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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Collier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Hughes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collier on his heels. He'll look to pass Collier's guard now, I'm sure.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collier is keeping the position for now.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Collier trying to control the position.
Collier being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Hughes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier is being controlled here.
It looks like Hughes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Collier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hughes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier is letting Hughes control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collier.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes is taking a breather. Collier 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.
Collier tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hughes working away.
Hughes controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey 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.
Hughes scores with a takedown into Collier's guard.
Collier looking to control.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanley Collier.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
Hughes stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Collier has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hughes.
Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes is trying to trip Collier. He has hold of a leg but Collier is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hughes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Collier is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Hughes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeffrey Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
Collier working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stays in close to Collier's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collier is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collier keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey 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 drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collier controlling the position.
Hughes won't allow Collier to sweep him here.
Collier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffrey Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanley Collier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Collier's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier strikes from his own guard.
Collier is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeffrey Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collier controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is controlling Collier's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeffrey Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into Collier's guard.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Collier is keeping the position.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Collier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Collier controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stanley Collier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffrey Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Hughes!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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