PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Supernova has chosen Karma Police as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hughes
vs
Supernova

181 cm
26
175 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

183 cm
26
180 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent, Inc.™

Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Supernova enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Supernova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Supernova trying to control the position here.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Supernova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Supernova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Supernova is keeping the position.
Supernova looking for a sweep. Not yet Supernova, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supernova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sunny Supernova.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Supernova.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supernova misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a low kick, right behind Supernova 's knee.

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 misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Supernova. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Supernova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Supernova swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Supernova sprawls well.
Supernova throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a poor cross that misses

and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Supernova's guard.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supernova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Supernova is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sunny Supernova hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Supernova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a combination. Supernova tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Supernova lands but Hughes takes it in his stride.
Jab from Hughes.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Supernova avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Supernova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Supernova scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.

Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Supernova keeps moving.
Supernova keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Supernova.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Supernova is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Supernova controlling the position well.
Supernova gets full guard.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova trying to control the position here.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Supernova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hughes stops Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Supernova is trying to control but Hughes passes into side control!
Hughes wants to control but Supernova is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supernova is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Supernova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Supernova wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes with the ground and pound but Supernova regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supernova trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Supernova is trying to control but can't.
Supernova is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratt Hughes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Supernova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supernova moves away.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Supernova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supernova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Supernova off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Supernova connects with a solid leg kick.
Supernova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Supernova ducked under it nicely.
Supernova throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Supernova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Supernova - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a leg kick

and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Supernova is retaining full guard.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Supernova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes throws a strike but Supernova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Supernova wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Sunny Supernova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Supernova is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughesis looking to pass into half guard but Supernova pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Supernova is in guard.
Supernova wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supernova is one step ahead there.
Supernova stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ratt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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