PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen NightTrain as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Saul Hudson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jacobs
vs
Hudson

173 cm
27
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

170 cm
30
160 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson jabs at Jacobs's body.
Hudson takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Hudson lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobs moves out of range as Hudson strikes.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Hudson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses the shot to the body.
Hudson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudson jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
Hudson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Christian Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Hudson lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Hudson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Hudson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controlling Hudson's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Hudson checks the leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hudson blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Hudson works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Hudson misses with a straight left.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Hudson connects with a body shot.
Hudson throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hudson there.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hudson lands with a nice body punch.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Jacobs takes a swing at Hudson's ribcage but misses.
Hudson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hudson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hudson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christian Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs tries to work over Hudson's front leg with a kick but Hudson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hudson blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Hudson dominated that round.
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.

Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christian Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Hudson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs tries to land a leg kick but Hudson saw it coming and moves away.
Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Hudson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Hudson saw that one coming.
Hudson takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hudson. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson just misses with a punch to the body.

Hudson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hudson tries to pass to full mount but Jacobs defends it.
Hudson drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Hudson wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Hudson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Hudson misses with a head shot. Jacobs uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs is pulling down on Hudson's head to control his posture.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Hudson throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Hudson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Jacobs 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hudson tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jacobs on his heels. He'll look to pass Jacobs's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Hudson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hudson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson gets full guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Hudson controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hudson works the jab nicely.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand

and Hudson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacobs's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Hudson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobs to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Saul Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Hudson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hudson lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Hudson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hudson punishes Jacobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Saul Hudson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hudson moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs throws a front kick that sends Hudson stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hudson jabs at Jacobs's body.
Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Hudson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudson!
Hudson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hudson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hudson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Hudson defends it.
Hudson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Hudson misses with a head shot. Jacobs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudson works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
Hudson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson is fighting to break Jacobs's control of his arms but Jacobs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Hudson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Hudson dominated that fourth round.
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!

Jacobs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hudson is out of range and Jacobs settles back down.
Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hudson misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobs tries to move into range but Hudson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Hudson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hudson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jacobs counters with a thumping low kick.
Hudson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hudson takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Hudson moves out of range easily.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hudson throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Hudson lands a jab to Jacobs's midsection.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to work over Hudson's front leg with a kick but Hudson checks it.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hudson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson misses with a jab to the body
and Jacobs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hudson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hudson dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Hudson connects with a jab.
Hudson connects with a nice looking jab.

Hudson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacobs's 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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
Hudson thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hudson with the ground and pound but Jacobs uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saul Hudson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs 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.
Christian Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hudson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Hudson! Saul Hudson retains his lightweight title!
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