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Event:
Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
Ponens lands an overhand right.
Ponens lands a jab to Hug's midsection.
Hug throws a head kick but Ponens moves out of range.
Ponens takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Hug throws a series of punches but Ponens moves out of range.
Andy Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hug tries to move into range but Ponens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponens lands a right hook to the body.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ponens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Ponens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ponens moves into the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponens won't allow it.
Ponens lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ponens as the two fighters clinch.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Ponens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Hug in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens gets through Hug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ponens.
Still in the clinch, Ponens scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Hug is rocked!#TD2#
Ponens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hug regains guard immediately.
Hug is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ponens dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Oh Hug is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hug looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ponens turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
A less than humble Modus Ponens misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 4
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Owraa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hug connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Owraa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hug tries to kick Owraa off but Owraa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Owraa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Owraa is looking for a kimura but Hug is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owraa to get the leverage.
Owraa prevents Hug from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hug trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Owraa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Owraa working over Hug with some ground and pound. Hug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him
#SUB2#
Owraa is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
#SUB2#
Owraa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hug looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
Owraa works his way into full mount!
Hug really wants to buck Owraa off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Owraa looking for a guillotine from mount but Hug is having none of it. #T2#
Owraa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hug wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Owraa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hug is surviving well by controlling Owraa's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Owraa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hug can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Hug that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Owraa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hug is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3#
Owraa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Owraa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Hug really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Owraa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hug is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Owraa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Owraa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hug is surviving well by controlling Owraa's body position as best he can. #T4#
Owraa won't let Hug get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Owraa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Owraa is working for a guillotine from mount but Hug frees his head quite easily.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it.
Owraa landing punches.
Hug is trying to stand up.
Owraa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Owraa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hug'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uruk Owraa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa'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#
Hug connects with a high kick.
Hug lands with a nice combination. Owraa backs away looking to recover.
Hug takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Owraa scores with a body shot.
Owraa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug walks into a left hand.
Owraa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owraa looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Owraa digs a good body shot into Hug's ribs.#TD2#
Owraa shoots in and bounces Hug off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Owraa 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.
Hug wants to stand but Owraa is controlling the position. #T1#
Owraa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Owraa won't allow Hug to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owraa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hug is looking to stand up but Owraa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Owraa 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.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Owraa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Owraa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Owraa won't allow Hug to get back to his feet.
Owraa cracks Hug with a solid left hand.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Owraa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owraa.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Owraa is having none of it. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owraa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hug is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Owraa dives into side control.
Owraa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hug pushes Owraa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Owraa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Owraa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hug tries to escape but Owraa is in control.
Check out the look on Owraa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Owraa drags him back down.#SUB2#
Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hug tries to escape but Owraa is in control. #T3##SUB2#
Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hug is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hug is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Owraa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Owraa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hug, who protects the arm well.
Owraa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hug is trying to buck Owraa off.#SUB2#
Owraa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uruk Owraa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Owraa shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hug throws a nice head kick!
Owraa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hug.
Hug scores with a one two! Owraa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Owraa looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Andy Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hug's corner calls for a 1-2. Hug obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Owraa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hug'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!
Hug is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owraa prevents Hug from standing back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Owraa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Owraa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hug sees it coming and defends easily.
Owraa stops Hug from getting back to his feet.
Owraa tries to pass to full mount but Hug defends it.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Owraa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hug doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Owraa.
Hug pushes Owraa off looking to stand but Owraa dives back in and keeps control.
Uruk Owraa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Owraa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hug sees it coming and defends easily.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him
#SUB2#
Owraa seems to be working for a kimura but Hug defends the submission attempt.
Owraa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Owraa avoids the head kick by Hug.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Owraa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owraa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Owraa blocks a head kick by Hug.
#TD2#
Owraa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hug napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hug is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owraa asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Owraa is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Owraa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hug is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Owraa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well. #SUB2#
Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Hug pushes Owraa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Owraa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Owraa landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.
Owraa prevents Hug from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well. #SUB2#
Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andy Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hug throws up a few punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uruk Owraa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owraa 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uruk Owraa!
Uruk Owraa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Velassco.
As Velassco backs off Hug throws a huge counter combo but Velassco manages to avoid it all.
Hug looks to land a combination but Velassco avoids it well.
Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velassco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velassco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Velassco avoids the head kick by Hug.
Velassco feints and then cracks Hug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hug down. #CL#
Velassco instigates a clinch.
Hug misses with the head strike.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Velassco avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Velassco lands a body shot.
Velassco lands a body shot.
Velassco just leaning against Hug, taking a breather.
Velassco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hug looks winded!
Velassco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velassco stalling in the clinch.
Velassco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velassco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hug's face.
Velassco stalling.
Still in the clinch, Velassco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velassco slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Velassco works on Hug's body with a couple of short punches.
Velassco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug takes a shot to the head.
Velassco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velassco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Velassco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velassco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velassco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velassco lands a big knee! That's hurt Hug! Oh, he's all over the place! Velassco lands another knee that sends Hug to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocherre Velassco!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocherre Velassco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Spanos is looking to score with low kicks.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spanos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spanos tries to work over Hug's front leg with a kick but Hug checks it.
Spanos throws the kick towards the body but Hug avoids it.
Spanos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spanos slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Spanos misses with a low kick as Hug jumps back.
Spanos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Spanos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hug!
Hug misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hug.
Hug throws a right hand that Spanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanos also avoids with ease.
Spanos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hug blocks a head kick by Spanos.
Spanos misses with a head kick.
Spanos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Spanos scores with a leg kick.
Spanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Spanos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanos circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanos throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spanos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spanos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
Spanos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Spanos throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Spanos delivers a nice body kick.
