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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 07, 2021
#R1#
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Hughes.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Saenamuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Saenamuang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saenamuang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hughes with a hook.
Saenamuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes has been working on his balance at The Scrap Squad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Saenamuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saenamuang walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Saenamuang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saenamuang misses with a straight right.
Saenamuang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice head kick!
Saenamuang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Saenamuang fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is in close to Saenamuang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Saenamuang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saenamuang is trying to keep Hughes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saenamuang is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Saenamuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saenamuang wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Saenamuang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Saenamuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes trying to control but Saenamuang is working from the bottom.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Saenamuang keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saenamuang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saenamuang defending well though.
Saenamuang wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saenamuang is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes is keen to just control but Saenamuang is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saenamuang wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saenamuang defends it well.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Saenamuang dodges it nicely.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saenamuang is not content to let Hughes control the position.#SUB2#
Saenamuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Hughes content to control rather than advance.
Hughes wants to control but Saenamuang is keeping him busy.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Saenamuang defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hughes lands a nice hook to Saenamuang's body. Saenamuang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Saenamuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saenamuang throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Saenamuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saenamuang sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes is keen to just control but Saenamuang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saenamuang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Saenamuang is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Saenamuang defends the submission attempt.
Saenamuang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saenamuang gets back to full guard.
Saenamuang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saenamuang working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes trying to control but Saenamuang is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Saenamuang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saenamuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes pushing down on Saenamuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saenamuang gets full guard.#SUB#
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saenamuang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saenamuang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saenamuang! #REVB#
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Saenamuang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Saenamuang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes tries to buck Saenamuang off but Saenamuang is having none of it.#SUB2#
Saenamuang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saenamuang but great work by Hughes.
Saenamuang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hughes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hughes working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Hughes landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes working the ground and pound from side control.
Saenamuang stops Hughes from passing to mount.
Saenamuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saenamuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saenamuang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard but Saenamuang has mounted him!
Saenamuang is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Saenamuang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hughes takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Saenamuang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Saenamuang clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saenamuang can do to turn this around?
Saenamuang stalling in the clinch but Hughes improves position.
Saenamuang leaning against his opponent.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saenamuang misses with a body punch.
Hughes controlling the action here for a moment.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenamuang is just out of range.
Saenamuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saenamuang throws out the jab.
Hughes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Saenamuang's body. Saenamuang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hughes lunges at Saenamuang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saenamuang's hand.
Saenamuang connects with a leg kick.
Saenamuang walks into a left hand.
Saenamuang drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saenamuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jettrin Saenamuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saenamuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saenamuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenamuang works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang misses with a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes misses with a hook. Saenamuang ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Saenamuang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Saenamuang didn't see that one coming.
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saenamuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saenamuang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughes. That did some damage!
Saenamuang misses with a hook.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Saenamuang sprawls well.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenamuang.
Saenamuang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Saenamuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenamuang.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Saenamuang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saenamuang manages to circle out of the way.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saenamuang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saenamuang misses with a straight right.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Saenamuang counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saenamuang as he avoids it easily.
Saenamuang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saenamuang.
Hughes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saenamuang under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes misses with a left hand
enabling Saenamuang to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Saenamuang, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Saenamuang against the cage but Saenamuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Saenamuang.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saenamuang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saenamuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Saenamuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Saenamuang with an uppercut!
Jettrin Saenamuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saenamuang.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jettrin Saenamuang.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

A victorious Bronson Hughes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 06, 2021
#R1#
Flint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flint is looking to clinch.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Flint's ribs.
Flint misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flint.
Flint throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Flint's front leg but catches the back leg as Flint tries to avoid it.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flint looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Flint counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flint manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flint's head.#T2#
Flint controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flint's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Flint told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Flint.#T3#
Flint trying to control the position.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flint throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hughes uses it to pass to side control.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Flint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes cracks Flint with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hughes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flint is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bronson Hughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 08, 2021
#R1#
Cooter with a hook.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooter throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Cooter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooter misses with the combination.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes cracks Cooter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Cooter settles back down.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Cooter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Cooter's shoulder, as Cooter tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooter.
Cooter digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.
Cooter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooter is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooter is retaining full guard.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Cooter keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooter wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hughes postures up.
Cooter has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Cooter is trying to keep Hughes in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Cooter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooter defending well though. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Cooter is looking to improve his position.
Cooter trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Cooter dodges it nicely.
Hughes prevents Cooter from improving his position.
Hughes working Cooter over with strikes.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cooter tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes works his way into side control. #T4##SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Hughes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hughes trying to control the action but Cooter is working from the bottom.
Hughes is really struggling to control Cooter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cooter tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Cooter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cooter trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooter slips a jab from Hughes.
Cooter lands a body shot.
Hughes slips under a jab from Cooter.
Cooter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooter can do to turn this around?
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Cooter throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Cooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter misses with a looping left.
Hughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hughes throws a solid leg kick but Cooter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooter scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooter. #T1#
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Cooter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Cooter cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Cooter tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cooter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooter's head.
Hughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooter slips under a jab.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooter! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Hughes. #T2#
Cooter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Cooter saw it coming and moves away.
Cooter punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Cooter.
Hughes moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Cooter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes tries a low kick but Cooter avoids it.
Cooter throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooter's head.
Cooter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Cooter as he checks the leg kick.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooter.
Cooter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooter misses with a body kick.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Cooter.
Nice body punch from Cooter.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Cooter takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Cooter ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Cooter avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Donk. Cooter catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
Cooter throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hughes duly obliges.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Cooter moved out of range.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Cooter looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes is looking to chop away at Cooter's legs.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Cooter seems unphased.
Cooter's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobweb Cooter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cooter misses.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Cooter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooter throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes throws a low kick but Cooter avoids it.
Hughes throws a jab when Cooter was well out of range.
Cooter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooter slips under a jab from Hughes.
Cooter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooter misses with a looping left.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cooter.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Cooter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Cooter misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooter connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Cooter misses its intended target.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Cooter sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cooter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Hughes.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Cooter jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooter tries to land a front kick but Hughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooter scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Cooter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cooter trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cooter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cooter tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Cooter manages to get to full guard.
Hughes controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooter has wrist control.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Cooter.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooter has wrist control.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooter is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooter is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooter's guard. #REVR#
Cooter has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Cooter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving.
Hughes is fighting to break Cooter's control of his arms but Cooter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Cooter looking to control.
Cooter is controlling Hughes's posture.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving.
Cooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cobweb Cooter.
I think Cooter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cobweb Cooter!

Our winner, Cobweb Cooter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Anto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Anto ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anto's sensitive parts. #TD#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Hughes landing a few strikes.
Anto is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anto taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes.
Hughes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hughes off and has taken his back!
Anto punches the canvas rather than the man.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Anto on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hughes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
Anto punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hughes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Hughes right now.
Hughes avoids the strikes from Anto.
Anto keeps control of the position as Hughes tries to break free.
Hughes trying to control but not successfully.
Hughes is covering up but some of the strikes from Anto are getting through and doing damage.
Anto tries to get the hooks in deep but Hughes pushed the leg off.
Hughes trying to control the hands but Anto breaks the grip. #T2#
Hughes covering up well under a series of strikes from Anto.
Anto avoiding Hughes 's attempts to control his hands.
Anto scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Hughes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anto gets his way!
Hughes trying to control the hands but Anto breaks the grip.
Anto controls the action.
Hughes tries to break free.
Hughes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anto's guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes postures up in Anto's guard and throws a big left but Anto blocks it. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Anto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Anto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes postures up in Anto's guard and throws a big left but Anto blocks it.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes stands up over Anto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Anto has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Anto looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily. #SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anto dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hughes is trying to keep Anto in close.
Hughes controlling Anto's posture.
Anto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anto is controlling him.
Anto forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anto connects with a body shot.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hughes.
Anto slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Anto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Anto misses.
Anto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anto slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anto misses the shot to the body.
Hughes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anto.
Anto misses with a wild body shot.
Anto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Anto tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anto throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Anto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Anto misses.
Jab, jab by Anto - just one landing.
Anto scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anto.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Anto saw that one coming.
Anto throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anto scores with a nice strike.
Anto with a jab.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Anto misses the shot to the body.
Anto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Anto blocks the leg kick.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anto is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Anto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anto throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
Anto throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anto throws a big shot that misses.
Anto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Hughes lands the left hand.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Anto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes scores with a sloppy right hand. Anto should have avoided that one.
Hughes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Anto's head back. #TD#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Anto sneaks out the side door and pushes Hughes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
Anto punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Anto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hughes scores with a jab. Anto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a low kick but Anto moves out of range easily.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anto throws out the jab.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anto! But no joy.
Anto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anto with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Anto.
Anto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
A little jabbing left from Anto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Anto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes scores with a jab. Anto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Hughes shoots in and bounces Anto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hughes postures up in Anto's guard and throws a big left but Anto blocks it.
Anto controlling Hughes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anto looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Anto blocks nicely.
Hughes postures up in Anto's guard and throws a big left but Anto blocks it.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anto's head.#T1#
Anto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Anto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anto has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Anto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Anto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Anto!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anto is keeping the position for now.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Anto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes trying to control but Anto is working from the bottom.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Anto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes works over Anto with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Anto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes won't allow Anto to sweep him here.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ameqran Anto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes is working Anto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bronson Hughes!

