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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To My Hood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Korpisuo's choice of entrance music: Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Nigel McHughes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Risto Korpisuo's chin.
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197 lbs
23 - 27 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nigel McHughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpisuo moves away.
Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
Sloppy strikes from McHughes. Those never looked like landing.
McHughes throws a big shot that misses.
McHughes thuds a left hand into Korpisuo's body.
Korpisuo scores with a leg kick.
Korpisuo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korpisuo or perhaps it was just good defense by McHughes, which made it look bad.
Korpisuo throws a series of punches but McHughes avoids them all with ease.
McHughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McHughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Korpisuo checks the leg kick nicely there.
McHughes leaves Korpisuo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from McHughes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from McHughes.
McHughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Korpisuo's head.
Korpisuo misses with a kick to the body.
McHughes with a nice cross.
McHughes misses with a low kick as Korpisuo jumps back.
Korpisuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McHughes.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from McHughes.
McHughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McHughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Korpisuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Korpisuo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McHughes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McHughes throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpisuo misses with a body kick.
Korpisuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpisuo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by McHughes.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McHughes keeping full guard, as Korpisuo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes keeping full guard, as Korpisuo tries to pass.
Korpisuo landing with the ground and pound.
Korpisuo trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo pushes down on McHughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McHughes is staying active underneath Korpisuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korpisuo prevents McHughes from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes is trying to control but can't.
Korpisuo stops McHughes from getting back to his feet.
Korpisuo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McHughes defends it well.
Korpisuo is trying to control. McHughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korpisuo stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo slips a nice elbow through McHughes's hands, connecting with McHughes's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McHughes lands with a good body shot.
Korpisuo throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpisuo misses the jab.
McHughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpisuo is just out of range.
McHughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Korpisuo off the cage and back into range.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McHughes swings for the body but Korpisuo moves out of range.
McHughes misses the jab.
McHughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McHughes misses with a body shot.
McHughes clobbers Korpisuo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McHughes looks to land a right hand but Korpisuo moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McHughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McHughes.
Korpisuo is rocked!
McHughes lands a big right hook! Korpisuo looks hurt but is still standing! McHughes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Korpisuo falls down and McHughes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Korpisuo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and McHughes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel McHughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Nigel McHughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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