Hug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spanos.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Andy Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug throws a head kick but Spanos moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Spanos. Beautiful body shot.
Andy Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Spanos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spanos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spanos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spanos throws a head kick that misses.
Hug looks to land a combination but Spanos avoids it well.
Hug connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spanos - that will leave a mark!
Hug is breathing heavily.
Hug blocks a head kick by Spanos.
Spanos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Spanos clinches.
Hug has had enough of the clinch but Spanos keeps him there for the moment.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanos controls his hands.
#BC2#
Spanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanos tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spanos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hug throws a series of punches but Spanos avoids them all with ease.
Hug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spanos tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanos throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
As Spanos looks to move away, Hug throws a big counter combo but Spanos just gets out of the way.
Spanos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug looks to land a combination but Spanos avoids it well.
Spanos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spanos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Spanos manages to avoid it.
Hug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spanos in his tracks.
Spanos is looking to land body kicks.
Hug misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spanos tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Spanos scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanos misses with a series of wild punches.
Spanos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spanos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hug throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spanos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spanos throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug throws a right hand that Spanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanos also avoids with ease.
Spanos is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Spanos moves out of range easily.
Spanos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Andy Hug will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Hug's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanos circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Spanos.
Hug throws a head kick but Spanos moves out of range.
Spanos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spanos lands a high kick!
Hug throws a head kick but Spanos moves out of range.
Hug throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spanos.
Hug avoids the head kick by Spanos.
Spanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Spanos's head.
Hug blocks the body kick.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Spanos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug misses with a head kick.
Spanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hug lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Spanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hug dodges the punch combination from Spanos.
Andy Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spanos throws a body kick that misses.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spanos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Spanos.
Hug misses with a combination
and Spanos counters with a three punch combo that has Hug backing up. Hug nods at Spanos to acknowledge the strikes.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spanos avoids the head kick by Hug.
Spanos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spanos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hug scores with a head kick. Spanos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spanos scores with a kick to the body.
Spanos misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Spanos moves out of range easily.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Spanos's head but Spanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Spanos closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Hug is looking to break free of the clinch but Spanos has double underhooks. #BC2#
Spanos breaks from the clinch.
Spanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spanos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Spanos clinches up against the cage.
Spanos tries to score a body lock takedown but Hug shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hug lands an elbow just above Spanos 's eye. #BC#
Hug pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spanos.
Spanos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Spanos lands a front kick.
Hug throws a right hand that Spanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanos also avoids with ease.#T3#
A punch combination from Spanos misses.
Spanos looks to land a body kick but Hug moved away.
Hug lands a glancing blow to the side of Spanos's head.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Spanos wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Hug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hug throws a series of punches but Spanos avoids them all with ease.
Spanos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hug is out of range and Spanos settles back down.
Spanos thuds his shin into the meat of Hug's side.
Spanos avoids the body shot from Hug.
Spanos throws a head kick that Hug semi-blocks.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Spanos throws a leg kick but Hug checks it.
Spanos throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Hug throws a series of punches but Spanos avoids them all with ease. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hug.
Spanos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spanos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hug fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spanos keeps Hug at a distance using the push kick.
Andy Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Spanos connects with a leg kick. Hug looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
It looks like Hug has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hug moves out of range of the body kick.
Spanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Hug as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanos scores with a head kick.
Hug fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Spanos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hug on his heels. He'll look to pass Hug's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hug scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Costas Spanos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andy Hug'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hug will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spanos throws a counter combo.
Hug throws a right hand that Spanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanos also avoids with ease.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanos circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanos swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Spanos.
Hug looks to land a combination but Spanos avoids it well.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Hug keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Spanos does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanos misses with a wild body shot.
Hug circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Spanos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hug blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spanos - that will leave a mark!
Spanos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Hug misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Spanos drives through with a takedown into Hug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spanos won't allow Hug to get back to his feet.
Spanos trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Spanos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spanos is controlling him.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Spanos won't allow Hug to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spanos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spanos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hug breaks the clinch.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanos scores with a kick to the body.
Hug tries to work over Spanos's front leg with a kick but Spanos checks it.
Hug looks to land a combination but Spanos avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanos takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Spanos wants to clinch.
Spanos lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Spanos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spanos misses with a kick to the body.
Hug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spanos tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanos misses with an uppercut.
Spanos misses with a kick to the body.
Hug lands a body shot.
Spanos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Hug misses.
Hug backing away here, and Spanos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hug looks to land a combination but Spanos avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanos swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Spanos moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Spanos scores with a one two! Hug had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hug lands a head kick. Spanos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Spanos.
Hug moves out of range of the body kick from Spanos.
Spanos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug throws a head kick but Spanos moves out of range.
Spanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spanos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hug rather than just go for the knockout.
Hug takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spanos lands a head kick. Hug smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hug scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Spanos is rocked!
Spanos misses with a head kick.
Spanos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Hug misses with a double jab.
Spanos seems to have recovered his senses.
Spanos tries to clinch but Hug is having none of it.
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 Andy Hug.
I think Hug 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy Hug!
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Event:
KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Hug fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Hug misses #TD2#
and Spice counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Spice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spice looking to pass the guard.
Spice is standing up over Hug. Hug looks to escape but Spice dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Spice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hug, who protects the arm well.
Hug wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug bucks up and tries to throw Spice off but instead Spice has got his back!
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Spice is in full control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Spice working for a choke but Hug is defending well. #SUB2#
Spice has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hug! Can he survive? No! He's out! Spice gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimbo Spice!
A very excited looking Kimbo Spice rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Filipovic connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hug to the floor! Filipovic dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Hug is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Filipovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hug defend it? Filipovic steps over the head and cranks it - Hug is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Filipovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Filipovic!
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