Our winner, Bronson Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Hughes's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke postures up.#SUB2#
Cooke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes controlling the position well. #T1##SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes pulls Cooke in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Hughes controlling the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hughes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hughes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke is striking from the bottom but Hughes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Cooke's temple.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Cooke scores with a few weak punches.
Hughes blocks the strikes from Cooke.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooke is not content to let Hughes control the position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooke missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hughes winds up and cracks Cooke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Cooke's hands, connecting with Cooke's forehead.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooke throws a strike from the bottom but Hughes passes into side control!
Hughes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cooke misses with a strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke regains half guard.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hughes cracks Cooke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hughes! #SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes is trying to control Cooke's posture but Cooke avoids it. #T1#
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Cooke advances position into side control!
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke postures up.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Hughes regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Cooke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Cooke is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke passes easily into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes has his hands clasped together around Cooke's back. He's all about the action.
Cooke passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Cooke with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooke to the mat! Cooke manages to get full guard.
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Hughes cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke trying to strike off his back.
Cooke scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke punching from the bottom - just letting Hughes know he's still in a fight. #T2#
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Cooke is rocked!#SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cooke dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cooke is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cooke seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes throws a strike but Cooke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes has control of Cooke's left arm, preventing Cooke from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Hughes's guard. #T4#
Hughes wants to improve his position but instead Cooke has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooke is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

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

Bronson Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Mayer fails to land the takedown.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Mayer.
Hughes flicks out a counter leg kick but Mayer steps away.
Hughes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to control but Mayer manages to pass to mount!
Mayer mounts Hughes! Really nice guard pass there!
Mayer prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.#T1#
Hughes holds of for dear life.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mayer has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mayer controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hughes is surviving well by controlling Mayer's body position as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mayer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes reaches up and holds on to Mayer to control the position.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer looking to secure an arm triangle but Hughes defends it well. #T3#
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Mayer's attempts to control the action.
Mayer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mayer avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #SUB#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Mayer swings around for an armbar but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mayer's guard.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving. #SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily. #T2#
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Mayer.
Hughes trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Mayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hughes is defending well. Mayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hughes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mayer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

 

Event: PF13 Nti v Dimitrov     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huhrera .
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huhrera blocks a jab.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Huhrera moves out of range easily.

Huhrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.

Huhrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huhrera lands a nice short elbow.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huhrera .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes is positioning himself well to prevent Huhrera advancing to mount.
Huhrera is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Hughes 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Huhrera avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera with a hook.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huhrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huhrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Huhrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Huhrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huhrera feinted with a counter takedown.

Huhrera drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Huhrera postures up.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Huhrera stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but Huhrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes is pulling down on Huhrera 's head to control his posture.
Huhrera advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Hughes prevents Huhrera from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
That's time! Huhrera 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Huhrera is just out of range.
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Huhrera knows he should have avoided that one.

Huhrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Huhrera wants to stand but Hughes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
We've been informed that Hughes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Huhrera there.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Huhrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes!
Huhrera with good strikes from the mount here!
Huhrera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Hughes wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Huhrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes taking shots to the head.
Hughes tries to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Huhrera maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Huhrera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Huhrera breaks from Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huhrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Huhrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughes hang on?
Huhrera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hughes?
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huhrera avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huhrera trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hughes tries to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Huhrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huhrera .
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Huhrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huhrera off to one side.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head but Huhrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huhrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Huhrera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Huhrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hughes.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
Huhrera blocks a jab.
Huhrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Huhrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Huhrera shoots in.
Hughes throws a counter combo.
No luck for Huhrera with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes takes a swing at Huhrera 's ribcage but misses.

Huhrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera with a nice head shot there.
Hughes is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard.

Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huhrera 's head.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Huhrera blocks nicely.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huhrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hughes distracts Huhrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bronson Hughes 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. He's being very persistent here but Huhrera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Huhrera 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hughes's guard.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huhrera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Valeron Huhrera !

Julio Valeron Huhrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 27, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Hughes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sands to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Sands controlling him for the moment.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Sands must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Sands postures up.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Sands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sands keeps moving.
Sands keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Sands postures up. #T3#
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sands keeps moving.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Sands defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Sands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Sands looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is looking to stall here but Sands recovers full guard.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sands manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Sands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Sands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Sands does no damage. #TD#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sands is trying to improve his position.
Hughes misses with the ground and pound.
Bobby Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is positioning himself well to prevent Sands advancing to mount.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.#T1#
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sands advances to half guard.
Hughes trying to control but Sands postures up.
Sands lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sands's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sands's back!#SUB#
Hughes looking for the choke but no joy.
Sands wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hughes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sands defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Hughes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sands is defending well though. Hughes let's go of the attempt for now.
Hughes has the hooks in. Sands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Hughes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Sands right now.
Hughes is landing with strikes. Sands can't take much more of this.
Sands trying to control but not successfully.
Hughes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sands! #SUB#
Hughes looking to break Sands's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sands remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hughes looking to break Sands's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sands remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sands trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Sands wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Sands is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hughes gets his way! #SUB#
Sands showing good submission defense here.
Sands trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hughes tightening his grip on Sands, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Sands manages to stand up with Hughes still on his back. Eventually Hughes drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sands slips a straight right by Hughes.
Sands moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Sands avoids the punch easily.
Sands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sands.#TD2#
Sands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sands showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Sands winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sands prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Sands from advancing position. #T1#
Hughes tries to roll over but Sands keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sands's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sands's back!#SUB#
Hughes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Sands manages to stand up with Hughes still on his back. Eventually Hughes drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A left lands for Hughes.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Sands is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Sands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Sands works the jab nicely.
Sands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sands.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Hughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sands. Sands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes tried to counter with a leg kick but Sands avoided it.
Hughes throws a front kick that sends Sands stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Sands counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Sands. Sands maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Sands manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sands is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Sands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Sands!#REVB#
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sands defends it easily.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Sands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronson Hughes.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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

A relieved looking Bronson Hughes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 06, 2020
#R1#
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zy moves away.
Zy throws a big counter head kick but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Zy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Zy blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes feints and then cracks Zy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zy down.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Zy knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Zy on that attempt.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Zy tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Zy closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Zy pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes throws a hook but Zy avoids it easily.
Zy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vos Zy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zy moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zy moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Zy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zy ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Zy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Zy slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Zy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Zy's ribs.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Zy saw that one coming.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hughes lands a front kick.
Hughes jabs Zy right on the nose. Zy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zy moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Zy tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zy.
Zy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
Zy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hughes.
Zy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Zy slips the punch.
Hughes moves out of range as Zy strikes.#TD#
Hughes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zy taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Zy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughes lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Zy wants to sweep but Hughes has passed to side control!#SUB#
Hughes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bronson Hughes!
An intense looking Bronson Hughes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want that title back. Gil Jacobson; I'm coming for you.'.

 

Event: GC 324 Steve vs Encharya     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes slips a straight right by Chu.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Chu has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Chu gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Chu, against the cage.
Hughes stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Chu can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Chu tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Chu lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chu defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Chu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Chu missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chu tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
Nice cross by Chu.
Chu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Chu. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Chu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Hughes swings around for an armbar but Chu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hughes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Chu distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes pulls Chu in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes controls Chu momentarily but Chu frees himself.
Chu is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chu sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chu postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Chu is quick to defend against it.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Chu's head but Chu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chu lands a jab-cross combination.
Chu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
As Chu tries to get set, Hughes tries to push him back and clinch up but Chu manages to avoid the attempt.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Donk. Hughes catches Chu right on the button with a cross.
Hughes throws a hook but Chu avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Chu, which made it look bad.
Hughes tries a low kick but Chu avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
A left and a right from Hughes both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Chu with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.#TD#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Chu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throws a strike but Chu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chu works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Chu postures up.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tzu Chu dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chu throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Chu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Chu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Chu looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Chu moved out of range.
Hughes throws a body punch but Chu moves out of range.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chu misses with a straight left.
Chu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chu ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.#T1#
Hughes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chu's head.
Chu is looking to clinch.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Chu is quick to defend against it.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chu.
Chu slips a straight right by Hughes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chu throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
Chu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Chu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Chu swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Chu sprawls well.
Chu looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Chu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Chu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chu lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu tries to clinch up.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Chu stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away.
Hughes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chu tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Chu's body. Chu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hughes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Chu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzu Chu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Chu swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Chu instigates a clinch.
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Chu.
A short left from Chu.
Chu gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Chu 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes. #T4#
Chu gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chu stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage.
Chu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chu to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Chu.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Chu tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Chu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Chu.
A short right from Chu.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tzu Chu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chu scores with a jab.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Chu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Chu throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes blocks a jab.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Chu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chu lands the left hand.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chu throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chu 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Chu. Chu maintains the clinch.
Hughes has Chu pushed against the cage.
Chu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes works Chu's body with a nice hook.
Chu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Chu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chu checks a low kick from Hughes.
A shot to the liver by Chu. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Chu has managed to clinch.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes taking a breather.
Tzu Chu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chu's brow.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes looking to slow down the pace here.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Chu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Chu.
Hughes is trying to stall.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Chu misses with some punches.
Chu presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chu prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chu throws an elbow but it misses.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu. #BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chu stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Chu.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Chu closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.#BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Chu.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Chu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Chu stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chu slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Chu both land. Nice combination.
Chu throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chu.
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Chu throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Chu slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Chu shakes it off.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chu throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chu digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Chu takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Chu counters with a stiff right hand.
Chu moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Chu scores with a jab to the body.
Chu swinging wildly here.
Chu staying out of range there.
Tzu Chu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Chu's head.
Hughes misses with a straight left. #TD#
Chu tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tzu Chu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tzu Chu!

