PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 3540 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Demetrius Cadmo (ranked 387 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hughes
vs
Cadmo

172 cm
24
165
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
154
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cadmo !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadmo shoots and misses

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cadmo .

Cadmo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Cadmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Cadmo is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Cadmo keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.

Cadmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

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!'.