PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Njokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hudson
vs
Njokuani

170 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Njokuani!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson misses with a right hand
and Njokuani counters with a big head kick but Hudson shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Njokuani.

Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Njokuani on his heels. He'll look to pass Njokuani's guard now, I'm sure.
Hudson throws a strike but Njokuani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hudson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hudson tries to get out of the position.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Njokuani controlling him for the moment.

Hudson looking for a guillotine here but Njokuani defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Njokuani defends well.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Njokuani controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Njokuani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hudson thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hudson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hudson with a couple of short strikes.

Njokuani is rocked!

It looks like Anthony Njokuani has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Njokuani! Hudson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Njokuani and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Hudson!
A determined Saul Hudson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!