PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Whentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Hudock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Hudock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hudock
vs
Whentworth

188 cm
24
184 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

177 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hudock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whentworth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whentworth tries to clinch but Hudock moves out of range.
Whentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Whentworth is looking to clinch.
Whentworth tries to clinch there but Hudock circles away.
Hudock looks for a takedown but Whentworth sprawls well.
Whentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudock circles away.
Whentworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudock.

Hudock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hudock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whentworth, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whentworth is trying to get back to his feet.
Hudock is looking to take a break and control but Whentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whentworth wants to get back to his feet but Hudock drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hudock tries for a kimura but Whentworth is defending well.

Hudock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hudock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Whentworth is not content to let Hudock control the position.

Hudock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whentworth dodges the ground and pound from Hudock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock working the ground and pound but Whentworth is defending the strikes.
Hudock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Whentworth's face as Hudock controls the position.
Whentworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whentworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hudock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hudock controlling the position from side mount.
Whentworth pushes Hudock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hudock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hudock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hudock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whentworth is not content to let Hudock control the position.
Hudock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Whentworth slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whentworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hudock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hudock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whentworth - that will leave a mark!
Hudock shoots in for a double leg but Whentworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whentworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudock.

Whentworth has closed the distance and engaged Hudock in a clinch.
Whentworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Hudock won't want to take too many of those.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudock managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Hudock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whentworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whentworth landing knees to the body.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudock avoids the damage to the body.
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Hudock managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Whentworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Hudock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whentworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Charles Whentworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whentworth lands a knee to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hudock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hudock takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudock avoids the damage to the body.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Hudock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whentworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whentworth lands a knee to the body.
Hudock can't get the takedown.
Whentworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Hudock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hudock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hudock managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hudock has Whentworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whentworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Hudock tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Whentworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Whentworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hudock counters with a one-two to the body.
Whentworth throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jack Hudock has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudock is defended easily by Whentworth.

Whentworth darts in and clinches Hudock up against the cage.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth crunches a lovely knee into Hudock's ribcage.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudock managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Whentworth landing knees to the body.
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Hudock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Hudock is trying to drag Whentworth to the mat but Whentworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whentworth landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Whentworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hudock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hudock avoids it.
Hudock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudock.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hudock is defending well for now.
Hudock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whentworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whentworth is looking to clinch but Hudock is avoiding it.
Jack Hudock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whentworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Hudock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock misses with a takedown attempt - Whentworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whentworth tries to clinch up but Hudock circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whentworth swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Whentworth rushes Hudock and presses him up against the cage.
Hudock avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Hudock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whentworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Whentworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whentworth 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Whentworth!