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Event:
Primal 48
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Mancini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mancini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mancini lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a hook to the body
and Mancini counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mancini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mancini counters with a crisp right that sends Hughes to the canvas! Mancini follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
The defeated Joseph Hughes had this to say: 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Event:
Primal 46
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Van counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van .
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Van went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van . Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Van to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Van .#T1#
Hughes misses with a straight right.
And Van counters with a quick kick to the body but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Van is looking to counter punch.
Van scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Van finish him?
Van is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Van needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.
Van misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van keeps working.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Van 's face as Hughes controls the position.
Hughes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Hughes is working to tighten his grip on Van 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Van has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hughes is really squeezing tight and eventually Van passes out! Hughes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Hughes!
Our winner, Joseph Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tremaine Van spoke after the fight, saying 'Well done to Mark Holm. I'm very disappointed with that fight, I need to figure out what went wrong '.
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Event:
Primal 41
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Takada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
A jab lands there for Takada.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Takada counters with a huge left! Hughes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hughes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
Joseph Hughes spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Event:
Primal 39
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moors's guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Moors escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Moors has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hughes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moors has tightened it up now! Hughes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Moors!
Joseph Hughes was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Event:
Primal 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Whitaker slips under a jab from Hughes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitaker.
Whitaker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hughes manages to circle out of the way.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Whitaker avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Whitaker misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Whitaker on the inside. #TD2#
Hughes decides to pull guard.
Whitaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform us that Hughes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Whitaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Whitaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hughes has his feet on Whitaker's thighs here. He's pushed Whitaker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitaker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Hughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Hughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Immortals 24 Champions
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vessla misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Vessla punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Vessla gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Vessla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vessla scores with a shoulder strike.
Vessla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Vessla.
Hughes can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hughes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vessla defends it easily.
Hughes is trying to keep Vessla in close.
#SUB#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Vessla defends easily.
#T1#
Vessla postures up.
Hughes controlling the position.
Hughes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vessla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vessla is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Vessla postures up. #T2##SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vessla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hughes is tightening it up a little... Vessla has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vessla reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vessla taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Hughes!
Joseph Hughes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Immortals 21 Gracie vs Purha
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Nelson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nelson.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Nelson is trying to control but Hughes manages to pass to mount!
Hughes trying to control but Nelson is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Hughes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nelson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hughes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.#SUB#
Hughes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nelson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes lands a big elbow - Nelson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nelson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joseph Hughes!
An out of breath Joseph Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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