PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M I Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callis comes to the cage accompanied by The Humans Are Dead. Hudson has chosen Roll Over DJ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

I Callis
vs
Hudson

177 cm
25
175 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, M I Callis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callis throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson slips under a jab from Callis.
Callis misses the shot to the body.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Callis counters with a stiff right hand.
Callis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Callis.
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Callis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
M I Callis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Callis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
A big left from Callis misses.
M I Callis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson ducks under a wild hook from Callis.
Hudson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callis defends it nicely.
Callis misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Callis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Callis misses the target.
Hudson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Callis lands a really nice looking cross but Hudson seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hudson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
Hudson moves forwards but Callis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Callis thuds a left hand into Hudson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callis looks to land a right hand but Hudson moved out of range.
Callis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hudson looks gassed!
Callis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudson.
Callis misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hudson's head backwards.
Callis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hudson momentarily.
Callis lands a lovely overhand right.
Callis looks to land a combination but Hudson avoids it well.
Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudson misses with a combination
and Callis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callis works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination.
Callis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hudson in his tracks.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
M I Callis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Callis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson slips a jab from Callis.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callis's waist but Callis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Callis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Hudson misses.
Callis lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Callis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M I Callis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Callis misses the target.
Hudson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callis throws out the jab.
Hudson dives in and grabs Callis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callis pushes down on Hudson's head and hops out.
Callis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
M I Callis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hudson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callis.
Callis jabs at Hudson's body.
Callis misses with a right hand
and Hudson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hudson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Callis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Callis. No joy for Hudson on that attempt.
A slow jab from Callis misses its intended target.

Hudson drives through with a takedown into Callis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Callis is adopting a defensive guard.
Callis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudson!
Callis controlling the pace for now.
Hudson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Callis trying to control but Hudson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Callis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hudson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hudson is trying to control Callis's posture but Callis avoids it.

Callis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Callis is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well.
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.
Callis gets to mount! Hudson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson 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.

Callis 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.
Callis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Callis blocks the strikes from Hudson.
Callis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Callis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Callis is working for a submission of some sort.
Hudson wants to get back to his feet.

Hudson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callis tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Callis has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M I Callis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Callis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Callis works over Hudson's head and body with a nice combination.
Callis cracks Hudson with a good jab.
Callis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.
Callis feints a jab promting Hudson to slip. Callis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hudson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Callis throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
A big left from Callis misses.
Gary Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hudson forces Callis back against the cage and clinches.
Hudson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to score a body lock takedown but Callis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Hudson has hold of one of Callis's legs. Callis is fighting the takedown attempt but Hudson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callis wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands a couple of elbows.
Callis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson throws a strike but Callis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hudson working for a triangle but Callis defends it easily.
Callis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Callis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudson is keeping the position for now.
Callis 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of M I Callis.
Hudson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Callis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callis misses the body punch

so Hudson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Callis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson trying to control but Callis is working from the bottom.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Callis has his hands on Hudson's head, controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callis looking for a sweep. Not yet Callis, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Callis blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but M I Callis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Callis does no damage.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callis as he avoids it easily.
Callis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
Callis throws a body punch but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson slips under a jab from Callis.
Callis jabs Hudson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hudson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Callis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to clinch but Callis moves out of range.
Callis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Callis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hudson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Callis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Callis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callis controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Callis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudson being controlled here, momentarily.

Hudson working for a triangle but Callis defends it easily.
Callis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.

Hudson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Callis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hudson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Callis trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Callis landing a few strikes.
Hudson is trying to get back to his feet.
Callis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Callis wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Callis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hudson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to improve his position.
Hudson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Callis off and has taken his back!

Hudson working for a choke but Callis is defending well.
Callis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callis is looking to control Hudson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callis avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M I Callis had his way with Gary Hudson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hudson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Callis misses with the combination.
Hudson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callis.
Callis thows a body shot but no joy.
Hudson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hudson connects with an inside leg kick.
Callis slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Callis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hudson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Callis.
Callis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hudson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hudson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Callis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hudson's head backwards.
Callis cracks a nice hook into Hudson's ribs.
Hudson shoots in but no luck this time.
Callis throws a hook but Hudson avoids it easily.
Callis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callis scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Callis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callis. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Callis throws out a loose jab but Hudson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hudson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Callis's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Callis is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callis wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson being controlled here momentarily.
Callis wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callis has control of Hudson's left arm, preventing Hudson from doing any damage.
M I Callis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Callis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callis keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
Gary Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callis trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
M I Callis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. M I Callis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Callis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hudson circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
M I Callis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callis, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for M I Callis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for M I Callis!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for M I Callis!

M I Callis wins by unanimous decision!
M I Callis retains his welterweight title!