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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Basileos doesn't manage to clinch there - Masaki circles away.
Basileos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masaki throws a series of punches but Basileos avoids them all with ease.
Basileos tries to clinch there but Masaki circles away.
Basileos slips a jab and a cross from Masaki.
Basileos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basileos dives in for a single leg takedown but Masaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basileos! But no joy.
Masaki throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Basileos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Basileos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basileos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
Basileos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masaki walks away with a smile on his face. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Basileos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Masaki looks to land a combination but Basileos avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Masaki. No joy for Basileos on that attempt.
As Basileos tries to get set, Masaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Basileos manages to avoid the attempt.
Kokaku Masaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basileos doesn't manage to clinch there - Masaki circles away.
Masaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Basileos off the cage and back into range.
Masaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masaki scores with a shot to the body.
Masaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Basileos moves into the clinch.
Masaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Basileos misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Masaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Basileos is defending well.#TD#
Masaki has clasped his hands together around Basileos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Masaki decides to stand back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masaki!
Masaki throws a combination. Basileos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masaki throws a series of strikes that have Basileos backpedaling.
#CL2#
Basileos drives through and clinches with Masaki against the cage.
A short uppercut from Masaki.
Basileos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Basileos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masaki walks away with a smile on his face. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
Basileos darts in looking for a takedown but Masaki gets double underhooks and turns Basileos into the cage.
Masaki misses with a combination
and Basileos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masaki throws a series of punches but Basileos avoids them all with ease.
Basileos blocks a low kick nicely.
Basileos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Masaki lands the left hand.
Masaki lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Basileos takes one on the button.
Masaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Basileos counters with a low kick, right behind Masaki 's knee.
Basileos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masaki misses with the combination.
Kokaku Masaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Masaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masaki looks to land a body kick but Basileos moved away.
Basileos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Masaki misses.
Basileos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki misses with a body shot.
Basileos tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokaku Masaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basileos.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basileos tries to clinch but Masaki moves out of range.
Basileos needs to keep his hands up - Masaki had a free shot at his head there.
Basileos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kokaku Masaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Masaki.
Masaki misses with a double jab.
Masaki misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaki misses with a combination
and Basileos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masaki really felt that one!
Masaki tries to bum rush Basileos with a series of wild strikes but Basileos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Masaki.
Masaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basileos can do to turn this around?
Masaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Masaki. No joy for Basileos on that attempt.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
Masaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basileos.
Masaki looks to land a combination but Basileos avoids it well.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.
Masaki misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masaki leaves Basileos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Basileos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Basileos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Masaki throws a shot from downtown. Basileos moves away and avoids it.
Masaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Basileos. Basileos gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Masaki.
Masaki cracks Basileos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basileos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Basileos.
Masaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masaki jabs at Basileos's body.
Basileos dodges the punch combination from Masaki.
Masaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBasileos.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Masaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Basileos tries a quick counter leg kick but Masaki is wise to it.
Masaki throws a combination that misses
and Basileos counters with a low kick, right behind Masaki 's knee.
Basileos tries to clinch but Masaki is having none of it.
Basileos tries to clinch up but Masaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Basileos dodges the punch combination from Masaki.
Basileos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Masaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Basileos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basileos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masaki defends it well.#T4#
Masaki throws a series of strikes that have Basileos backpedaling.
Masaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basileos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masaki throws a nice looking combination but Basileos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masaki looks to land a left hand but Basileos moved out of range nicely.
Basileos goes for a double leg but Masaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masaki continues to drive forward.
Masaki lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Masaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basileos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Masaki. Those never looked like landing.
Masaki misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokaku Masaki dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Basileos dives in and grabs Masaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masaki pushes down on Basileos's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Masaki.
Basileos is looking for the big counter here.
Masaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Basileos is looking for the big counter here.
Masaki connects with a body shot that sends Basileos's belly button to the back.
Masaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basileos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Basileos.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basileos avoids the body shot from Masaki.
Basileos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masaki is fending him off so far but Basileos persists. Nope, Masaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kokaku Masaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Masaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basileos moves away.#T1#
Masaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masaki throws a nice looking combination but Basileos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masaki misses with a double jab
and Basileos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Basileos wants to clinch up but Masaki keeps it at a distance.
Basileos is looking to clinch.
Basileos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basileos.
Kokaku Masaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bael Basileos.
An inside leg kick from Masaki misses. #T2#
Basileos has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Masaki.
Basileos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masaki throws a right and a left that Basileos avoids nicely.
Basileos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basileos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masaki throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Masaki.
Masaki throws a right hand that Basileos ducks under and follows up with a left that Basileos also avoids with ease.#T3#
Masaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basileos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Basileos, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kokaku Masaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Basileos after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Masaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Basileos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masaki misses with a two punch combination.
Basileos looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basileos tries to clinch up but Masaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Masaki swinging wildly here.
Basileos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basileos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basileos throws out a counter right but Masaki avoids it with no problem.