 

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huchkov scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Huchkov moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huchkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Huchkov swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Huchkov tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Huchkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Hughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Hughes lands.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Huchkov shakes it off.
Huchkov walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.#T1#
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huchkov misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huchkov defends it well.
Huchkov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Huchkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huchkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Huchkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huchkov manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Huchkov's guard.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Hughes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Huchkov dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.#SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huchkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Hughes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huchkov is avoiding damage well.
Hughes is putting a hurting on Huchkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hughes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hughes trying to control the position but Huchkov is working away.
Huchkov is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
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.
Hughes throws an elbow but Huchkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hughes tries to move to mount but Huchkov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes advances to mount.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huchkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes throws a hook but Huchkov avoids it easily.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
Huchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Huchkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov misses the jab.#T1#
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matel Huchkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov lands with an overhand left.
Hughes clobbers Huchkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huchkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Hughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Huchkov does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huchkov throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Huchkov only half commits.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Huchkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Huchkov.
Hughes connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Huchkov.
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Huchkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hughes connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huchkov leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huchkov lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Huchkov.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huchkov at a distance.
Huchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Huchkov.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.#T4#
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huchkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huchkov loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Huchkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huchkov on the side of the head.
Huchkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Huchkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huchkov staying out of range there.#TD2#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Huchkov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Huchkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hughes blocks a jab.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Huchkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huchkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huchkov.
Huchkov catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huchkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huchkov defends it well.#T1#
Hughes throws a jab when Huchkov was well out of range.
Matel Huchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huchkov. Huchkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huchkov lands with a nice body punch.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Huchkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huchkov motions for Hughes to come forward. Huchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Huchkov finds it's target.
Hughes takes a swing at Huchkov's ribcage but misses.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Huchkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Huchkov settles back down.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huchkov defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Huchkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huchkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.#T2#
Hughes misses with a hook. Huchkov ducked under it nicely.
Huchkov throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Huchkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Huchkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huchkov punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes cracks Huchkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hughes swings around for an armbar but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hughes's guard.#T3#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing Huchkov from standing up.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
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.
Huchkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Huchkov stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Huchkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huchkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Huchkov stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Huchkov throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matel Huchkov.
I think Huchkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matel Huchkov!

During a confident post fight interview, Matel Huchkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Hughes misses with a hook.
Haze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Haze closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haze.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land. #TD2#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Haze is defending well.
Haze takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Haze can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haze's coaches at Smash and Twist have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haze is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Haze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haze keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Haze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Haze keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Haze lands a decent shot there.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Haze.
Haze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hughes is controlling Haze's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Haze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Haze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Hughes punching from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Haze is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haze.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haze is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haze is controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Haze there.
Hughes wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haze slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Haze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Haze cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Haze avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Haze scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Haze. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
As Hughes backs away, Haze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes scores with a head kick.
Hughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Haze. #T1#
Haze feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Haze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze.
Haze defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.
Haze lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Haze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haze continues to drive forward.
Haze connects with a crisp jab.
Haze tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Haze has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze is working Hughes over against the cage.
Haze lands a left hand.
Haze lands with a right to the head.
Haze lands a left hand.
Haze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Haze manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haze.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Haze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Hughes scores with a sloppy right hand. Haze should have avoided that one.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Haze.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hughes.
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Haze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Haze ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Haze. Haze maintains the clinch.
Haze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not. #T4#
Haze pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Haze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Haze is controlling him.
Haze lands a left hand.
Haze misses with some punches.
Haze tries for a takedown but Hughes manages to get underhooks.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes. #BC#
Haze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Haze, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Haze dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
#R3#
Hughes thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Haze slips under a jab.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Haze.
Haze scores with a spinning back kick!
Haze throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Haze throws a front kick that sends Hughes stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haze defends it well.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Haze's front leg but catches the back leg as Haze tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Haze.
Hughes connects with the punch.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze.
Haze thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haze defends it well.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Haze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Haze.
Haze throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Haze off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Haze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Haze avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Haze shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.#TD2#
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Haze's guard.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes distracts Haze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hughes looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jerry Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haze landing some decent shots from guard.
Haze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haze looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hughes is in close to Haze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Haze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haze trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Haze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haze works his way back into a safe position though.
Haze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haze cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Hughes is trying to keep Haze in close.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Haze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haze works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Haze.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Haze!

An out of breath Jerry Haze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Cook slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes wants to counter the offense by Cook and move into the clinch position.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Hughes misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Cook misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cook throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cook misses with a kick to the body.
Cook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Cook.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Cook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cook was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Cook slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.#REVR#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Cook decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hughes, up you get!
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cook on the side of the head.
Cook misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cook has time to react.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bob Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes misses the jab.
Cook cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Cook throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Cook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Bob Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cook sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Cook manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hughes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.#TD2#
Hughes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Cook manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cook misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes slips a jab from Cook.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cook blocks the low kick.
Cook swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Cook misses with a hook.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Hughes wants to counter the offense by Cook and move into the clinch position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Cook defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.#TD2#
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Cook is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Cook's guard.#ES#
Cook has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hughes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Cook.
Hughes throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cook connects with a nice looking jab.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Jab by Cook.
Hughes walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
A quick step to the side and Cook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hughes tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughes. That's going to slow Cook down. #T3#
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Cook tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hughes checks a low kick from Cook.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes thumps Cook with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cook counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cook counters with a good, hard body kick but Hughes shrugs it off.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Cook connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Cook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cook takes one to the chin there.
Hughes throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hughes throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Cook jabs at Hughes's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Cook dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Cook takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
A big right from Hughes misses.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Cook blocks a jab.
A big left from Hughes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hughes.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
Hughes lands with a cross.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cook.
Nice body kick from Cook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Hughes thuds his right hand into Cook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Cook throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Cook as Hughes shoots in.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Cook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Hughes.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.#T4#
Cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cook misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Cook defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Cook throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
As Hughes backs away, Cook returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Cook stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bronson Hughes.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob Cook!

Our winner, Bob Cook, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes flicks out a counter leg kick but Hughes steps away.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Tepes does no damage.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Hughes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tepes.
Hughes tests Tepes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Tepes shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Tepes misses #TD#
and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes. #ES2#
Tepes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Tepes fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hughes drives through with a takedown into Tepes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Tepes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the 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 lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tepes controlling Hughes's posture. #T2#
Tepes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Tepes pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Tepes pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Tepes pulls Hughes in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes misses with a low kick as Tepes jumps back.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Tepes avoids it well.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
Tepes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Hughes.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepes tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepes to the ground. Tepes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tepes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hughes blocks it well.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes moves away.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat.
Hughes lands with a hook. Tepes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes counters with a body kick.
Hughes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes can pounce on him.
Tepes throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Tepes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes misses.
Tepes slips under a jab from Hughes.
Tepes slips a jab from Hughes.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Tepes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Tepes throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Tepes clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Tepes tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Tepes.
Tepes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Tepes moved away.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Tepes saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes tries to move into range but Tepes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Tepes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Tepes with an uppercut!
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes misses the jab.
Tepes is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Tepes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tepes. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Tepes saw that one coming.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Hughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes is looking to clinch.
Tepes slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Tepes catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes but Tepes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Tepes scores with a jab.
Tepes misses the jab.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Tepes saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Tepes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Tepes avoids it easily.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Tepes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Tepes tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Tepes scores with a push kick.
Tepes connects with a jab.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Tepes pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Tepes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Tepes moved out of range nicely.
Tepes slips under a jab.
Tepes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a body shot
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tepes.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes checks a low kick from Hughes.
A nice side step and Tepes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. Tepes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Hughes.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Hughes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Tepes tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tepes has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Tepes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Hughes misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat.
Tepes takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes tries a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Tepes tries to work over Hughes's front leg with a kick but Hughes checks it.
Tepes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes.
Tepes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Hughes misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes slips a straight right by Hughes.
Tepes works the jab nicely.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Tepes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes is looking for the big counter here.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes slips a straight right by Hughes.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Tepes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Tepes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Tepes tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Tepes counters with a body kick.#T4#
Hughes checks a low kick from Tepes.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Tepes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tepes tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Tepes.
Tepes cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Hughes misses
and Tepes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!

Bruno Tepes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 285     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
Baals moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Baals. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baals.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Baals counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Baals moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals.
Baals misses with a looping left.
Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baals's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD#
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baals sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baals is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baals trying to control but Hughes postures up. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Hughes. #T1#
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Baals is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baals tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Baals blocks nicely.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Baals is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Baals looking to control. #SUB2#
Baals working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Baals looking for a sweep. Not yet Baals, not yet.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes passes Baals's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baals is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baals with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Baals is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Baals tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baals on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baals wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Baals's temple.
Baals wants to get back to full guard.
Baals is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Baals actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baals wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Baals defends it.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baals on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Baals's hands, connecting with Baals's forehead.#ROC#
Baals is rocked!
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.
Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Baals.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baals.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Baals with an uppercut!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Baals counters with a body kick.
Baals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baals throws a head kick that misses.
Baals gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals.
And Baals tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Baals gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Baals manages to retain guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T1#
Hughes distracts Baals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Baals looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Baals throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Baals keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baals can do to turn this around?
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baals's head.#SUB2#
Baals is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes is working Baals over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Baals is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?#SUB#
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baals is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baals has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Baals seems to have recovered his senses.
Baals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baals preventing the sweep.
Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baals stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baals won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Baals chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass.
Baals trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hughes working for a triangle but Baals defends it easily.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Baals controlling him for the moment.
Hughes is trying to keep Baals in close.
Hughes is really struggling to control Baals but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baals lands a couple of elbows.
Baals postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Baals misses.
Baals throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Baals blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baals misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Baals saw that one coming.
Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Baals.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Baals.
Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Baals breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Hughes misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals moved away.
Baals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Baals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baals raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baals moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Baals moves away and avoids it.
Baals lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes slips a jab from Baals.
Baals ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Baals throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Baals ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Baals moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Hughes throws a leg kick but Baals sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baals. Baals obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baals.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes backing away here, and Baals unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughes throws a hook but Baals avoids it easily.
Harry Baals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
Baals misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baals throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Baals scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baals cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Hughes scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Baals throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baals is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Baals circles away and we're back to standing.
Baals is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baals walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Baals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Baals is quick to defend against it.
Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Baals throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Baals's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baals throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
A slow jab from Baals misses its intended target.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baals! #T4#
Hughes dives in and grabs Baals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baals pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baals.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baals closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baals. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Baals saw that one coming.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Baals.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Baals breaks away and moves out of range.
Baals tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baals cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Baals's defenses.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes cracks Baals with an open hand slap.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baals.
Baals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Baals counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Baals.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

Post fight, Bronson Hughes took to the microphone: 'I want that title back. Gil Jacobson; I'm coming for you.'.

