PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - Pain And Torture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Infamous
vs
Hughes

175 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Blitzkrieg Supplements
BioPharm Nutrition

Combat Pro Design
Syndicate Drugs

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Infamous.
Infamous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Infamous swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.

Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Infamous's guard.
Hughes pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Infamous defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to stand up but Infamous is controlling the position.
Hughes tries to stand and escape but Infamous actually recovers to full guard.

Hughes stands up from Infamous's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Infamous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Infamous misses the shot to the body.
Infamous misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Infamous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes counters with an outside leg kick.
Infamous misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Infamous misses the target.
Hughes tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Matt Hughes has been cut.
Infamous gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
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!
No joy there for Infamous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes drops Infamous with a right and a left! Hughes comes rushing in but Infamous regains his composure and manages to keep Hughes in guard.

It looks like Thiago Infamous has been cut.

Hughes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Infamous checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a right hand that Infamous ducks under and follows up with a left that Infamous also avoids with ease.
Hughes defending well as Infamous loads up on a big left hand.
Infamous misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Infamous.

Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hughes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Infamous dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Infamous misses the jab.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Infamous swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Infamous misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Thiago Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Infamous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Infamous throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hughes counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hughes closes the distance and clinches.

Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Infamous throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hughes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hughes pushes down on Infamous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hughes scores with a takedown into Infamous's guard.

Infamous is working an open guard so Hughes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Infamous misses the target.
Matt Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Infamous falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Infamous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A shot to the body from Infamous misses

and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hughes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Infamous is controlling an arm, preventing Hughes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Infamous flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Hughes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Infamous throws a combination that misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Infamous swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hughes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes is looking to chop away at Infamous's legs.
Hughes throws a right hand that Infamous ducks under and follows up with a left that Infamous also avoids with ease.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Infamous is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Infamous swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hughes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hughes slips a straight right by Infamous.
Infamous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a one-two to the body.
Infamous throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Infamous misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Infamous misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Infamous thinking.
Infamous throws a combination that misses
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes wants to slow Infamous down by chopping away at his legs.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Infamous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a good low kick that Infamous was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes lands a two punch combo.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Infamous throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes slips under a jab from Infamous.
Infamous misses with a double jab
and Hughes counters with a low kick, right behind Infamous 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.

Hughes moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infamous.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
Infamous is trying to break free.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Infamous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Infamous lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes wants to stall.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes tries to stall but Infamous uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Infamous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Infamous keeps him there for the moment.
Infamous fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Infamous fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes taking a breather.
Infamous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Hughes.
Infamous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hughes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Infamous!

Hughes is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hughes forces Infamous back against the cage and clinches.

Hughes pulls Infamous into guard.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.

Hughes has his feet on Infamous's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hughes stalks Infamous and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Infamous's face. Infamous staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Infamous.
Infamous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Infamous will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes connects with a jab.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Infamous misses its intended target.
Hughes slips under a jab from Infamous.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Infamous dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Infamous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Infamous waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Infamous swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hughes controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hughes decides to return to a standing position.
Thiago Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Infamous tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a good low kick that Infamous was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!