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Event:
CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Hughes moves out of range as Albans throws a body kick.
As Albans backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Albans manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Albans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Albans closes the distance and clinches.
Albans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albans lands with a light punch inside.
Albans lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Albans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Albans drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Albans scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Albans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Albans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albans avoids it.
Hughes wants to stall.
Albans pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Albans gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Albans is trying for a kimura here. Hughes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Albans wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Gilchrist looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Gilchrist lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Gilchrist counters with a nice body shot.
Gilchrist scores with a nice right hand.
Gilchrist lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hughes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gilchrist dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Gilchrist!
Glover Gilchrist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadmo shoots and misses #CL#
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadmo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hughes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Cadmo blocks it.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadmo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hughes has picked Cadmo up - he's going for a ride! Hughes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadmo is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cadmo is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cadmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Cadmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is pressing down on Cadmo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadmo is holding on for now.
Cadmo trying to control here.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Hughes wants to control but Cadmo is keeping him busy. #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.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cadmo is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Cadmo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cadmo . #SUB2#
Cadmo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Cadmo trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Cadmo is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadmo off and has taken his back!#T4#
Cadmo tries to roll but Hughes sticks to his back.
Cadmo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hughes.
Cadmo can't escape the position.
Hughes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cadmo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hughes.
We've been informed that Cadmo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes has the hooks in. Cadmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes tries to get the hooks in deep but Cadmo pushed the leg off.
Hughes has the hooks in. Cadmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hughes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Demetrius Cadmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Cadmo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Cadmo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Cadmo is looking to improve his position.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes 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.
Hughes trying to control the action but Cadmo is working from the bottom.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Cadmo 's hands, connecting with Cadmo 's forehead.
Cadmo tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.#T2#
Cadmo trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cadmo can do to turn this around?
Cadmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cadmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadmo is aware though and is defending well.
Cadmo looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cadmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Cadmo looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cadmo is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Cadmo keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cadmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadmo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes pulls Cadmo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cadmo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadmo wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cadmo slips under a jab.
And Cadmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cadmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Cadmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Cadmo gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadmo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadmo keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cadmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Cadmo is keeping the position.
Cadmo pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cadmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes works over Cadmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cadmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes trying to control but Cadmo is working from the bottom.
Cadmo has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Cadmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadmo is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hughes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cadmo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demetrius Cadmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadmo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Cadmo .
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Cadmo breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
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.
Cadmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cadmo 's guard.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cadmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.#SUB2#
Cadmo 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.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Hughes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Let's go white! LET'S GOOOOOOO!'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 12 - WHITE VS CADMO
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
McKee shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKee avoids the body shot from Hughes.
McKee closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. McKee pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKee closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. McKee pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
McKee looking to score a takedown here. Hughes is defending well but McKee drives through and ends up in Hughes's guard.
McKee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKee trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
McKee is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McKee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hughes pushes McKee up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
McKee blocks an uppercut.
Hughes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
McKee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
McKee jumps guard.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from McKee.
McKee pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKee is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from McKee'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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKee pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes works over McKee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but McKee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. McKee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hughes leaves McKee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes with the counter takedown but McKee avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKee is defended easily by Hughes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
McKee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughes's guard.#T1#
Hughes is trying to control the position but McKee postures up. #SUB#
McKee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hughes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKee has Hughes in his guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKee is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
McKee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but McKee keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
McKee is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
McKee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but McKee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKee tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKee has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
McKee drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKee defends it easily.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darrion McKee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
McKee passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darrion McKee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
McKee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKee misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
McKee shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into McKee's guard.
McKee 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##T1#
McKee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McKee manages to pass to mount!
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKee controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
McKee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
McKee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McKee content just to control the position here. #T3#
McKee fails to advance to Hughes's back.
McKee forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
McKee working for a choke but Hughes is defending well.
McKee avoiding Hughes 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKee keeps control of the position easily here as Hughes tries to buck him off.
Hughes trying to control the action but McKee just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McKee looking for the choke from the back.
Hughes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Darrion McKee wins by unanimous decision!
Darrion McKee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 3
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Chimaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Hughes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chimaev connects with a jab.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaev.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Chimaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Chimaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chimaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Hughes working away.#T1#
Chimaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chimaev to regain full guard.
Chimaev is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Hughes prevents Chimaev from improving his position.#T2#
Chimaev is trying to control but Hughes passes into side control!
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaev is looking for a sweep.
Hughes 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.
Hughes working away.
Chimaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes winds up and cracks Chimaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chimaev is trying to control Hughes's posture. Hughes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Chimaev! Hughes is rotating here... this could be the end... Chimaev is out! Hughes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Hughes!
Post fight, an emotional Matt Hughes said 'I wanna thanks my manager Altieri, I wanna thanks Saklain and my team mates, they've done a lot for me, hey Mcklown, are you ready for war? Cause I'm fucking ready!!!'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Hughes blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from DeGuardio.
#TD#
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeGuardio is looking to stand back up but Hughes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by DeGuardio. #REVB#
DeGuardio is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeGuardio 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.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is trying to stand.
Hughes controlling from mount.
DeGuardio prevents Hughes from taking his back.#T2#
DeGuardio really wants to buck Hughes off and get back to his feet.