 

Event: GC 282     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Huchkov slips a jab from Hughes.
Huchkov slips a jab from Hughes.
Huchkov throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huchkov cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Jab from Huchkov.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huchkov. #SUB#
Huchkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hughes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huchkov misses with the ground and pound.
Hughes regains half guard.
Huchkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huchkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huchkov throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Huchkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Huchkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
Huchkov tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Huchkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huchkov postures up. #SUB2#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huchkov with a nice head shot there.
Hughes pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
Huchkov throws an elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huchkov's guard. Nice move by Hughes!#REVB##T2#
Hughes trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Hughes is in close to Huchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes throws a strike but Huchkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Huchkov gets to his feet - Hughes follows without any prompting.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Huchkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Huchkov defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.#T3#
Hughes avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Huchkov on that attempt.
Hughes swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huchkov doesn't seem phased though.
Huchkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huchkov misses with a straight right.
Huchkov misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes counters with a good low kick that Huchkov was not able to check.
Hughes stalks Huchkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huchkov's face. Huchkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huchkov.#CL#
Huchkov has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Huchkov avoids it easily.#T4#
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huchkov.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huchkov feints a jab promting Hughes to slip. Huchkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes sizes up Huchkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huchkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huchkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Huchkov. #TD#
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Huchkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huchkov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Huchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes throws a one two combo.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
Huchkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov lands a head shot.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huchkov shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Huchkov seems unphased.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huchkov defends it well.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Huchkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Huchkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes with a nice cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hughes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Huchkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huchkov scores with a jab.
Huchkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes cracks Huchkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Huchkov's head back. #TD#
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huchkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huchkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Huchkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huchkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Matel Huchkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Huchkov landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Huchkov tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huchkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huchkov's back!
Hughes has Huchkov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Huchkov breaks Hughes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Huchkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Huchkov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Huchkov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bronson Hughes!
Post fight, an emotional Bronson Hughes said 'It feels so good to have this title back around my waist. I want to thank my team, my family, and my fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: GC 268     
Date:   Jan 02, 2019
#R1#
Zombie blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Zombie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Zombie ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook. Zombie ducked under it nicely.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Zombie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Zombie moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zombie fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Zombie drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Zombie. #CUT#
It looks like Bronson Hughes has been cut.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Zombie has the dominant position.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Zombie.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zombie prevents it.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Zombie has double underhooks.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Zombie.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head. #T2#
Zombie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zombie connects with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hughes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zombie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zombie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hughes.
Zombie wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Zombie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zombie wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Zombie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes cracks Zombie with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Zombie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Zombie!#REVR#
Zombie tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zombie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zombie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Zombie from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Zombie is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Zombie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zombie passes into half guard.
Zombie content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zombie blocks a jab.
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zombie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zombie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hughes landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zombie wants to control but Hughes postures up.#T1#
Zombie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie pushes Hughes off looking to stand but Hughes dives back in and keeps control.
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zombie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zombie is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Zombie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zombie.
Zombie regains half guard.#T2#
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zombie manages to get to full guard.
Zombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving. #ES#
Zombie pushes Hughes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab. #T3##TD#
Zombie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zombie is in Hughes's guard.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Zombie controlling him for the moment.
Hughes wants to control the position but Zombie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Zombie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zombie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.#T4#
Zombie tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away. #TD#
Zombie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Zombie is now in Hughes's guard.
Zombie chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie lands a couple of digs.
Hughes pulls Zombie in close to his closed guard and prevents Zombie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zombie wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zombie looking to pass the guard.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Zombie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hughes's cut.
That's time! 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.
#R3#
Zombie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zombie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
Zombie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Zombie saw that one coming.
Zombie throws a counter high kick but Hughes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Zombie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zombie. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Zombie.
Zombie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes throws a jab when Zombie was well out of range.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Zombie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zombie misses with a straight right.
Zombie blocks a low kick nicely.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Hughes feints and as Zombie raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Zombie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Zombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zombie is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Zombie circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zombie swivels and escapes.#CL#
Zombie drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
Hughes wants to break free but Zombie has control.
Korean Zombie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes dodges an elbow strike from Zombie.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Zombie rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Zombie throws an elbow but it misses.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Zombie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Zombie shakes it off.#TD#
Zombie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zombie is in Hughes's guard.
Zombie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hughes has his hands clasped together around Zombie's back. He's all about the action.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Zombie postures up. #SUB2#
Hughes with the active half guard here but Zombie passes nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Zombie decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Zombie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zombie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korean Zombie!

Korean Zombie gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 263     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Jernit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jernit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes slips under a jab from Jernit.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Jernit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jernit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Hughes catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Jernit checks the leg kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Hughes checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hughes scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jernit motions for Hughes to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes is struggling to control the position.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to break free but Jernit has control.
Jernit tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Hughes looking to stall.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit slips a straight right by Hughes.
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 takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jernit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Jernit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Jernit lands.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Hughes.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughes is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Jernit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jernit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jernit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughes is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Jernit. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughes is able to avoid easily.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Jernit settles back down. #TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jernit's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit is trying is best to control the position here.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes is nestled in close to Jernit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jernit manages to get to full guard.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Hughes postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it. #T3#
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Jernit blocks nicely.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
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.
Jernit moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit slips under a jab from Hughes.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jernit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Jernit's head back.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes misses with a leg kick.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jernit cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jernit sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Jernit there.
Hughes looks for the body kick but Jernit saw that one coming. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Jernit works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jernit.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Jernit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Nice shot by Jernit.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #T3#
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Hughes catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Jernit misses with a left hand
and Jernit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Nice cross by Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Jernit defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.#T4#
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Jernit sprawls well.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Jernit throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jernit.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Hughes with a nice cross.#TD2#
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Jernit is working away. #T2#
Jernit controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hughes. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jernit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jernit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jernit! #REVR#
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Jernit staying calm.#T3#
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jernit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jernit trying to control the pace.
Jernit is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is trying is best to control the position here.
Jernit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jernit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jernit content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit preventing the sweep.
Hughes seems keen to control Jernit's posture.
Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jernit lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit had his way with Bronson Hughes in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Hughes thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Jernit blocks the leg kick.
Jernit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jernit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jernit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Jernit cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Jernit doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Jernit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a right hand that Jernit ducks under and follows up with a left that Jernit also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jernit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit connects with a high kick.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jernit wants to clinch
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Jernit sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes wants to counter with a clinch but Jernit pushes him away.#TD2#
Jernit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jernit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jernit is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Jernit is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jernit's brow.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jernit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bunt Jernit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jernit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!

Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunt Jernit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 256     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Jericho throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jericho throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Jericho throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jericho defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho staying out of range there.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Jericho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Hughes throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Jericho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hughes.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jericho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho checks a low kick from Hughes.
Jericho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hughes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jericho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jericho on the side of the head.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Jericho slips a jab and a cross from Hughes. #CL#
Jericho clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jericho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hughes up against the cage.
Hughes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jericho prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jericho breaks the clinch.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Jericho thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jericho counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes slips under a jab from Jericho.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho takes one on the button.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jericho doesn't seem phased though.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to stall.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes taking a breather.
Hughes stalling in the clinch but Jericho improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes catches Jericho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Jericho throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho misses with a body kick.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jericho.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jericho defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a right hand.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hughes backs away, Jericho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Jericho connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Hughes throws a low kick but Jericho moves out of range easily.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Jericho cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho slips under a jab from Hughes.
As Hughes looks to move away, Jericho throws a big counter combo but Hughes just gets out of the way.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Jericho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jericho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Jericho.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jericho defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL#
Jericho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Jericho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jericho stalling.
Hughes letting Jericho take a breather here.
Jericho seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hughes trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Jericho slowing the pace effectively.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes looking to stall.
Jericho trying to control the position but instead, Hughes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jericho into the cage.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Jericho won't allow it.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jericho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho stalling the fight.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Jericho breaks the clinch.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho slips a straight right by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a body kick.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Jericho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jericho to the mat! Jericho manages to get full guard.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jericho trying to control the position.
Jericho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jericho won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes is trying to keep Jericho in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jericho is one step ahead there.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Jericho from controlling successfully.
Jericho pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jericho is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jericho's guard. #REVB#
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jericho looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.#SUB#
Jericho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes stands up over Jericho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jericho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jericho has wrist control.
Jericho wants to control but Hughes passes easily into half guard.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jericho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Jericho moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bronson Hughes!

In his post fight interview, Bronson Hughes gave a big smile as he said 'It feels so good to have this title back around my waist. It's been a long time coming. I want to thank my team, and my family for all of their support.'.

