##T1##SU# Hudson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Middleton loads up on a big right hand but Hudson slips the punch. Middleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hudson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hudson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hudson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. An inside leg kick from Hudson misses. #TD# Hudson drives through with a takedown into guard. Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Middleton blocks nicely. Hudson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Middleton wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment. Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Middleton is keeping the position for now. Hudson is stalling in the full guard. Hudson is pushing down on Middleton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Middleton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hudson has managed to sneak the leg through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB# Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Middleton defends the submission attempt. Nice strikes from Hudson there. #SUB# Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Middleton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson. #SUB# Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Middleton is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hudson wants to take a breather but Middleton is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Hudson goes for an armbar but Middleton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Middleton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Middleton will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# A head kick misses from Middleton. Hudson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hudson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Middleton works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson. Middleton blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Middleton swivels and escapes. Middleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2# Middleton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hudson to the ground. Middleton is now in Hudson's guard. Middleton is fighting to break Hudson's control of his arms but Hudson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Middleton is one step ahead there. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Middleton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Middleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudson is keeping the position for now. #T1# Middleton wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. Middleton throws a big right hand that misses. Hudson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Hudson looking to pass the 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.#SUB# Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Paul Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hudson wants to control from the top but Middleton keeps moving. Middleton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hudson has passed into side control.
Middleton tries to improve position but can't. Hudson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Middleton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Hudson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Middleton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Hudson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
Middleton wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
Middleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hudson stops Middleton from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Middleton defends it well. #SUB# Hudson is looking for a kimura but Middleton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alexander Middleton. I think Middleton 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Middleton! |
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