PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azrael Eurynome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Country boy can survive as his entrance music. Azrael Eurynome is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Eurynome
vs
Hughes

188 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
175 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azrael Eurynome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eurynome misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eurynome defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Eurynome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eurynome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Eurynome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Eurynome tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Eurynome misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eurynome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Eurynome lands a head kick!
Eurynome moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Eurynome backpedaling.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Eurynome's head but Eurynome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Eurynome is out of range.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Azrael Eurynome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Eurynome shows good takedown defense.
Eurynome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Eurynome is out of range.
Eurynome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Eurynome's body. Eurynome takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eurynome throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Eurynome is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Eurynome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Eurynome keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ratt Hughes.
Eurynome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eurynome.
Eurynome throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eurynome. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eurynome throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Eurynome moves away and avoids it.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eurynome.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Eurynome's head but Eurynome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Eurynome throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Eurynome ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Eurynome which made him look bad.
Azrael Eurynome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Eurynome moved out of range.

Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Eurynome is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Eurynome taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes is nestled in close to Eurynome, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eurynome is looking to improve his position.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eurynome keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Eurynome defends it.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Eurynome dodges it nicely.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Eurynome won't allow it.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eurynome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Eurynome is having none of it.
Eurynome is controlling Hughes's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two 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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Eurynome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eurynome is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hughes is taking a breather. Eurynome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eurynome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Eurynome manages to get to full guard.
Eurynome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Eurynome keeps moving.
Hughes throws a strike but Eurynome rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eurynome's guard.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Eurynome is retaining full guard.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eurynome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eurynome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eurynome is keeping the position for now.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Eurynome keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratt Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hughes misses with the combination.
Eurynome tries to clinch but Hughes moves away
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes tries to work over Eurynome's front leg with a kick but Eurynome checks it.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.

Hughes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Eurynome!
Eurynome tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hughes working Eurynome over with strikes here.
Eurynome is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Eurynome that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hughes looking to control but Eurynome is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Eurynome suckers Hughes into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Eurynome is now in Hughes's guard!
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eurynome is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Eurynome postures up.
Azrael Eurynome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ratt Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
Eurynome looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eurynome fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes sizes up Eurynome with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eurynome ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Eurynome ducks down to avoid it.
Eurynome throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Eurynome slips a straight right by Hughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eurynome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eurynome.

Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.
Eurynome gets full guard.
Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Eurynome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Eurynome!
Eurynome stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Eurynome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eurynome wants to get up but he can't break Hughes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hughes is trying to keep Eurynome in close.

Ratt Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Eurynome.
Ratt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eurynome tries to clinch up
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ratt Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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