 

Event: GC 247     
Date:   Oct 03, 2018
#R1#
Michael works the jab nicely.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Michael looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Michael tries a quick counter leg kick but Hughes is wise to it.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michael counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Michael 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michael looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Michael bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Michael throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michael.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Michael takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hughes connects with a high kick.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
As Michael tries to get set, Hughes tries to push him back and clinch up but Michael manages to avoid the attempt.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Michael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hughes with a body shot.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael blocks a head kick by Hughes.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Hughes tests Michael's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Michael counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Hughes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Michael.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
Hughes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Michael digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Michael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Michael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Michael saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Michael staying out of range there.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Michael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Michael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Michael connects with a single shot there.
Hughes misses with a right hand
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
A big left from Hughes misses.
A lazy left from Michael finds it's target.
Michael blocks a jab.
Michael avoids the head kick by Hughes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Michael scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Michael is avoiding it.
Hughes throws a lazy head kick
and Michael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes cracks Michael with a good jab.#T4#
Michael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Michael misses.
Michael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Michael moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael throws a nice head kick!
Hughes throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
Michael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balbus Michael will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Hughes is predictable there
and Michael counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Michael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Michael moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with the body kick
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Michael unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Michael releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Michael misses with a right hand
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Michael moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Michael only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Michael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Michael's head but Michael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Michael.#BC2#
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
A head kick by Hughes misses
and Michael counters with a leg kick.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Michael avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michael continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Michael counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check. #CL#
Hughes rushes Michael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michael pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Hughes checks a low kick from Michael.
Hughes throws a push kick but Michael slaps the foot to one side.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michael.
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michael checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michael is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Michael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Michael moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Michael misses with a hook.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Nice cross by Michael.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Michael counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Michael defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Michael misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Michael. Beautiful body shot.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
Balbus Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Michael counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Michael's defenses.
Michael throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Michael avoids it well.
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Michael moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Hughes's leg but Hughes calmly moves out of range.
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Michael with an uppercut!
Michael walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michael misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Michael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hughes throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Michael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Michael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Michael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Michael.
Michael throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Michael tries a quick counter leg kick but Hughes is wise to it.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes scores with a push kick.#T1#
Hughes throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Michael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes throws a solid leg kick but Michael takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hughes.
Michael feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michael only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Michael moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Michael takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Michael throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michael counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michael.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
That kick from Michael tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Michael's head but Michael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Michael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range.
Michael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michael.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michael.
Michael swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hughes throws a lazy body kick
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Michael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes throws a head kick but Michael moves out of range.
Hughes backing away here, and Michael unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Michael counters with an outside leg kick.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michael defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Michael into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Michael throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Michael defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Michael is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Michael throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michael.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michael has time to react.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Michael 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Michael misses.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michael.
Michael looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
Michael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronson Hughes.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Gc 238     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Malingo avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malingo defends it nicely.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Malingo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.#T1#
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes misses the jab.
Malingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Malingo.
Malingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hughes clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Malingo takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Malingo is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Malingo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Malingo landing knees to the head.
Malingo avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Malingo pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes. #T3##TD#
Hughes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Malingo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malingo has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is trying to push Malingo away but Malingo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #TD2#
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Malingo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malingo controls the pace.#T4#
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Malingo.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.#T1#
Malingo throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes throws a chopping leg kick but Malingo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Malingo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Malingo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malingo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eddie Malingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malingo manages to circle out of the way.
Malingo lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Hughes cracks Malingo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Malingo sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes misses with a hook
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Malingo dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!#T3#
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Malingo moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Malingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Malingo flicks out a counter leg kick but Hughes steps away.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Malingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hughes lands with a hook. Malingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hughes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malingo punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Malingo only half commits.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Donk. Malingo catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Malingo keeps it at a distance.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Malingo slips a jab from Hughes.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malingo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes. #T1#
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malingo.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malingo doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Hughes.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Hughes backs off Malingo throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malingo circles away.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hughes misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
A left lands for Hughes.
Malingo slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Malingo moved away.
As Hughes backs off Malingo throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes lands with a hook. Malingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malingo lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Malingo's head.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.#T4#
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Malingo throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo misses the jab.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eddie Malingo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Hughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Malingo misses with a low kick.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hughes rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the position but instead, Malingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hughes into the cage.
Malingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Malingo shrugs off.
Hughes lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes looking to stall.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Malingo wants a takedown.
Malingo throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Malingo shrugs off.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malingo slips under a jab from Hughes.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malingo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malingo slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes with a hook.
Malingo throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Malingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malingo continues to drive forward.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo connects with a jab.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Malingo avoids it.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Malingo lands.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo staying out of range there.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Malingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Malingo.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.#CL#
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Malingo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malingo misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Malingo misses the jab.
Hughes throws a head kick but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.#T1#
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Malingo cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malingo to the mat! Malingo manages to get full guard.
Hughes postures up.
Malingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Eddie Malingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malingo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Malingo is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hughes looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes pulls Malingo in close to prevent any damage.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes controlling Malingo's posture.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Malingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Malingo moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws a lazy body kick
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Malingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo misses with the combination.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malingo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!

Eddie Malingo is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Malingo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 233     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Hughes tries to sprawl but Miyata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hughes controlling the position well.
Hughes has hold of Miyata's hands but Miyata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hughes is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyata from advancing to side control.
Miyata stalling.
Hughes wants to control but Miyata is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyata is working away from the top position though.
Miyata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyata winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miyata is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyata.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyata is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyata is staying active.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyata from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Miyata avoids it with no problem.
Hughes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Hughes settles back down.
Hughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miyata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyata fails with the takedown.
Miyata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Miyata pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Miyata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
Miyata lands the left hand.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata blocks a jab.#T4#
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyata jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Miyata drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kira Miyata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes lunges at Miyata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyata's hand.
Hughes clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes lands with a cross.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
It looks like Miyata has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Miyata counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyata postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it. #T1#
Miyata controlling from the top position.
Hughes is pulling down on Miyata's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyata, at least for the moment.
Miyata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes cracks Miyata with a solid left hand.#T2#
Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyata working a defensive guard here.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Miyata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyata is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes distracts Miyata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Miyata wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyata wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miyata's head.
Hughes cracks Miyata with a solid left hand.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miyata's head.#T4##SUB#
Miyata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes works over Miyata with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Miyata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hughes slips a straight right by Miyata.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miyata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miyata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Miyata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miyata scrambles back to his feet.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Miyata gets a double leg takedown into Hughes's guard.#T1#
Hughes trying to control the position.
Miyata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes has his hands on Miyata's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyata defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miyata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hughes is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Miyata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Miyata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Miyata!#REVR##T3#
Hughes trying to control the position.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Miyata is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miyata passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyata prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Miyata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyata tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it. #T4#
Hughes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Hughes has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Miyata. Oh but Hughes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Miyata goes limp - he's gone! Hughes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bronson Hughes!
Bronson Hughes is the new featherweight champion!
Bronson Hughes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It feels so good to have this title back around my waist. It's been a long time coming. I want to thank my team, and my family for all of their support.'.

 

Event: GC 227     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lannister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lannister is looking to score with low kicks.
Lannister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lannister walks into a left hand.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Lannister shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lannister. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lannister scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
Lannister looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lannister.
Hughes moves out of range as Lannister strikes.#T1#
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Lannister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister takes one on the button.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Lannister moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Lannister is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hughes with a body shot.
Hughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Lannister scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Lannister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Lannister saw that one coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Lannister.
Hughes lands with a cross.
Jab from Hughes.
Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Lannister saw that one coming.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Lannister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lannister keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes digs a good hook to Lannister's body.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Hughes's knee but Hughes avoids it well.
Lannister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lannister motions for Hughes to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes lands the left hand.
Lannister tries to work over Hughes's front leg with a kick but Hughes checks it.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Lannister defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes backing away here, and Lannister unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughes misses the jab.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes pushes down on Lannister's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Lannister is defending it quite comfortably. #T4##SUB2#
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Lannister's hands, connecting with Lannister's forehead.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lannister trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lannister tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Lannister instigates a clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Lannister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hughes is leaning against Lannister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hughes blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Lannister has Hughes pressed against the cage.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses. #T1##BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Lannister misses with a straight left.
Lannister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Hughes cracks Lannister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lannister lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Lannister throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Lannister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Donk. Hughes catches Lannister right on the button with a cross.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lannister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lannister throws a shot to the body.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lannister momentarily.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Lannister lands a lovely overhand right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hughes!
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes. #T3#
Hughes feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Hughes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #TD2#
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lannister in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lannister wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister landing a few strikes.
Hughes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BAD BOY MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hughes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4##SUB2#
Lannister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lannister but great work by Hughes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hughes controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lannister wants to control but Hughes postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes trying to control the position but Lannister is working away.
Lannister is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes tries to move to mount but Lannister blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lannister.
Lannister working the strikes but Hughes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Lannister keeps him under control.
Lannister looks to score some points with some 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Lannister stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Lannister trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lannister.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lannister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lannister happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lannister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Lannister keeps moving and retains side control.
Hughes wants to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Lannister throwing strikes but Hughes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hughes working away.
Lannister is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lannister pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hughes working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Lannister is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Lannister is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
Hughes landing strikes.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronson Hughes.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Bronson Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 217     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michael dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Hughes moves out of range as Michael strikes.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes misses with the body kick
and Michael counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Michael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michael counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Michael. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes walks into a left hand.
Michael lands with a cross.
Michael motions for Hughes to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Michael finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hughes throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Michael is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Michael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Despite the aggression on Michael's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Michael's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michael.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Michael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes scores with a head kick. Michael tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michael.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michael tries to land a front kick but Hughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range.
Michael tries a quick counter leg kick but Hughes is wise to it.
Michael scores with a body shot.
Michael lands the left hand.
Hughes throws a hook but Michael avoids it easily.
That kick from Michael tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael lands a lovely overhand right.
Michael slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Michael slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michael.
Michael doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michael's defenses.
Michael landing knees to the body.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Michael manages to get underhooks.
Michael working aggressively here.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michael stalling in the clinch.
Hughes stalling.
A short body shot lands from Michael as the two fighters clinch.
Michael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.#T4#
Michael scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Michael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Michael tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Michael pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hughes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michael misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Michael lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Michael in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Michael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Michael avoids them all with ease.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michael counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael off the cage and back into range.
Michael wants to slow Hughes down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael misses with a body shot.
Michael misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Michael slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Michael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michael lands an overhand right.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Michael cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Michael moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
Michael chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Michael's half guard.
Michael is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michael avoid being mounted?
Michael is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Michael actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Michael is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Michael uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Michael!#REVB#
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes has Michael pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Michael drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Michael's legs - danger averted.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Michael is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.#T4#
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it. #SUB2#
Michael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes distracts Michael with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Michael is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Michael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Michael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Michael lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Michael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michael fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michael throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Michael only half commits.
Michael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michael counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michael.
Hughes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michael eats them both and turns towards Hughes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Michael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes tries to bum rush Michael with a series of wild strikes but Michael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balbus Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hughes misses with a hook.
Michael connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Michael.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Michael.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Michael has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hughes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Michael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Michael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes is looking to slow Michael down with leg kicks.
Michael checks a leg kick nicely.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Michael misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Michael throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes slips a jab from Michael.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michael paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Michael sprawls well.
Michael was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michael scores with a leg kick.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Hughes misses with a hook
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael misses the jab.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A swing and a miss from Michael.
Michael missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. Michael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Michael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michael swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michael looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Michael is able to avoid easily.
Michael moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michael, right into the meat.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michael.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Michael saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Michael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
That kick from Michael tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Michael scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Michael instigates a clinch.
Michael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Michael avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Michael.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michael connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael misses with a straight right.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael scores with a nice head shot.
Michael wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Michael takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michael misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Michael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Michael misses.
Michael throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Michael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael scores with a punch to the head.
Michael slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Michael saw that one coming.
Michael shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hughes throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Michael checks it
and Michael counters with a slapping leg kick.
Michael throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes misses with a low kick as Michael jumps back.
Michael throws a counter combo.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Michael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Michael as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Michael.
Hughes throws a head kick that Michael semi-blocks.
Michael throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael scores with a head kick. Hughes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hughes slips under a jab.#T3#
Michael misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Michael is just out of range.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michael slips under a jab.
Michael scores with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Michael counters with a slapping leg kick.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.#T4#
Michael throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Michael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michael. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Michael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes jabs at Michael's body.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHughes.
Michael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range.
Michael scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Michael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes scores with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Michael misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Michael misses with a double jab.
Michael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael lands with a good body shot.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Michael cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Hughes misses with a head kick. #T1#
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Michael saw that one coming.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Michael's head back.
Crunch! Michael slams his shin into Hughes's torso.
Michael lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Michael scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Michael.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Michael blocks a low kick nicely.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes! #T2#
Hughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Michael rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Michael leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Michael lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balbus Michael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Michael scores with a shoulder strike.
Hughes looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Michael avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Michael gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Michael lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Michael.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Michael avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Michael blocks the elbow strike.
Michael avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Michael is stalling here.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balbus Michael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Michael gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hughes's best efforts.
Michael is trying to control but can't.
Hughes misses with a head shot. Michael uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hughes cracks Michael with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Michael has his feet on Hughes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Michael's head but Michael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!

