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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2025 |
#R1# Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2# Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hughes. A body shot lands from Hughes.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Hughes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hughes tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hughes tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Hughes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro. Ribeiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position. Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing. Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage. Hughes lands with a right to the head. A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ribeiro can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ribeiro jumps guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Hughes keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hughes lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Hughes.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away. Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage. Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch. Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike. Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. #T3# Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch. Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head. Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Hughes. Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hughes. A right handed body shot lands from Hughes.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position. #T4# Ribeiro tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Hughes. Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hughes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow. Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ribeiro working hard to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hughes tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Hughes lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hughes dominated that round. That's time! Ribeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Hughes breaks away and moves out of range. Ribeiro wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range. Hughes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ribeiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Hughes clinches up with Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage. Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ribeiro jumps guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch. Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut. Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot. Ribeiro looking to slow down the pace here. Ribeiro is trying to push Hughes away but Hughes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice body punch from Hughes. Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Hughes. Ribeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hughes lands with a light punch inside. Hughes works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches. Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
#T3# Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch. Ribeiro is looking to control Hughes's arms but Hughes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ribeiro has his back to the cage. A short right from Hughes. Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. Ribeiro is trying to break free. Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Hughes. Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ribeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hughes tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Hughes. #T4# Hughes tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Hughes lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Hughes.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not. Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ribeiro blocks a jab. Ribeiro shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hughes counters with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ribeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes counters with a nice leg kick. Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribeiro's sensitive parts. #CL2# Hughes clinches up against the cage. Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow. Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hughes lands with a short shot to the head. Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage. Hughes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.#T1# Hughes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Hughes. Ribeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ribeiro throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hughes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2# Hughes lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Hughes takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked! Hughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribeiro rather than just go for the knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hughes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ribeiro switches off momentarily and Hughes cracks him with a monster right hand! Ribeiro topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hughes dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Hughes! Kenny Hughes very nearly forgot to thank HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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