PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Oen (ranked 3267 p4p, 409 weight class) and Henry Hoodoo (ranked 4095 p4p, 482 weight class). Hoodoo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Put A Spell On You. Neo Oen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Oen
vs
Hoodoo

175 cm
26
219 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
223 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Oen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodoo with a hook.
We've been informed that Hoodoo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Oen has Hoodoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Oen avoids the elbow strike from Hoodoo, against the cage.
Oen can't get the takedown.
Oen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo lands with a left to the head.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oen tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Oen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oen won't allow Hoodoo to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Oen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodoo trying to control the position.
Hoodoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oen is controlling him.
Hoodoo keeping moving, preventing Oen from controlling successfully.
Oen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen won't allow Hoodoo to sweep him here.
Hoodoo is adopting a defensive guard.
Oen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oen is in close to Hoodoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoodoo working a defensive guard here.
Hoodoo has control of Oen's left arm, preventing Oen from doing any damage.
Hoodoo wants to stand but Oen is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoodoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoodoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoodoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Oen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoodoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoodoo's waist but Hoodoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oen off to one side.
Oen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoodoo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoodoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Oen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoodoo lands a damaging elbow.
Oen taking a breather.
Oen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoodoo being controlled against the cage.
Oen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoodoo smiles and moves away.
Oen slips under a jab from Hoodoo.
Oen tries to counter with a takedown but Hoodoo is quick to defend against it.

Hoodoo tries to keep at a distance but Oen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodoo presses Oen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoodoo is pressed up against the cage. Oen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoodoo down to the mat. Hoodoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Oen off the cage and back into range.

Oen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoodoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oen is in Hoodoo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoodoo is pulling down on Oen's head to control his posture.
Hoodoo looking to control.
Hoodoo wants to get back to his feet but Oen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoodoo has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hoodoo looks to land a combination but Oen avoids it well.
Oen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoodoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oen missing with a left hand there. Hoodoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoodoo. Oen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoodoo leaves Oen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oen misses the body punch
and Hoodoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoodoo defends well and Oen ends up having to push Hoodoo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoodoo looks to throw the jab but Oen is out of range.
Hoodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoodoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoodoo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oen staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoodoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Oen has managed to clinch.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Oen in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoodoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oen can't get the takedown.
Hoodoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo lands an elbow just above Oen 's eye.
Oen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoodoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oen takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoodoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoodoo.
Oen tries for a takedown but Hoodoo circles away easily
and Hoodoo counters with a nice uppercut.

Oen is rocked!

Oen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoodoo to the ground. Oen is now in Hoodoo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoodoo is on top in guard.

Hoodoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Oen working for a triangle but Hoodoo defends it easily.

Hoodoo gets to his feet. Oen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hoodoo moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoodoo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo working Oen over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoodoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoodoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oen.
Hoodoo lands an elbow inside.
Oen tries to stall but Hoodoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oen wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoodoo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hoodoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hoodoo sizes up Oen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoodoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Oen.

Hoodoo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oen sprawling to the canvas! Oen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoodoo finish him?!
Oh Oen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Oen closes the distance and pushes Hoodoo back into the cage.
Hoodoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oen is defending well for now.
Oen tries to pull guard but Hoodoo won't allow it.
Oen seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Oen is trying to pull guard but Hoodoo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoodoo smiles and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oen checks a leg kick.
Hoodoo lands the left hand.

Oen moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Oen won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoodoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oen takes a shot to the head.
Hoodoo slowing the pace effectively.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Oen's ribcage.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow.
Hoodoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoodoo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoodoo working Oen over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoodoo effectively controlling the action here.
Neo Oen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoodoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo gets through Oen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oen taking a breather.
Hoodoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry Hoodoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands a knee to the body.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoodoo gets an underhook and turns Oen into the cage.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo scores with a shot to the side of Oen's head.
Hoodoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oen misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoodoo.
Hoodoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henry Hoodoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoodoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oen looking to stall.
Oen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoodoo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoodoo.

It looks like Neo Oen has been cut.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoodoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo digs a right hand underneath Oen's ribcage. Oen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oen misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hoodoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoodoo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hoodoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Hoodoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.