Basileos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basileos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bael Basileos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Masaki. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kokaku Masaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masaki, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokaku Masaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Basileos scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Basileos rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Basileos missing with knees to the body.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Basileos won't allow it.
Velasquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Velasquez really is a fat lump.
Basileos tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Basileos back against the cage.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Basileos manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Basileos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basileos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Velasquez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Basileos has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Basileos breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A head kick by Basileos misses #TD#
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Basileos is looking to stand back up but Velasquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Basileos. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Basileos wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Basileos is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to control but Basileos is keeping him busy.
Velasquez prevents Basileos from standing back up.
#SU#
Velasquez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Basileos looks winded!
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basileos tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Basileos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Velasquez closes the distance but Basileos moves to the side
and Basileos counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
Velasquez closes the distance but Basileos moves to the side
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bael Basileos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Basileos avoids it really well and circles away.
Basileos is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Basileos wants to clinch.
Basileos jabs at Velasquez's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Basileos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Basileos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Basileos closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Basileos stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez has Basileos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Basileos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Basileos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow. #TD2#
Basileos gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basileos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Basileos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Velasquez jumps guard and drags Basileos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Basileos controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez is trying to keep Basileos in close.
#ES#
Velasquez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Basileos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Velasquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Basileos prevents it.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Basileos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Basileos rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Velasquez has picked Basileos up - he's going for a ride! Velasquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Basileos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Basileos wants to get back to full guard.
Basileos is breathing heavily.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez stalling. #SU#
Velasquez decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Basileos.
Bael Basileos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Basileos.
Velasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basileos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Basileos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Velasquez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Basileos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Basileos manages to break the clinch.
Basileos misses with a body shot.
Basileos throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Basileos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez is looking to control Basileos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?
Basileos tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bael Basileos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Velasquez gets caught flat footed, as Basileos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Basileos's guard. #REVR##SU#
Velasquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Basileos, up you get!
Basileos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Basileos throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Basileos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velasquez lands a high kick!
Velasquez really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Basileos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Basileos gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage. #CL#
Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Velasquez stalling against the cage.
Basileos can't break the clinch.
Basileos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Basileos gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basileos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Basileos keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Basileos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Velasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Basileos throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Velasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Basileos sprawls and moves away.
Basileos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Basileos keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Basileos.
Basileos misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Basileos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Basileos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Basileos's back!
Velasquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bael Basileos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Basileos 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bael Basileos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Basileos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Basileos trying to control the pace.
Basileos with the ground and pound but Hudson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Basileos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hudson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #REVR#
Basileos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hudson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Basileos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hudson.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Basileos is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Basileos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Basileos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily.
Hudson winds up and cracks Basileos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Basileos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hudson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Basileos defending well though. #T2#
Basileos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudson is working away from the top position though.
Hudson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hudson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hudson working Basileos over with strikes.
Hudson drops an elbow to the side of Basileos's head. #ES2#
Basileos kicks Hudson off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Basileos scores with a takedown into Hudson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. #REVR#
Basileos looks winded!#T3#
Hudson drops an elbow to the side of Basileos's head.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Hudson winds up and cracks Basileos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hudson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hudson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Basileos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hudson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Basileos taking some punishment here, with Hudson in his half guard.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hudson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hudson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Basileos is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Basileos wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
Basileos trying to control here.
Hudson working over Basileos with some ground and pound. Basileos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Hudson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Basileos wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Bael Basileos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Basileos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hudson to the mat! Hudson manages to get full guard.
Basileos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basileos wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Basileos is looking to pass into half guard but Hudson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hudson is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson distracts Basileos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Basileos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basileos tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson landing with the ground and pound.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basileos's head.#T2#
Hudson cracks Basileos with a solid left hand.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basileos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
Basileos is breathing heavily.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hudson works over Basileos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson is in close to Basileos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Basileos looking for subs off his back but Hudson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Hudson lands strikes from half guard.
Hudson wants to control but Basileos is keeping him busy.
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hudson working Basileos over with strikes.
Hudson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basileos can do to turn this around?
Hudson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Basileos is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Hudson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Basileos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hudson did well to prevent Basileos getting side control.
Basileos prevents Hudson from improving his position.
Basileos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Hudson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson has his hands clasped together around Basileos's back. He's all about the action.
Hudson gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basileos wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Hudson managing to control the position.
Basileos won't allow Hudson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Basileos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hudson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Basileos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hudson wants to control but Basileos postures up.
Hudson sneaks back into half guard.
Hudson trying to control from the bottom.
Basileos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though.
Basileos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Basileos trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Hudson controlling Basileos's posture. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Basileos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson cracks Basileos with a solid left hand.#T4#
Hudson with a nice head shot there.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson is standing up over Basileos. Basileos looks to escape but Hudson dives into side control.
#SUB#
Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Basileos, who protects the arm well.
Basileos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bael Basileos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monty Hudson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Hudson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hudson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Hudson!
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