Balbus Michael is the new featherweight champion!
Balbus Michael was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GC 212     
Date:   May 23, 2018
#R1#
Hughes throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Lannister walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister misses with a straight right.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Lannister moved away.
A shot to the body from Lannister misses #TD#
so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lannister wants to control but Hughes passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Hughes misses with a head shot. Lannister uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lannister working a defensive guard here.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lannister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Lannister working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lannister pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lannister working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lannister trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away. #SUB2#
Lannister seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hughes has recovered full guard.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hughes pulls Lannister in close to his closed guard and prevents Lannister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes is controlling Lannister's posture.
Hughes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lannister puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lannister trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lannister misses with a looping right.
Hughes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lannister works Hughes's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Lannister darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes keeping control of the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lannister is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lannister to get the leverage. #T1#
Lannister trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Lannister is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard.
Lannister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lannister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lannister drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes won't allow Lannister to sweep him here.
Hughes cracks Lannister with a solid left hand.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes won't allow Lannister to get back to his feet.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Lannister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lannister is looking to pass into half guard but Hughes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hughes is in guard.#REVR##T3#
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronson Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Lannister.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lannister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lannister slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lannister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Lannister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Hughes misses.
A nice side step and Lannister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Lannister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lannister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lannister sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes cracks Lannister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.
Lannister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hughes digs a good hook to Lannister's body.
Hughes jabs at Lannister's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Lannister's ribs.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Lannister checks a leg kick.
Hughes backing away here, and Lannister unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Lannister moves out of range easily.
Lannister wants to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch position.
Lannister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lannister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Lannister tries a quick counter leg kick but Hughes is wise to it.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister gets back to half guard.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lannister manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lannister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lannister is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lannister has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Lannister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lannister looking to control.
Hughes trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Hughes passes into half guard.
Lannister is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T4#
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Lannister is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Lannister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hughes looking to control but Lannister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hughes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lannister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lannister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Lannister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lannister scrambles back to his feet.
Lannister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hughes.#TD#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lannister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lannister taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Lannister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
Lannister taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lannister wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.#T1#
Hughes trying to control the position but Lannister is working away.
Check out the look on Hughes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hughes lands a nice forearm strike.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.
Lannister takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lannister manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Lannister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister throws a strike but Hughes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lannister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lannister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lannister throwing strikes but missing.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hughes cracks Lannister with a solid left hand.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet. #SUB2#
Lannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes cracks Lannister with a solid left hand.
Hughes stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes had his way with Tyrion Lannister in that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hughes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Lannister misses with a straight left.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lannister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
Lannister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lannister avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Lannister is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lannister.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lannister.
Lannister works on Hughes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Lannister blocks the elbow strike.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lannister taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Lannister blocks the elbow strike.
Lannister looking to slow down the pace here.
Lannister tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Lannister lands with a light punch inside.
Lannister just leaning against Hughes, taking a breather.
Lannister just leaning against Hughes, taking a breather. #BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lannister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lannister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Lannister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lannister.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body.
Lannister is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Lannister in his tracks for a moment.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Lannister trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bronson Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Lannister 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes stuns Lannister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Lannister follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lannister missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrion Lannister.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45

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

Bronson Hughes is the new featherweight champion!
Bronson Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 206     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Boom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Boom. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Boom slams his shin into Hughes's torso.
Boom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hughes scores with a takedown into Boom's guard.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boom keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Boom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Boom!#REVR#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Hughes pulls Boom in close to prevent any damage.
Boom 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. #T2#
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes pulls Boom in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Boom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Hughes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Boom is looking to wear down Hughes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom with a jab.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boom. Boom obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boom.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom 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.
#R2##TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boom to the mat! Boom manages to get full guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boom wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Boom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boom trying to control the position.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hughes.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boom is positioning himself well to prevent Hughes advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Boom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes misses with a head shot. Boom uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Boom's brow.
Boom has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Scrap Squad inform us that Hughes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
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.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Boom looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.
Boom checks a low kick from Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom walks into a jab.
Hughes tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Boom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.#TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boom's half guard.
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Boom defends the submission attempt.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes. #T2#
Boom controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Hughes is nestled in close to Boom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well,Boom is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Boom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes stands up over Boom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boom is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Boom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Boom wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Boom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bronson Hughes!

Bronson Hughes wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Bronson Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 201     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Nakano thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Nakano lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Nakano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Hughes tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nakano throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes slips a jab from Nakano.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakano on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #T2#
Nakano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Hughes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nakano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nakano slips a straight right by Hughes.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes cracks Nakano with an open hand slap.
Nakano throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range. #CL#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nakano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes jabs at Nakano's body.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes wants to counter with a clinch but Nakano pushes him away.#CL2#
Hughes has Nakano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano dodges an elbow strike from Hughes. #T4#
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakano.
Nakano managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Nakano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Nakano manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Nakano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Nakano seems unphased.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hughes lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes scores with a head kick. #T1#
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakano swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Nakano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hughes pushes Nakano up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hughes blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hughes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nakano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hughes can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
Nakano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes moves away from the strike by Nakano.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakano scores with a shot to the body.
Nakano shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Nakano scores with a body shot.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Hughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hughes enables Nakano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hughes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Nakano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakano throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Nakano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakano misses its target.
Hughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Nakano knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1##TD#
Nakano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakano is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes wants to control but Nakano is keeping busy.
Nakano 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 controlling the position well.
Nakano prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakano trying to control the pace.
Nakano looks to land a strike but Hughes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Nakano is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakano is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano lands with a cross.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
Nakano digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab. Nakano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lunges at Nakano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakano's hand.
Nakano misses with a combination #TD2#
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Nakano fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakano striking off his back but it's not causing Hughes any problems.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