Hughes raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Hughes quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hughes but it's paid off an DeGuardio is forced to tap! Nice work by Hughes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hughes! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Ozdoev closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ozdoev has an active guard here but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ozdoev actively working from the bottom here.
Ozdoev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozdoev has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozdoev wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozdoev wants to get back to his feet.
Ozdoev is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Ozdoev is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes stalling.
Ozdoev trying to control from the bottom.
#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.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ozdoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozdoev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Ozdoev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ozdoev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Ozdoev keeps it at a distance.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Ozdoev is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozdoev.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Ozdoev avoids them all with ease.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozdoev misses with a combination
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Ozdoev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.#T4#
Ozdoev has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a three punch combo that has Ozdoev backing up. Ozdoev nods at Hughes to acknowledge the strikes.
Ozdoev wants to clinch.
Ozdoev stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ozdoev misses with a double jab
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozdoev throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Ozdoev gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ozdoev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Ozdoev in his guard.#REVB#
Ozdoev controlling from the top position.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozdoev can do to turn this around?
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control but Ozdoev is working from the bottom.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Ozdoev.#T1#
Ozdoev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ozdoev is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Ozdoev has control of the leg.
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ozdoev throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes has his hands on Ozdoev's head, controlling the position.
Ozdoev looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ozdoev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes. #SUB2#
Ozdoev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.#T3#
Ozdoev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Ozdoev keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Ozdoev being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hughes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ozdoev for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Hughes has Ozdoev up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozdoev is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozdoev.
#TD#
Hughes pulls guard.
Ozdoev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ozdoev stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozdoev pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Ozdoev is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hughes manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ozdoev throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Ozdoev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.
Ozdoev wants to stand up but Hughes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hughes wants to control but Ozdoev is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozdoev pulls his head out easily.
Hughes is in trouble now - Ozdoev has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozdoev with shots to the head and body - Hughes looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Hughes wants to control but Ozdoev is having none of it.
Hughes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes wants to control but Ozdoev is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ozdoev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ozdoev wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well. #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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozdoev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ozdoev is now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Ozdoev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Ozdoev has control of the leg.
Hughes wants to control but Ozdoev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Ozdoev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozdoev not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ozdoev pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hughes pulls guard successfully.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozdoev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khalid Ozdoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozdoev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hughes reverses the position - he's now on top in Ozdoev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Ozdoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Markus Kjila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Kjila.
Hughes throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kjila's face as Hughes controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kjila is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hughes controls the position from side control.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Hughes just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kjila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Hughes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kjila down.
Kjila taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kjila is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kjila has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kjila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kjila wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kjila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is nestled in close to Kjila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kjila is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kjila avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a kimura here. Kjila looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hughes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Hughes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1018 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catartes with a nice calf kick.
Catartes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Catartes.
Catartes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Catartes breaks away and moves out of range.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Catartes with the inside leg kick.
Jab by Catartes.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Catartes.
Catartes looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Catartes. Catartes obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catartes leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Catartes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catartes lands a brutal head kick. Hughes looks out on his feet and Catartes throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Carcarah Catartes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1018 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherrill misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sherrill misses with a body shot.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Sherrill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
A nice side step and Hughes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sherrill manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Sherrill is trying to trip Hughes. He has hold of a leg but Hughes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sherrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherrill trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Sherrill stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.#T1#
Sherrill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sherrill controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherrill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherrill is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherrill's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Sherrill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sherrill manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Sherrill's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherrill trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Sherrill working a defensive guard but Hughes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sherrill is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Hughes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Sherrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherrill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sherrill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hughes.
#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherrill, who protects the arm well.
Sherrill looks to move to half guard but instead Hughes has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Sherrill tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hughes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sherrill to take his back!
Sherrill tries to break free.
Hughes controls the position.
Sherrill rolls, trying to escape but Hughes keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sherrill is defended easily by Hughes.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherrill looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Sherrill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Sherrill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherrill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sherrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes tries to strike from the bottom.
Sherrill distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but Sherrill slips an elbow through the middle.
Matt Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sherrill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherrill keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Sherrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherrill, not yet.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sherrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sherrill keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherrill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherrill 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##T3#
Sherrill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sherrill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherrill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes wants to control but Sherrill is keeping busy.
#T4#
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.
Sherrill is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sherrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sherrill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sherrill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherrill trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Sherrill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sherrill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sherrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Sherrill trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Sherrill throws an elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sherrill's guard. Nice move by Hughes!#REVB#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sherrill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherrill looking for subs off his back but Hughes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hughes prevents Sherrill from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherrill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sherrill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sherrill is looking to control Hughes but Hughes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hughes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Sherrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hughes controlling the position well.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherrill won't allow Hughes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherrill wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Sherrill won't allow Hughes to sweep him here. #T3#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sherrill from controlling successfully.
Sherrill working some strikes from top position.
Sherrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Sherrill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherrill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sherrill content to stall in guard here.
Sherrill trying to move into half guard but instead Hughes has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherrill is retaining full guard.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sherrill holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sherrill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Sherrill circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherrill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes is looking for a takedown.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sherrill is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shawn Sherrill.
I think Sherrill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision! |
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