A relieved looking Bronson Hughes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GC 196     
Date:   Mar 09, 2018
#R1#
Avery throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Avery feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Avery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Avery misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #T1#
Avery walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Avery is rocked!
Hughes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Avery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes lands a nice knee to the body.
Avery is breathing heavily.
Hughes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Avery's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Avery drops to his knees and Hughes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes!
Bronson Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 190     
Date:   Feb 15, 2018
#R1#
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopetus doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lopetus ducked under it nicely.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes throws a body kick.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopetus.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopetus finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Lopetus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopetus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopetus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopetus throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Hughes throws a combination. Lopetus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Lopetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Good shot there by Lopetus.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Hughes.
Lopetus moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Lopetus circles away easily
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes connects with a jab.#TD#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopetus is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Lopetus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopetus defending well though. #ES2#
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Lopetus takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus lands an overhand right.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes lands a head kick!
Lopetus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus lands with a nice body punch.
Lopetus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopetus.
A slow jab from Lopetus misses its intended target.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Lopetus cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Lopetus is quick to defend against it.
Hughes takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopetus.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
A left lands for Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopetus jabs at Hughes's body.#CL2#
Lopetus closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Lopetus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
A shot in the inside from Lopetus.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Lopetus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #BC2#
Lopetus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Lopetus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Lopetus defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Lopetus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes jabs Lopetus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Lopetus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Lopetus's leg but Lopetus calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lopetus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopetus.
A jab lands there for Lopetus.
Lopetus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopetus looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lopetus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Lopetus lands with an overhand left.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Hughes drives through with a takedown into Lopetus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Lopetus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopetus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopetus enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopetus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Lopetus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hughes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hughes tries to land a front kick but Lopetus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Lopetus ducks down to avoid it.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopetus but Lopetus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopetus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lopetus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Lopetus connects with a jab.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lopetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hughes blocks it well.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopetus scores with a leg kick.
Lopetus works the jab nicely.
Hughes lands a jab.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hughes.#TD#
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopetus is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##ES2#
Lopetus has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopetus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Lopetus shows good takedown defense.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts. #TD#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopetus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Lopetus throws Hughes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopetus as he jumps to the side.
Lopetus thumps Hughes with a low kick.#CL2#
Lopetus moves into the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hughes working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Lopetus avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Lopetus. #BC2#
Lopetus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Lopetus.
Lopetus slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes takes one on the button.#TD#
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopetus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Lopetus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Lopetus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopetus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Lopetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Lopetus's head but Lopetus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Lopetus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Lopetus connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lopetus as Hughes shoots in.
It seemed like Lopetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Lopetus's hands, connecting with Lopetus's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo Lopetus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopetus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Lopetus tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopetus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hughes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopetus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lopetus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hughes cracks Lopetus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopetus tries to buck Hughes off but he can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount and Lopetus is in trouble!
Lopetus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Lopetus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Lopetus is trying to stand up.
Hughes lands a big shot there that rocks Lopetus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hughes won't let Lopetus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopetus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a couple of good shots and Lopetus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hughes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hughes is punishing Lopetus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Hughes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hughes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lopetus hold on?
Lopetus is trying to stand back up.
Lopetus grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ES2#
Lopetus manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Lopetus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Lopetus!

Keijo Lopetus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: gc 186     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Afridi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hughes avoided it.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Afridi throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Afridi's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Afridi didn't see that one coming.
Afridi takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Hughes
and Afridi counters with a two punch combo.
Afridi ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a jab when Afridi was well out of range.
Afridi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Afridi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes throws the left hand but Afridi avoids the punch easily.
Afridi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
An inside leg kick from Hughes misses.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Afridi.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Afridi counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Afridi avoids them all with ease.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Afridi is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Afridi walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Afridi moves away and avoids it.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Afridi.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Afridi's head.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Afridi is out of range.
Afridi checks a low kick from Hughes.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses
and Afridi counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Afridi.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Afridi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes slips a straight right by Afridi.
Afridi slips a straight right by Hughes.
Afridi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Afridi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hughes. #T2#
Hughes cracks Afridi with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afridi slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Afridi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Afridi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Afridi saw that one coming.
Afridi is looking to counter punch.
Hughes jabs at Afridi's body.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afridi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Afridi slips a jab from Hughes.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Afridi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Afridi throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters with a leg kick.
Afridi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Afridi misses its target.
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Afridi counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Afridi on that attempt.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Afridi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afridi checks a leg kick nicely.
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Afridi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Afridi counter with a right hand.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Afridi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Afridi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Afridi looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Afridi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Hughes misses
letting Afridi counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Afridi. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Hughes.
Afridi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Afridi.
Afridi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Afridi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Afridi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Afridi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Afridi defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Afridi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes tries to bum rush Afridi with a series of wild strikes but Afridi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Afridi misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Afridi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Afridi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khatir Afridi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Afridi ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
It appears Afridi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Afridi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Afridi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes throws a hook but Afridi blocks it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Afridi's head back.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hughes cracks Afridi with a good jab.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Afridi.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Afridi saw that one coming.
Afridi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. Afridi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Afridi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Afridi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hughes throws a jab when Afridi was well out of range.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Afridi counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Afridi counters with a nice uppercut.
Afridi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Afridi saw that one coming.
Afridi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. Afridi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughes lands a jab.
Afridi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Afridi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Afridi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
An attempted straight right counter from Afridi misses the target.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Afridi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Afridi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Afridi.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Afridi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Afridi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Afridi moves away and avoids it.
Afridi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hughes throws a hook but Afridi avoids it easily.
Afridi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Afridi slips a jab from Hughes.
Afridi ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a body kick. #T3#
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Afridi to counter with a crisp jab.
Afridi slips under a jab.
Hughes throws a body punch but Afridi moves out of range.
Afridi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Afridi staying out of range there.
Afridi throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Afridi.
Hughes throws a hook but Afridi avoids it easily.
Afridi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Afridi counters with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Afridi avoids it easily.
Afridi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Afridi is out of range.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Afridi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Afridi slips the punch.
Afridi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
As Hughes backs away, Afridi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Afridi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afridi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Afridi saw that one coming.
Afridi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Afridi lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Afridi counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Afridi lands but Hughes takes it in his stride.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes throws a hook but Afridi avoids it easily.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Afridi is able to avoid easily.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afridi blocks a jab.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Afridi 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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Afridi moves out of range of the strikes.
Afridi throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Afridi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Afridi counters with a left to the body.
Afridi scores with a push kick.
Afridi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Afridi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Afridis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Afridi moved out of range.
And Afridi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hughes blocks it.#T1#
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Afridi to counter with a crisp jab.
Afridi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Afridi counters with a stiff right hand.
Afridi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
It looked like Afridi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.
Nice cross by Afridi.
Afridi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Afridi swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Afridi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Afridi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Afridi counters with a good, hard body kick but Hughes shrugs it off.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Afridi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Afridi there.
Afridi blocks a jab.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Afridi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Afridi moved out of range nicely.
Afridi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Afridi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Afridi's front leg but catches the back leg as Afridi tries to avoid it.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Afridi staying out of range there.
It looked like Afridi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Afridi counters with a body kick that stops Hughes in his tracks momentarily.
Afridi misses with a hook.
A big right from Hughes misses.
And Afridi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Afridi avoids it well.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Afridi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Afridi lands a right hook to the body.
Afridi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Afridi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Afridi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Afridi tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Afridi connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Afridi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
An attempted straight right counter from Afridi misses the target.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Afridi counters with a thumping low kick.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Afridi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Afridi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Afridi misses the shot to the body.
Afridi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Afridi scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Afridi avoids the body shot from Hughes.
A little feinted left hand from Afridi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Afridi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Afridi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Afridi moved out of range.
Afridi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Afridi.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Afridi ducks down to avoid it.
Afridi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khatir Afridi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Afridi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khatir Afridi!

 

Event: gc180     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin is trying to keep Hughes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Griffin is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Griffin's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #ES#
Griffin has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes. #T3#
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #BC2#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin slips under a jab from Hughes.#CL#
Griffin rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin has Hughes pressed against the cage, preventing Hughes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Griffin to work.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
Hughes taking a breather.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.#T1#
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Griffin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes lands with a cross.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hughes.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes misses with a hook.#CL#
Griffin clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Hughes lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Griffin.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A left lands for Hughes.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin. #CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a double jab. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin slips a straight right by Hughes.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes. #BC2#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes can't break the clinch. #T1#
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin. #BC2#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin wants to clinch.#T2#
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Hughes takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Griffin forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Griffin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hughes stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
A left and a right from Hughes both land. Nice combination.
Hughes scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Griffin.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Griffin tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Griffin moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes slips a straight right by Griffin.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

A very excited looking Bronson Hughes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RS 153 Breakin' Bones     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Hughes avoids the head kick by Dewey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes throws a hook but Dewey blocks it.
Dewey blocks a jab.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dewey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dewey.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dewey sprawls and moves away.
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dewey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dewey as Hughes shoots in.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a right hand that Dewey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dewey also avoids with ease.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dewey.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dewey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Dewey slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Dewey does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Dewey.
Hughes shoots in but Dewey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dewey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Dewey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewey. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Dewey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dewey wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dewey staying out of range there.
Dewey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Dewey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dewey swinging wildly here.
Hughes throws a hook but Dewey avoids it easily.
Dewey moves away from the strike by Hughes.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes tries to bum rush Dewey with a series of wild strikes but Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dewey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dewey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Dewey does no damage.
Hughes is looking to counter the offense by Dewey and move into the clinch.
Dewey feints a jab promting Hughes to slip. Dewey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Dewey lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Dewey slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Dewey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dewey tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Hughes tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewey.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Dewey.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewey. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Dewey avoids them all with ease.
Dewey misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Dewey is quick to defend against it.
Hughes moves out of range as Dewey strikes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dewey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes scores with a one two! Dewey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Dewey shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jab by Dewey.#CL2#
Dewey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dewey walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dewey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dewey sprawls and moves away.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Dewey blocks the body kick.
Dewey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hughes slips a jab from Dewey.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Dewey saw that one coming.
A big left from Dewey misses.
Hughes throws the left hand but Dewey avoids the punch easily.
Hughes lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Dewey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes moves out of range as Dewey strikes.
Some wild striking there from Dewey.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewey misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Dewey moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Dewey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dewey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dewey slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dewey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dewey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Dewey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Dewey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dewey scores with a spinning back kick!
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dewey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dewey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dewey throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Dewey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes misses the jab.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes tries to bum rush Dewey with a series of wild strikes but Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dewey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Dewey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dewey.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Dewey wants to counter with a clinch but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dewey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hughes throws a hook but Dewey blocks it.#T1#
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hughes misses.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Hughes backs off Dewey throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes tries to bum rush Dewey with a series of wild strikes but Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Dewey.
Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Dewey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
William Dewey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dewey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Dewey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dewey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dewey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dewey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dewey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by Hughes.#T2#
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Dewey with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dewey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Dewey blocks a jab.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Dewey moved away.
Hughes sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Hughes avoids it this time.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.#TD#
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dewey is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Dewey kicks Hughes off and gets back to his feet.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dewey throws out the jab.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses the jab.#T3#
Dewey leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dewey's head.#TD#
Hughes gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dewey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughes connects with a decent elbow.
Hughes working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewey is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes lands some shots froms side control.
Hughes cracks Dewey with a big right hand but Dewey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dewey is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dewey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughes connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dewey has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Dewey's temple.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dewey is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dewey has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
Hughes is working Dewey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Dewey slips under a jab from Hughes.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Dewey tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Dewey. #TD#
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Dewey's guard.#ES2#
Dewey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dewey slips a straight right by Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Dewey.
Dewey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dewey circles away.
Dewey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dewey looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Dewey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Dewey misses with a head kick.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Dewey throws a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
Hughes jabs Dewey right on the nose. Dewey blinks but takes it well.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Dewey is out of range.
Dewey dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
A nice side step and Dewey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dewey.
Dewey throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Dewey throws a counter combo.
Hughes misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hughes tests Dewey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Dewey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Dewey misses.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes with a hook.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewey.
Dewey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewey's head.
A shot to the liver by Dewey. Beautiful body shot.
Dewey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Dewey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Dewey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dewey misses with a hook.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Dewey checks a low kick from Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dewey avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Dewey moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewey.
Dewey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dewey defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses with a hook. Dewey ducked under it nicely.
Dewey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dewey slips a straight right by Hughes.
Dewey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Dewey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4##TD#
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dewey is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewey trying to control here.
Dewey is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dewey wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
William Dewey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes is nestled in close to Dewey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronson Hughes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

An out of breath Bronson Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UVC 3     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1#
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Buchanan clinches with his opponent.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buchanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan scores with a shoulder strike.
Buchanan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes. #T1#
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes lands a left hand. #BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a right hand that Buchanan ducks under and follows up with a left that Buchanan also avoids with ease.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
Hughes throws a hook but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buchanan counters with an inside leg kick.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buchanan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan feints a counter leg kick.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Buchanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
Buchanan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes tries to score with a low kick but Buchanan moves his leg out of the way.
Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##CL2#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Buchanan as the two fighters clinch.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Buchanan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Buchanan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buchanan wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Buchanan off the cage and back into range.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Hughes slips under a jab from Buchanan.
Hughes throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Buchanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buchanan wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buchanan as he avoids it easily.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan throws a low kick, looking for Hughes's leg but Hughes calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hughes slips a straight right by Buchanan.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Buchanan tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buchanan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Buchanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Buchanan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming.
Buchanan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buchanan.
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buchanan swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Buchanan tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes moves forwards but Buchanan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Hughes.
Buchanan misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buchanan sprawls well. Buchanan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Buchanan moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes cracks Buchanan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Buchanan.
Buchanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buchanan misses with a straight left.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Buchanan is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Buchanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buchanan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buchanan throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Buchanan tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buchanan, right into the meat. #T1#
Buchanan misses the jab.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Buchanan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Buchanan darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross Buchanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Hughes tries to break free but Buchanan pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buchanan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buchanan blocks a jab.
Buchanan cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buchanan looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Buchanan throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Buchanan feints a counter leg kick.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buchanan throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.#T3#
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Buchanan sprawls well.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Buchanan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Buchanan clinches with his opponent.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buchanan tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Buchanan. #BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buchanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Buchanan wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buchanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buchanan thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Hughes tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buchanan.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Buchanan back into the cage.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Hughes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buchanan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hughes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buchanan is defending well though. Hughes let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hughes checks a low kick from Buchanan.
Hughes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buchanan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Buchanan darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Buchanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Buchanan breaks the clinch.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Buchanan moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Buchanan. Buchanan maintains the clinch.
Buchanan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Buchanan won't allow it.
Hughes tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Hughes is working for takedown but Buchanan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes is looking to control Buchanan's arms but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hughes has his back to the cage. #T1#
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buchanan throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Buchanan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buchanan can pounce on him.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Buchanan.
Buchanan connects with a body shot.
Buchanan connects with the punch.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Buchanan misses.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Buchanan misses.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buchanan takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Buchanan tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Buchanan avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Buchanan.
Buchanan slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes jabs Buchanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Buchanan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buchanan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buchanan lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes misses with a hook
enabling Buchanan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Buchanan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well. #T3#
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Buchanan throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
Jab from Hughes.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buchanan is defending well for now.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Buchanan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hughes stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Buchanan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Buchanan tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Buchanan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Buchanan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Buchanan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Buchanan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buchanan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Buchanan!

 

Event: GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Boom connects with the punch.
Boom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Hughes's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Boom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range. #T1#
Boom lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom's waist but Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
A jab from Hughes misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the cage.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes lunges at Boom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boom's hand.
Hughes throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.#TD2#
Boom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom is controlling Hughes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it. #T3#
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom with a hook.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boom.
Good standup being displayed there by Boom as he connects with a hook.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Boom lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Boom backpedaling.
Boom jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Hughes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
Hughes moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Boom digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Boom sprawls well.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.#T2#
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Boom.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes cracks Boom with a good jab.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Boom takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Hughes defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Boom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Boom blocks a jab.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boom defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Boom connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Boom throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boom back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Boom stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Hughes.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.#T2#
Boom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boom duly obliges.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom takes one to the chin there.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom in his tracks.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Boom's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boom looking to pass the guard.
Boom is looking to pass into half guard but Hughes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hughes is in guard.#REVB#
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boom is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes connects with the punch.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Boom scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boom.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Boom misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Boom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boom!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes sizes up Boom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Boom didn't see that one coming.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Boom.
Donk. Hughes catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Boom scores with a four punch combination!
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes blocks a jab.#T2#
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hughes.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Boom misses. #CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes has Boom pressed against the cage.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.#T3#
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Boom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes avoids the body shot from Boom.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes lands a high kick!
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom slips under a jab.#T4#
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Boom.
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boom but Boom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Boom misses.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boom defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom had his way with Bronson Hughes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hughes throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes slips under a jab from Boom.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom works the jab nicely.#T1#
Boom misses with the combination.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom in his tracks.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom sprawls well. Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Boom counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Boom scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boom controlling the position for now.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boom's guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is positioning himself well to prevent Hughes advancing to mount.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Boom wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes working Boom over with strikes.
Hughes working Boom over with strikes.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boom managing to control the position.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Boom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hughes cracks Boom with a solid left hand.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!

DJ Boom retains his featherweight title!
A victorious DJ Boom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GKNY 129 - Gumption vs Mencken 5     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Hughes misses with a double jab.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor blocks a jab.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.#T1#
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
McGregor stands and steps away. Hughes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hughes throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Hughes lands.
Hughes throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McGregor.
McGregor slips under a jab.#T2#
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Hughes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danga de danga de dang - Hughes scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
McGregor defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Hughes jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor wants to clinch.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - McGregor is in big trouble! Hughes is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking McGregor. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bronson Hughes!
An out of breath Bronson Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Letang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Letang with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Letang shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Letang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Letang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hughes struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Letang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Letang keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Letang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Letang has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hughes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Letang yanks on the arm and Hughes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Letang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Letang!

 

Event: GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Hughes cracks Boom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Boom is working away.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Boom won't allow it.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Boom gets back to full guard.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hughes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Boom is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.#T2#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Boom moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hughes counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes with a jab.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boom finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Boom blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boom is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes is trying to keep Boom in close.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boom is now in half guard. #T2#
Boom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boom's back!
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Hughes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hughes keeps control of the position as Boom tries to break free.
Boom trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip.
Boom covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hughes cracks Boom with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boom from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hughes missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Hughes misses with an elbow to the head.
Hughes looking to hold on to the position here but Boom rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boom pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Boom content to stall in guard here.
Boom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Boom.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Boom lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Hughes throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
DJ Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom lands a head shot.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hughes swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Boom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
A nice side step and Boom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes slips a jab from Boom.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Boom.
Boom cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Boom, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Boom against the cage but Boom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Boom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Boom!

DJ Boom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GKNY 107 - Durden vs Tsoi     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1#
Ghost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghost.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghost does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Hughes swings for the body but Ghost moves out of range. #TD#
Ghost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Ghost has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ghost controlling from the top position.
Ghost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Ghost postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
Ghost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hughes working for submissions but it's allowed Ghost to get to half guard.
Hughes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghost throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ghost trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ghost throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes is trying to keep Ghost in close.
Hughes working a defensive guard but Ghost passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghost pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghost in particular looking to stall.
Hughes is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghost trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Ghost is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ghost is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bronson Hughes!

 

Event: GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes with a hook.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morris showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes is holding on to half guard well.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morris wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morris working Hughes over with strikes. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Morris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes is not content to let Morris control the position.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hughes working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily. #T3#
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes cracks Morris with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Morris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughes works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Hughes works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Hughes trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily. #SUB2#
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Morris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hughes misses with a straight left. #TD#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Melvin Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Morris is defending well. #SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morris regains half guard.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Hughes working Morris over with strikes. #ROC#
Morris is rocked!
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?#SUB2#
Morris looking for submissions off his back.
Morris is not content to let Hughes control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughes lands a nice short elbow.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes scores with a big shot! Morris's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Morris! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes!
Post fight, an emotional Bronson Hughes said 'It was great to get back in the cage. I'm looking forward to more fights, and I'll be looking to finish. Always.'.

 

Event: GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Jackson walks into a jab.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hughes.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.#T2#
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Hughes is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes. #T4#
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jackson feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Hughes stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Hughes cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Hughes stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hughes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jackson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hughes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes!
Bronson Hughes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It was great to get back in the cage. I'm looking forward to more fights, and I'll be looking to finish. Always.'.

 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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